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Special Olympics Washington Athletes Shine at the Seattle All-Star Classic
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Unified Schools 2025-2026 Shoutout Series – Final Unified Schools 2025-2026 Shoutout Series – Final Week! Not every champion stands on the sidelines or in front of a crowd. Many of the people recognized in this year's participation report work behind the scenes, providing support, answering questions, organizing events, mentoring others, and helping Unified programs grow. Today, we celebrate the behind-the-scenes champions whose dedication makes a lasting impact on schools and students across Washington. πŸ’™ Emily Carter – Nominated multiple times for her positivity, responsiveness, and unwavering support of schools across Washington. One educator called her a "ROCK STAR" who helped bring their Unified vision to life. πŸ’™ Mandy Schumacher – One of the most frequently mentioned names on this year's survey. Thank you for your leadership, support, and commitment to schools across the state. πŸ’™ Chris Kunzleman – Recognized for consistently providing encouragement, resources, quick responses, and solutions that help schools succeed. πŸ’™ Joseph Mora – Celebrated as a go-getter who supports schools and helps new programs get started. πŸ’™ Gretchen Feider (Toppenish) and Diana Renteria (Granger) – Recognized for sharing ideas, creating opportunities, and helping pave the way for others. To every liaison, educator, paraeducator, volunteer, administrator, coach, staff and supporter who helped make the 2025-2026 school year a success: thank you for making inclusion a reality for thousands of students across Washington.
Inclusion starts here and continues with every ste Inclusion starts here and continues with every step forward. Check out the link in our bio for more photos!
Our athletes are already looking ahead to what's n Our athletes are already looking ahead to what's next. From local competitions to national stages, every opportunity is made possible by supporters like you. Give today through our 2X Match and help ensure athletes across Washington can continue reaching new goals. Click the link in our bio to double your impact today!
Save the date for an unforgettable evening at the Save the date for an unforgettable evening at the GOLD GALA as we celebrate the power of inclusion and the impact we can create together! Join us for a multi-course dinner with curated wine pairings, (including a new dessert dash!), live and silent auctions, an exciting raffle, and an inspiring Raise the Paddle moment. Together, we’ll move forward with team spirit and champion opportunities for Special Olympics Washington athletes across the state. Click the link in our bio to learn more!
There's a sport for everyone, you just have to fin There's a sport for everyone, you just have to find it! Join us for the 5th Annual Seattle Alliance Sports Sampling Camp, where kids ages 7–14 can try a variety of sports, build confidence, make new friends, and discover what they love, all in a fun, inclusive environment. πŸ“ Rainier Playfield, Seattle πŸ“… August 3–7 πŸ’š FREE to attend ✨ Open to all genders and all abilities Click the link in our bio to register!
Our athletes' journey doesn't end when the season Our athletes' journey doesn't end when the season does. Your gift helps provide year-round opportunities for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities to train, compete, lead, and build lifelong friendships. And right now, every donation will go twice as far through our 2X Match. Click the link in our bio to help create more moments like these.
FREE health screenings + FREE school supplies? Jo FREE health screenings + FREE school supplies? Join us August 15 for our Healthy Young Athletes Screening! Children ages 2–7 with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities can receive free developmental screenings, connect with local resources, and take home a free back-to-school kit. πŸ“ Seattle Play Garden πŸ•˜ 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Click the link in our bio to register!
The medals have been celebrated. The memories have The medals have been celebrated. The memories have been made. Now it's time to invest in what's next. It's Giving Day and with our 2X Match, your gift will help athletes continue training, competing, and building confidence all year long! Click the link in our bio to make a gift today!
Unified Schools 2025-2026 Shoutout Series – Week 3 Unified Schools 2025-2026 Shoutout Series – Week 3 One of the most powerful parts of Unified Champion Schools is seeing students lead the way. This year, schools recognized student leaders who have championed inclusion, encouraged participation, and helped create meaningful opportunities for their peers. Today, we're celebrating the students whose leadership is helping build a more inclusive future: ⭐ Sofia Ahlers (Prairie HS) – Recognized as an essential part of Unified Sports and Unified Club throughout all four years of high school, demonstrating what social inclusion truly means. ⭐ Alexa Marcelo (Western Washington University Unified Club President) – Described as "an amazing human doing great things" through her leadership and advocacy. ⭐ AJ Easley – Celebrated for leading advertising, web design, and promotional efforts that helped elevate Unified opportunities. ⭐ Abigail Staley – A student teacher who stepped up to support Track & Field and created meaningful experiences for athletes. ⭐ Statewide Youth Leaders – A special shoutout to all students who continue to advocate for inclusion, welcome peers, and lead by example in their schools and communities. Your leadership is helping shape a more inclusive future.
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