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Special Olympics Oregon
Non-profit Organizations
Portland, OR 1,333 followers
Special Olympics strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people.
About us
Special Olympics Oregon serves the largest disability population in the state and this year they will celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Special Olympics Oregon provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. Special Olympics Oregon is Training for Life. Additional information can be found at www.soor.org.
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http://www.soor.org
External link for Special Olympics Oregon
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1972
- Specialties
- Training, Sports, Health, and Awareness
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Primary
5901 SW Macadam Avenue (Suite 200)
Portland, OR 97239, US
Employees at Special Olympics Oregon
Updates
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Mark Hanken, Chief Program and Operations Officer of Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR), is celebrating 20 years of dedicated service. Mark is hardworking, full of integrity, hilarious, fiercely competitive and deeply devoted to those he loves. It’s inspiring to consider the countless athletes who have had life-changing sports experiences, honed their skills, improved their health and forged lifelong friendships thanks to Mark’s unwavering commitment! Join us in celebrating this monumental milestone! Congrats Mark! ✨🏅 Get to know Mark by reading our blog: https://lnkd.in/g2rKawQW
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Our very own photographer, Paul W. Harvey IV, is featured below for #WorldPhotographyDay. Thank you for your many years of wonderful photos! “I want them to smile. I want them to laugh. I want them to cry. I want an uninhibited visceral reaction of joy at what they are seeing in my work. It's that joy, the joy of competition, the joy that I see, from what are admittedly usually the best seats in the place, that I try to convey from an athlete's face to a viewer's eyes." - Paul Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gNQjCkSe Celebrate by sharing your favorite image showcasing the impact of Special Olympics. Together, let's spread the message of the #InclusionRevolution to the world.
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Special Olympics Oregon reposted this
I've had the privilege of working for some of the smallest and largest PR agencies in the world. Those experiences were invaluable, but after over a decade, I realized that continuing on that path wasn't for me. Now, I work for myself, selecting projects that resonate with me – both paid and pro bono. This autonomy has allowed me to focus on what truly matters and make a meaningful impact. Two weeks ago, my 16-year-old neighbor came home from the Special Olympics Oregon Summer State Games with a huge smile. She won 🥇GOLD🥇 in the 100m dash and 🥉BRONZE🥉 in shot put! I was so proud of her. After we exchanged hugs, I asked her, "If someone from the newspaper wants to interview you about this, would you be interested?" She said yes immediately. The next day, I wrote to the editor of our small-town paper, The Pacific City Sun. I told him Analynn's story, and he (a runner himself) wanted to do an interview. We coordinated a time; Analynn and I did a little media training, and she totally rocked the interview. On Friday, her story was published in print and online. Having the skills to make a young girl feel like a local celebrity brings tears to my eyes. This work makes a difference for real people. It builds confidence in young kids. It allows them to see the impact of their accomplishments, and who knows...maybe it will inspire one of them to pursue a career in PR. I'm so proud of Analynn, and I am so honored to play this role in my small, rural community. Please join me in congratulating her and inspiring small-town kids to keep pursuing their dreams! 🏃🏻♀️❤️💪 #specialolympics #trackandfield #statechampion #publicrelations #community #oregon #oregoncoast #ruralkids
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The Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter are hosting 2 FREE Unified basketball clinics on August 17 for partners and athletes 🏀 Ages 10-15 (10am-12pm) » https://ow.ly/9fxX50SKCaO Ages 16-21 (1pm-3pm) » https://ow.ly/XRW850SKCaN
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Niko and Alanah are ready to take the pitch! Niko is in the starting lineup for Team West for today’s 2024 Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game! Watch live at 12:30pm PT here: https://lnkd.in/gAQ7ujdY #RCTID #MLSALLSTAR #PlayUnifiedMLS #SoccerForAll
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It’s match day! Watch the 2024 Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game live via MLS Soccer at 12:30pm PDT here: https://lnkd.in/gAQ7ujdY Get ready to cheer on Alanah and Niko as they take the pitch! ⚽ #RCTID #MLSALLSTAR #PlayUnifiedMLS #SoccerForAll
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Special Olympics is celebrating 56 life-changing years with a 2X MATCH OFFER ➡️ Our global movement for inclusion has grown since the first games held in July of 1968 to over 100,000 games and competitions every year. Donate now to empower even more people with intellectual disabilities to get off the sidelines and into the games » https://ow.ly/jzVY50SHLQ2
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All-Star bound! Representing the SOOR Timbers at the 2024 Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio we have Athlete Nicholas “Niko” Brescia (Westview HS), Unified Partner Alanah Butler Coronado (Lake Oswego HS) & Coach Kayla Hunter (Lake Oswego HS). Watch live via MLS Tuesday, July 23 at 12:30pm PST » https://ow.ly/z5aw50SGLjc #RCTID #MLSALLSTAR #PlayUnifiedMLS #SoccerForAll
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🚨TUNE IN ALERT 🚨 Watch the 2024 Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game live via Major League Soccer (MLS) here » https://lnkd.in/gAQ7ujdY Get ready to cheer on Niko and Alanah as they take the pitch representing #RCTID
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