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Special Olympics Indiana touches the lives of more than 11,000 athletes and volunteers across the state.

Imagine how many inspirational stories remain untold.

To keep the media, as well as athletes, coaches, volunteers, friends and family well informed, Special Olympics Indiana offers online news and media resources. This includes inspirational stories, press releases, logos and an events calendar of upcoming competitions and fundraisers.

For media inquiries and questions about Special Olympics Indiana, e-mail Lynn Enterline, Manager of Communications, or call her at 317-328-2008.

Recent News

Indiana State University To Host Special Olympics Indiana Basketball Tournament

Hundreds of athletes to participate in annual tournament this weekend

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Approximately 600 athletes will travel to Terre Haute, Ind., for the Special Olympics Indiana Men’s State Basketball Tournament, which will be held beginning on Saturday, March 24, at 9 a.m., at the Health and Human Services Building on the campus of Indiana State University. Competition will… Read more

2012 Polar Plunge Season Breaks Records For Most Participants And Total Raised In Indiana’s History

2012 Polar Plunge season raises more than $390,000

INDIANAPOLIS – The Special Olympics Indiana State Office announced that February’s Polar Plunge events  raised a total of more than $390,000—the most raised by the event to-date. In addition, the event included the most Plunge participants in its 13-year history, with more than 2,100 individuals braving the icy waters for Special… Read more

Special Olympics Athletes and Best Buddies Participants Spend Day on Capitol Hill Advocating For Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act

CEO and President Michael Furnish and Dubois County Athlete Ryan Kempf Speak for Special Olympics Indiana

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 9, 2012 — Special Olympics and Best Buddies participants and supporters joined together yesterday on Capitol Hill to meet with America’s elected leaders to urge continued commitment to the work of the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver and to make sure… Read more

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