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Special Olympics Oxford Athlete and his Cousin Will Rappel Down Mohegan Sun During Special Olympics Fundraiser

A Sponsor's Story

Henkel, a sponsor of Special Olympics Connecticut headquartered in Germany, is sending Melissa Jacobs to Berlin to volunteer at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games. Melissa just recently volunteered at our Summer Games and helps out at other events, including Winter Games. As she prepares to embark on her journey to Berlin, she shared what motivates her to support our athletes and why she continues to give her time to our organization.

An Athlete Shares How He Stays Healthy and Stays Focuses on His Goals

News/Blog Article

A Health Messenger from Special Olympics Connecticut had the opportunity to teach other Special Olympics athletes a program called Fit 5 at the Cheshire YMCA for 8 weeks.

Self-care is important for everyone but as a loved one of a person with special needs, it is extra important to put self-care on your schedule.

Setting SMART Goals is a good way to stay on track with fitness and wellness goals. SMART Goals stand for- Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely.