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SOI's Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne recently received her vaccine. Hear what she has to say about her experience.
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Athlete Spotlight
Allison D'Agostino
"I would not be the person I am today without Special Olympics. They are my second family, and they can be yours too!"
| Athlete Info | |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 |
| Hometown | Columbia |
| SOMO Career | 13 years |
| Sports | Swimming |
| Tell us about your SOMO experience | Special Olympics has always been there for me. When I needed a pick-me-up for anything emotional, physical, or mental, someone would show up. |
| Anything else to share? | I love to read, write, and play video games. I write books, and have been for over ten years now. I haven’t published anything yet, but I intend to do so if it’s the last thing I do. |
Volunteer Spotlight
Mark Slaughter
"I love Special Olympics because it gives me an opportunity to assist in a program I believe in."
| Volunteer Info | |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 |
| Hometown | Kansas City |
| Years as a Volunteer | 10 years |
| What's your favorite SOMO memory? | Having the opportunity to compete as a Unified Partner for a gold medal during basketball season traveling to Fort Leonard Wood. |
| Anything else to share? | Everybody deserves the chance to participate in physical activity and competitive sports no matter who they are. My advice to the participants would be to have a positive mindset no matter the outcome and just have fun! |
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