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Brendan McDermott serves as the Recreation Director for the Village of Lewiston, beginning a partnership with the Village of Youngstown and Special Olympics New York to bring an inclusive, ever-growing basketball program to the Niagara County community.

On November 2, the NY Jets hosted the Unified Flag Football playoffs at their home stadium in New Jersey. Fifteen teams from NYC District 75 schools and their unified partners gladly participated.

Western Region Unified Duo Angelo Sanetick and Victoria Deane hit the road this past June to attend Special Olympics USA Games, and their experience was nothing short of exhilarating.

Camryn Kellogg teaches in a Brooklyn classroom comprised mainly of students with autism. See why she was inspired to run the 2026 NYC Marathon and how you can help her to raise funds for Special Olympics New York athletes.

Sarah Brady and fellow NYC Leadership Council member Chris Battipaglia will be running the NYC Marathon on Nov. 1. They are among a group of 40 runners representing Special Olympics New York in the marathon, raising vital funds that support athletes, coaches and programs.

Sarah and Joe Raco provide incredible impact across the Hudson Valley through their jobs and their ever-growing roles in support of Special Olympics New York. In November Sarah will attend the International LETR Conference in Michigan.

For Joseph, Special Olympics New York has provided opportunities to develop his athletic skills, build lasting friendships and challenge himself through sports. Now, after years of competing, he is preparing for a new experience as he gets ready to attend his first State Fall Games in Glens Falls on October 16-17.

For Matthew Robinson, Special Olympics New York is about more than competing in sports. It’s about building friendships, challenging himself, staying active, and being part of a community where athletes can grow both on and off the field.

As the Mambas FC community soccer team competes in its fifth season, the roster is loaded with athletes in their 20s and beyond who are thrilled to continue playing competitive soccer beyond their school years.

CDD hosted its first Special Olympics-sponsored sports program, giving adult athletes the chance to participate in a basketball skills program led by Head Coach Fadi Ali.

Let the Games begin! The 2026 Special Olympics New York Fall Games will return to Glens Falls October 16 & 17.

Hudson Valley softball athletes Dominick Nasi, left, and A.J. Mirtuono will bring huge batting skills and bigger personalities to the Special Olympics New York State Fall Games in Glens Falls on October 17.