Some people have a career. Some people have a calling. Very few get to live both.Christine (Christy) Sovereign is one of them.For decades, she built her career at the highest level, and quietly, something else was always there. Her sister.In this week’s Rise to More, Christine shares what it looks like when a career and a calling finally become one, not by leaving one behind, but by bringing both together.Today, she is leading the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, the largest humanitarian sporting event in the United States this year.She talks about the moment she said no and why she’s grateful they didn’t accept it, about leading at the highest level while building something deeply personal, and about the reality of underemployment for individuals with intellectual disabilities.4,000 athletes. 20,000 volunteer shifts. 75,000 fans. All 50 states represented.But this is bigger than an event. It’s about perspective, inclusion, and recognizing ability where the world has overlooked it.

How to get involved: Website: https://2026specialolympicsusagames.org/

Volunteer, donate, get tickets, and find out about fan zones and community events.

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games run June 20–26 in Minnesota.

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