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Soccer Dreams: Road To The 2026 USA Games
April 16, 2026

Soccer Dreams: Road To The 2026 USA Games

Special Olympics Indiana soccer player, Charlie Wilson, talks about being selected for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota in June
Soccer Dreams: Road To The 2026 USA Games
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Soccer Dreams: Road To The 2026 USA Games
Golfing for Gold
April 12, 2026

Golfing for Gold

In this inspiring interview, Charlotte Miller, a Special Olympics athlete from Indiana, shares her journey in golf, her experiences leading up to the 2026 USA Games, and the importance of leadership and support for individual...
Golfing for Gold
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Golfing for Gold
Swimming My Way To The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
March 2, 2026

Swimming My Way To The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Special Olympics Indiana Swimmer talks about being part of Team Indiana Swim Team for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Swimming My Way To The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
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Swimming My Way To The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Hitting Softballs To the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Feb. 17, 2026

Hitting Softballs To the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

The conversation with Tyler, a Special Olympics athlete, covers his involvement in softball and the Special Olympics, representing Minnesota at the USA Games, his inspiration and favorite athletes, training and fitness routin...
Hitting Softballs To the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
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Hitting Softballs To the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Swimming To The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games With Sydney Sexton
Feb. 10, 2026

Swimming To The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games With Sydney Sexton

Kurt and I talk with Minnesotta Special Olympics Athlete Sydney Sexton about competing at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in swimming
Swimming To The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games With Sydney Sexton
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Swimming To The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games With Sydney Sexton
Leading By Example
Feb. 2, 2026

Leading By Example

Kurt and Lisa talk with fellow Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Leader Eric Baumman about the importance of leadership.
Leading By Example
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Leading By Example
Golfing My Way To The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Jan. 8, 2026

Golfing My Way To The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

On this episode of Amazing Individuals, we celebrate the journey of Stephen Bragg a Special Olympics athlete from West Virginia, who is set to compete in the 2026 USA Games in Minnesotta in Golf. Stephen shares his experience...
Golfing My Way To The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
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Golfing My Way To The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Athletes Helping To Make The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Inclusive For All
Dec. 14, 2025

Athletes Helping To Make The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Inclusive For All

2026 Special Olympics USA Games Athlete Advisory Council officers talk about helping plan the Games and the importance of having them be inclusive for all
Athletes Helping To Make The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Inclusive For All
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Athletes Helping To Make The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Inclusive For All
The Joy of Special Olympics With Lisa and Kurt
Dec. 9, 2025

The Joy of Special Olympics With Lisa and Kurt

Lisa and Kurt talk about Special Olympics with Northwestern Reporter Sara Galla
The Joy of Special Olympics With Lisa and Kurt
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The Joy of Special Olympics With Lisa and Kurt
Kirk Nelson: Powerlifter and Athlete Leader
Oct. 24, 2025

Kirk Nelson: Powerlifter and Athlete Leader

Kurt and I talk with fellow teammate Kirk Nelson
Kirk Nelson: Powerlifter and Athlete Leader
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Kirk Nelson: Powerlifter and Athlete Leader
Road To The USA Games
Oct. 21, 2025

Road To The USA Games

I talk with Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Courtney Kruger about competing in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota
Road To The USA Games
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Road To The USA Games
Saving Energy With Charlie Carpenter
Sept. 18, 2025

Saving Energy With Charlie Carpenter

Lisa talks with Charlie Carpenter about the Comed Energy Force program
Saving Energy With Charlie Carpenter
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Saving Energy With Charlie Carpenter
Inclusive Health With Taylor Combs
July 21, 2025

Inclusive Health With Taylor Combs

Kurt and I talk with Taylor Combs, Special Olympics Illinois Director of Health and Wellness about the importance of health and wellness for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Inclusive Health With Taylor Combs
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Inclusive Health With Taylor Combs
Empowering Athletes With Emily Sullivan
July 8, 2025

Empowering Athletes With Emily Sullivan

Kurt and I talk with Special Olympics Illinois Assistant Director of Athlete Leadership And Family Initiatives
Empowering Athletes With Emily Sullivan
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Empowering Athletes With Emily Sullivan
Robin Batchelder: Special Olympics Athlete and Advocate
May 19, 2025

Robin Batchelder: Special Olympics Athlete and Advocate

Lisa talks with Special Olympics Connecticut Athlete and Athlete Leader Robin Batchelder about Special Olympics and advocacy.
Robin Batchelder: Special Olympics Athlete and Advocate
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Robin Batchelder: Special Olympics Athlete and Advocate
Inspiration To Excel In Sports and Life
May 15, 2025

Inspiration To Excel In Sports and Life

Lisa talks about how competing in her regional Special Olympics Spring Games inspires people to excel in Sports and Life
Inspiration To Excel In Sports and Life
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Inspiration To Excel In Sports and Life
Lisa's Story
April 29, 2025

Lisa's Story

Lisa talks with her mother about what it was like to raise a child with autism.
Lisa's Story
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Lisa's Story
Striving for Inclusion With Debbie Horne
Feb. 27, 2025

Striving for Inclusion With Debbie Horne

Kurt and I talk with Debbie Horne, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing for Special Olympics Connecticut, about inclusion and Athlete Leadership.
Striving for Inclusion With Debbie Horne
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Striving for Inclusion With Debbie Horne
Getting To Know Monique
Feb. 26, 2025

Getting To Know Monique

Kurt and I talk with Monique Matthews who is a Special Olympics Maryland Athlete, Coach, Athlete Leader and also a At Large Member of the Special Olympics United States Athlete Leadership Council .
Getting To Know Monique
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Getting To Know Monique
The Value Of Special Olympics Thru The Eyes of A CEO
Feb. 7, 2025

The Value Of Special Olympics Thru The Eyes of A CEO

Kurt and I talk with the CEO of Special Olympics Rhode Island about Special Olympics and Athlete Leadership
The Value Of Special Olympics Thru The Eyes of A CEO
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The Value Of Special Olympics Thru The Eyes of A CEO
Spearheading Inclusion With Kelly Sheehey
Jan. 20, 2025

Spearheading Inclusion With Kelly Sheehey

Kurt and I talk to the Kelly Sheehey who is the Regional Operation and Program Manager for Special Olympics about working for Special Olympics and inclusion.
Spearheading Inclusion With Kelly Sheehey
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Spearheading Inclusion With Kelly Sheehey
Inclusive Employment: Empowering Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities Through Work
Jan. 13, 2025

Inclusive Employment: Empowering Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities Through Work

We talk with the founder of Wil's Place and Wil about inclusive employment.
Inclusive Employment: Empowering Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities Through Work
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Inclusive Employment: Empowering Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities Through Work
Amazing Individuals with Special Olympics Illinois CEO Pete DelVecchio
Jan. 10, 2025

Amazing Individuals with Special Olympics Illinois CEO Pete DelVecchio

Kurt and I talk with the CEO of Special Olympics Illinois about everything Special Olympics including Athlete Leadership
Amazing Individuals with Special Olympics Illinois CEO Pete DelVecchio
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Amazing Individuals with Special Olympics Illinois CEO Pete DelVecchio
Amazing Individuals Go To The White House
Dec. 18, 2024

Amazing Individuals Go To The White House

Kurt and I had the honor of being invited to a State Dinner at the White House to celebrate Special Olympics titled: A Christmas For All: Celebration of Unity, America and The Special Olympics
Amazing Individuals Go To The White House
Amazing Individuals
Amazing Individuals Go To The White House