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University of Washington Earns National Banner Recognition, Leading the Way for Inclusion in Higher Education
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Rebecca Hummer is the Senior Marketing Manager at Special Olympics Washington.

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Big news out of Western Washington University! In Big news out of Western Washington University! In their very first year as an official Special Olympics College, @specialolympicsatwwu made an immediate impact by finishing 6th overall during the 2026 Unified College Championship Week! That means two huge wins to celebrate: 🏆 Becoming a recognized Special Olympics college program 🏆 Placing Top 10 in the nation in year one We’re proud to see Washington represented by students leading the way for inclusion, unity, and opportunity on campus. This is only the beginning for WWU!
GiveBIG starts now! This is your chance to show u GiveBIG starts now! This is your chance to show up big for athletes across Washington. Every donation helps create more opportunities to play, compete, and belong. You don’t have to wait—Click the link in our bio to give early and be part of the momentum.
Inclusion starts with student leaders. Be part of Inclusion starts with student leaders. Be part of something bigger by joining the State Youth Activation Committee! Applications are due on April 30th. If you have any questions, reach out to mlarche@sowa.org Click the link in our bio to apply!
This is what community builds in this state!! For This is what community builds in this state!! For more photos, click the Flickr Album link in our bio!
This weekend is just the beginning! Our biggest e This weekend is just the beginning! Our biggest event of the season is coming: State Spring Games | May 29–31 📍 University of Puget Sound + King County Aquatic Center We’ll need 2,000+ additional volunteers to make it happen. Whether you can help this weekend (the next few weekends) or next month, we need YOU! 👉 Click the link in our bio to see more volunteer opportunities! 📩 volunteer@sowa.org Show up once. You’ll want to come back!
Want to make your school more inclusive? This is Want to make your school more inclusive? This is your chance. Join the State Youth Activation Committee and turn your ideas into action! Applications are due on April 30th. If you have any questions, reach out to mlarche@sowa.org Click the link to apply in our bio to apply!
If you’re already scrolling… take 30 seconds and d If you’re already scrolling… take 30 seconds and do something good with it! Vote for Special Olympics Washington in the Target app and help direct funding to our athletes! Here’s how: Step 1: Choose “My Target” in the Target app or “Account” on Target.com Step 2: Tap “Cast votes” Step 3: Find us and vote That’s it. Less than a minute to support something bigger. Let’s show up for our athletes!
Every athlete’s experience matters. Through the A Every athlete’s experience matters. Through the Alliance for Inclusive Health and our partnership with @virginiamasonfranciscanhealth, we are working to improve access to inclusive care. Hearing directly from athletes helps us continue that work. If you are open to sharing your experience, please complete this short form. Participation is completely optional. Click the link in our bio to share your health story!
We’re still 100 volunteers short at EACH track & f We’re still 100 volunteers short at EACH track & field (Athletics) meet this weekend! That’s the difference between a good competition… and the experience our athletes truly deserve. No experience needed. Just show up and we’ll take care of the rest. You can: • Walk alongside athletes as a Marshal (most needed!) • Help at Post Race Staging with water + transitions • Support field events in the morning • Jump in for set-up starting at 6:15am Shifts are flexible: full day or half day. Bring a friend. Bring your family. Bring a group. Minimum age is 11 (youth under 13 just need an adult with them). 👉 Click the link in our bio to sign up 📩 Or email: volunteer@sowa.org Let’s show up for our athletes!
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