Special Olympics "Capitol Hill Day" is an annual event in Washington, DC that brings together Special Olympics athletes, Program leaders, Unified Sports partners, and family members from across the United States and the District of Columbia to advocate for the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) to legislators on Capitol Hill.
Special Olympics athletes, serving as self-advocates, educate lawmakers and their staff about the significant consequences that arise from the stigma and stereotypes faced by people with ID. The athlete leaders hold face-to-face meetings with Members of Congress in both the House and Senate challenging and inviting their elected officials to partner with them to achieve the goals of expanding Special Olympics Unified Sports® and Special Olympics Inclusive Health programming.
The goals of this event are to effectively convey the high impact and cost-effectiveness of Special Olympics’ evidence-based programming that addresses these issues, to educate lawmakers and to secure continued support from legislators.
This will be the 22nd year Special Olympics has hosted this event in Washington, DC.
The Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon is a weekend
long event consisting of a Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 10K and
the 5K Sun Run. The races all start and finish
on Flagler Drive by 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach.
Special Olympics Florida is the event beneficiary.