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Special Olympics Ohio Athlete Adam Gilmer Takes His Talents Towards the Big Screen

Special Olympics continues to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month highlighting Special Olympics Ohio athlete, Adam Gilmer, who is pursuing work in the television/media industry.
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Patrice Trailer

This documentary-style romantic comedy drives the discussion of marriage equality forward, with Special Olympics New Jersey athlete Patrice Jetter behind the wheel. In her late 50s, Patrice finds the love of her life, Garry, who also has a disability. They want nothing more than to get married, but if they do—or if they move in together—the government benefits they need to survive, including Medicaid, would be cut.

Patrice: The Movie

This documentary-style romantic comedy drives the discussion of marriage equality forward, with Special Olympics New Jersey athlete Patrice Jetter behind the wheel.
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Patrice Jetter

With over 100 medals won from Special Olympics, Patrice Jetter is an accomplished athlete. From bocce, to bowling, cheerleading, figure skating and gymnastics, she proudly displays medals from each sport, each victory on her wall.
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Business Insider Covers Charles Melton’s Affinity for Special Olympics

Business Insider covers Charles Melton’s involvement with Special Olympics.
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Media and Celebrities Share Unveiling of ‘Yeah, I am Special’ Collection

The two Special Olympics athletes traveled to New York City to see themselves in athletic poses on huge billboards wearing shirts from the ‘Yeah, I am Special’ collection, part of Special Olympics' larger “The Revolution Is Inclusion” campaign.
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Chris Nikic Short Documentary Wins International Film Award

A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic about Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic, just won the grand prize at the Budva Sports & Arts Film festival- BSAFF in Montenegro.
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TUNE IN! Special Olympics Florida on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumble

A segment featuring the Special Olympics Florida triathlon training team will premiere on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumble—on TUESDAY, JULY 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT).
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Seventeen

James Day Keith of Special Olympics Massachusetts. joins JR. They discuss James bursting onto the Hollywood scene with his role in "Champions" and his family legacy as Special Olympics Hall of Famers.

Special Olympics Actress Anna Sargent Breakout Role in Take Me Home at Sundance Film Festival

Special Olympics Florida athlete and actress Anna Sargent debuts her acting talents in the film Take Me Home, written and directed by Anna’s sister Liz Sargent, at the Sundance Film Festival as it hits the big screen for the first time.
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