On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 259, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live for our 2nd annual live podcast from Special Olympics HQ in Washington D.C. Tune-in as we give you another behind-the-scenes look at the Headquarters of Special Olympics International and talk with CEO Mary Davis; Ryan Eades and Sally Cohen from the Communications Department give a Preview of Special Olympics movement’s 50th Anniversary celebrations; Athlete Jerry Holy from the Unified Champion Schools team; and Athlete Kester Edwards on his powerful story and experience being at the ESPYS when Eunice Kennedy Shriver was honored with the Arthur Ashe Award For Courage.
Watch our Facebook Live Stream videos LIVE from Special Olympics HQ in Washington D.C.:
* Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis: on her years of experience working at Special Olympics, the 1st International World Games in Ireland, and on us being at the 50th Anniversary Kick Off in Chicago July 19-20th; and much more! [Audio podcast: Starts at 3:30]
* Ryan Eades (Director of Digital & Social Engagement) and Sally Cohen (Manager of Social Media) from the Communications Team: on their behind-the-scenes stories of working at Special Olympics, How they came to work at SO, Most Inspiring Moment, Preview Special Olympics movement’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, and much more! [Audio podcast: Starts at 19:00]
* Athlete Jerry Holy from the Unified Champion Schools team: on his 3rd appearance on this show, his experience competing, working at SO Headquarters, and much more! [Audio podcast: Starts at 40:30]
* Athlete Kester Edwards: on his powerful story from his early years competing in Trinidad & Tobago and how Special Olympics changed his life, his experience being at the ESPYS when Eunice Kennedy Shriver was honored with the Arthur Ashe Award For Courage, Kester’s Honorary ESPYS Award, and much more! [Audio podcast: Starts at 48:30]
Featured Resource Links Mentioned:
* Special Olympics 50th Anniversary: SpecialOlympics50.org (Chicago is hosting the Special Olympics movement’s 50th Anniversary global celebration events July 17-22, 2018)
* Learn more about Special Olympics at: SpecialOlympics.org
* Follow @SpecialOlympics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
* Help us celebrate the legacy of Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver! It’s time to get off the sidelines and make a choice. Join the 5 million Special Olympics athletes and raise your hand to show you choose to include. Pledge Now to #ChooseToInclude at: SpecialOlympics.org/Include
* Listen to our 1st live podcast, on episode SCP175, from Special Olympics Headquarters in Washington D.C., recorded on February 25, 2016
Resources we recommend:
* It’s time to unite & change the game! Join the 5 million Special Olympics athletes around the globe and use your voice to build an inclusive & unified world. Check out this graphic for 10 ways you can make a difference.
* Help us celebrate the legacy of Special Olympics founder Eunice Kenn...