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"The Special Olympics Washington Spring Games in 2 "The Special Olympics Washington Spring Games in 2024 was a great opportunity to meet so many wonderful athletes! We loved sharing information about the Washington State ABLE Savings Plan and the Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund (DDETF)". -Katie and Dylan. 50 years of courage. 50 years of community. Help us honor this incredible milestone by sharing your favorite Special Olympics Washington memories on our Anniversary Kudoboard using the link in bio. #SOWA50 #50thAnniversary #FavoriteSOWAMemories
We raised the flag! To celebrate 50 years of inc We raised the flag! To celebrate 50 years of inclusion, courage, and community, the Special Olympics Washington flag flew high above the Seattle skyline, proudly waiving from the top of the @SpaceNeedle. To our athletes, families, partners, and supporters: thank you for continuing to show up and stand tall with us. This flag flies for all of you. Some of our VIP attendees including Angela Martin and Candace Madison, Special Olympics Washington Athletes; Kasey Keller (@KaseyKeller_18), Former Goalkeeper of the @SoundersFC; AlishaValavanis, CEO of the @SeattleStorm; Erika Tucci, Executive Director of the @BenBCheneyFoundation; Ethan Stowell (@ChefEthanStowell), American chef and restaurateur; Seattle Seahawks legend @Lofa_Tatupu; Mario Bailey (@riodb5), VP of Community Engagement at the Seattle @Seahawks; Sara Osborne, Senior Director of Public & Government Affairs from @Safeway; @ScottMercer, VP of Global Supply Chain at @TheBoeingCompany; @BobBenoit, Chief Information Officer at @GatesFoundation and Mary Do, CEO of @SpecialOlympicsWashington. Let's keep the celebration going - get involved using the link in bio. Special thank you to the Space Needle for their support in honoring Special Olympics Washington and our athletes. #SOWA #SpecialOlympicsWA #50YearsOfInclusion #Seattle
Sabrina Herr may be new to Special Olympics Washin Sabrina Herr may be new to Special Olympics Washington, but in just six months, she’s already making great memories. She joined for fun, and what she found was even better — new friends, exciting competition, and the thrill of winning her very first gold medal. Sabrina competes with the Thunderfish team and brings great energy to every event. To all the volunteers, coaches, and supporters, Sabrina simply says, “Thank you for all you do for us.” We’re so glad you’re here, Sabrina — and we can’t wait to see what you achieve next! #SOWA50 #50thAnniversary
A symbol of inclusion will rise above the Seattle A symbol of inclusion will rise above the Seattle skyline tomorrow. Stay tuned and follow @specialolympicswashington for live updates. Any guesses? #SpecialOlympics #SpecialOlympicsWA #50thAnniversary
Sean Pugh has been part of Special Olympics Washin Sean Pugh has been part of Special Olympics Washington for four decades, and his journey is full of milestones. What started with a love for meeting new people and the thrill of competition has grown into a lifelong commitment to sports, leadership, and inclusion. Through Special Olympics, Sean found confidence, community, and purpose. He’s made lasting friendships and learned from outstanding coaches who believed in him every step of the way. A standout memory is representing Team USA in softball at the 1999 World Summer Games in North Carolina, and later competing at the 2007 Canada Cup. Sean is a dedicated leader both on and off the field. He has served on the Special Olympics Washington Board of Directors, been a proud member of the Athlete Leadership Council in Thurston County, and even served as MC for the Breakfast of Champions twice. Today, Sean continues to compete with the Thurston County Fast and Furious track team and bowling program. He also serves as a Health Messenger to help promote wellness and inclusion. “Special Olympics built my confidence in many ways,” he says. “I never thought I’d speak in front of hundreds of people. It’s changed my life.” #SOWA50 #50thAnniversary
Did you know? After just 2 months in Young Athlete Did you know? After just 2 months in Young Athletes, children show a 7-month gain in motor skills. And that’s just the beginning. Young Athletes is a free, inclusive play-based program that helps children ages 2–7 build foundational skills through movement, fun, and friendship. Learn how this program supports early development and how easy it is to bring it to your school or community at the link in our bio.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us f We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for the Leadership Gathering that took place yesterday, June 17. We’re especially grateful to our amazing panelists: Matt Alexander, our host and moderator, @EY_US Partner, and Special Olympics Washington Board Member; Doug Baldwin Jr., CEO of Vault 89 and @Seahawks legend; and Michael Ronan, a former board member and proud Special Olympics Washington parent. Your insights and stories made the evening meaningful and inspiring. Whether you came to support our athletes, represent staff, serve as a board member, or simply stand with us, your presence made a difference. This gathering wasn’t just a celebration, it was a renewed commitment to the next 50 years of impact and inclusion. Thank you for leading with purpose and heart! #LeadershipGathering #SpecialOlympicsWA #SOWA50 #TogetherWeLead
Nothing but good vibes and big wins at the Special Nothing but good vibes and big wins at the Special Olympics Washington — let’s go! #SpecialOlympicsWA #ChampionEnergy
YOUR GIFT MATCHED: In honor of 50 transformative y YOUR GIFT MATCHED: In honor of 50 transformative years of Special Olympics Washington, help us reach our goal of $5,000 raised for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Your donation today will help countless amounts of people defy expectations on and off the field. ⚡️ See the link in bio for more details. #SpecialOlympicsWA #IDMP #2XMatch #SOWA50
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