2009 Annual Report about the Cover Portrait ’s portrait was made by artist David Lenz and is on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. It represents the first time the museum commissioned a portrait of an individual who has not served as either a president or first lady. The portrait’s prominent location, adjacent to the Smithsonian’s much-loved Hall of Presidents, pays homage not only to Mrs. Shriver, but to people like David’s son, Sam, who has an intellectual disability. “Mrs. Shriver made the world a better place for Sam, and by celebrating her life,” says David Lenz, “I’m shining a spotlight on the remarkable work she’s done.”

In Lenz’s painting, Eunice Kennedy Shriver is at her Cape Cod, Massachusetts, home surrounded by four athletes and a Best Buddies Ambassador —(from left to right) Airika Straka of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; Katie Meade of Des Moines, ; Andy Leonard of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; of York, Pennsylvania; and Marty Sheets of Greensboro, North Carolina. With a broad smile on her face and her arm draped over Sheets’ shoulder, she is clearly enjoying being with him. “The very act of inviting people with intellectual disabilities into the painting mirrors the essence of Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s work: understanding and inclusion,” says Lenz.

This portrait debuted at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery on May 9, 2009. 3

4 Leadership Letter 5 A Tribute to Eunice Kennedy Shriver 6 Growing a Movement 7 Building Awareness One Fan and ‘Click’ at a Time 8 Establishing a Foundation of Sports 10 Engaging the Passion and Energy of Youth 11 Providing Athletes Equal Access to Good Health 12 Tapping into Research and Innovation 13 Where Are We in the World? 20 Corporate Supporters 22 Global Supporters 24 2009 Financials 26 Board of Directors 27 Leadership Staff & Mission 4

letter from... Chairman/ceo & president/coo J. Brady Lum

Dear Friends,

2009 was a remarkable year in many ways. underserved nations like and ; Just one year ago, she put our movement and Over the course of this past year, we saw more or countries too mature like the this moment in the light of history and possibility: activity and advancement on a global scale and . than ever before in our 42 year history. Despite all the progress of recent years, We held more competitions than ever - over But what is most striking about this growth is our special friends are still under threat. 44,000. We hosted our largest World Winter not the number of athletes it has involved or Some would rather eliminate them than Games yet – uniting 2,000 athletes from even where it has taken place, but the galvanizing improve their quality of life. Others would nearly 100 countries and thousands more fans. power of community that has accompanied and rather cut costs than create real opportunity. We conducted record numbers of free health sustained it. Some of our newest Programs are Still others would just rather move on. screenings for our athletes – over 165,000 among our most robust — they have active and For our part, let us make our stand on human athletes in seven disciplines. We launched a engaged volunteers; they have boards of directors dignity. Let us make our stand on justice. youth led campaign of respect and inclusion made up of influential leaders from a broad I ask you: stand up for people with intellectual that is creating acceptance among their peers cross section of community life; they offer a full disabilities for the rest of your lives! and communities for people with intellectual menu of the sports, health, education, youth engagement and family support initiatives that disabilities. You may ask,“What good will come from this are available through Special Olympics; they for yourselves or for your country?” This is it: Amidst all the accomplishment, however, there experience wide and enthusiastic support from there is no joy like the joy of unleashing the was also loss, as we mourned the passing of the general public up through social and political human spirit. There is no laughter like the Special Olympics’ founder Eunice Kennedy leaders; and best of all, they show no sign of laughter of those who are happy with others. Shriver on August 11, 2009. And yet, in her slowing down! There is no purpose nobler than to build death we were reminded anew of the vibrancy communities of acceptance for all. of what she created. Her legacy is the strength As we enter a new decade, we can be sure that This is our glory. of the grassroots army of millions that Special we will be tested anew. In the months and years ahead, the challenges of fundraising will be Olympics is built on, and the accomplishments With thanks to her indomitable spirit, together brutal, the pace of change in communications of 2009 were extraordinary proof that this we thank you for the inspiration you provide and will be at light speed and the pressure to leave movement far transcends any one person, we ask you to continue to share every day in the the most vulnerable behind will be intense. As a community or country. glory of the athletes of Special Olympics. global movement of millions, keeping focused, This year represents not only the crowning motivated and together will be difficult. We are achievement of an unprecedented decade sure to face the age old enemies of indifference for our Movement, but of her life’s work to and exclusion as other issues of the day fight for With gratitude, develop and promote the talents and abilities public attention. of people with intellectual disabilities. We set ambitious goals to increase the size and scope But make no mistake: we are ready! Ready to of our movement and exceeded them wildly. keep the vision strong, ready to build a team aligned from one corner of the globe to another, Timothy Shriver Since 2000, we have more than tripled the Chairman & CEO number of athletes we serve, from 1 million to ready to follow the enormous inspiration that our athletes provide. Special Olympics more than 3.4 million. And we grew exponentially in places where others doubted that we could, Looking ahead, we hope that the words of where it was believed that the barriers were too Eunice Kennedy Shriver will echo in the hearts high and too many: massive, complex countries and minds of Special Olympics athletes, families like and ; post-war or troubled nations and volunteers the world over. J. Brady Lum like , Afghanistan and Timor Leste; poor, President & COO Special Olympics 5

a tribute appreciating Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s many legacies

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Eunice Kennedy Shriver grew up in family California. Along the way, she collected numerous known to instill in all of its members a fierce awards and honors. Two of the most notable led a revolution of sport and competitiveness, a love of sport, a call to are the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s competition that forever service and the desire to do good works. highest civilian award for public service changed the way Americans She was raised to believe that everyone counts bestowed by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, no matter gender, race, religion or disability. and Sports Illustrated’s first-ever Sportsman of view people with intellectual She believed in the possibilities of individuals the Year Legacy Award, which she received not disabilities, and the way that with intellectual disabilities. EKS became long before she died in August 2009. furious about the neglect and indifference many of the intellectually she saw toward her sister and others. Her life Her daughter, Maria, has described her mother disabled view themselves. demonstrated an unrelenting indomitable spirit as “a transformative figure…she was determined to change the world for people with intellectual It was America’s most joyful in constant action to change the world for and with persons with intellectual disabilities. disabilities and she did…she never rested. civil rights movement – As she declared at the 1987 Special Olympics She never stopped. She was a momentum on a revolution of play. World Summer Games in Notre Dame, Indiana, wheels. She was focused, relentless and she USA she was devoted to ensure that her special got the job done.” Whether with her “special friends” in her own backyard, Dublin, Shanghai, Michael Gerson, friends had, “…the right to play on any [field], The Washington Post the right to study in any school, the right to or Johannesburg, “you had no choice but to join hold a job, the right to be anyone’s neighbor.” her in her mission.”

Not that her “special friends,” as Eunice Kennedy Without rival, she advanced the rights and Shriver warmly referred to all Special Olympic enriched the lives of people with intellectual athletes, were ever coddled. Anything but. disabilities around the world more than anyone In fact, Eunice Kennedy Shriver insisted that else in history. Her legacy lives on in the actions every Special Olympics athlete take their of Special Olympics leaders, families, athletes, competition seriously. She never worried and fans who continue, through EKS Acts of that defeat and disappointment felt through Unity, to expand inclusion and acceptance competition might be hurtful to people with around the world. intellectual disabilities. She was known to Lasting Legacies express her strong opinion that “most people cry when they lose.” To her, disability was not incompatible with excellence. That’s why Special Growth Olympics competitions were expected to yield sweat and tears. Awareness Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s journey to use sport Sports as a vehicle to showcase the potential of all Youth people with intellectual disabilities took her all over the world, from impoverished third-world Health nations to glamorous places like Hollywood, Innovation Leadership “Forever Smile” by Chen Yao Winner of the Special Memorial Award “Be a Fan of Special Olympics”— Beijing, China “UBS-Special Olympics University Campus Contest” 6

growing a movement

The whole world will certainly In 2009, the organization witnessed more activity and growth on a global scale than any other year in its history, creating nothing short of the most powerful movement of sport, inclusion, acceptance remember the unbridled courage, and dignity that the world has ever seen. The fact that today almost every country on Earth has been faith and devotion of a lady who touched by Special Olympics in some way is proof of the movement’s long journey since its inception had created Special Olympics, in 1968 where only 1,000 athletes participated in the first Games. contributed to its development The numbers are staggering. • Catalyzed empowerment and self- and made of it a worldwide During 2009, advocacy as thousands of new athletes movement and a source of joy, Special Olympics: joined Special Olympics’ Athlete Leadership hope, love, acceptance and Programs; • Welcomed more athletes than ever before – sharing; for millions of athletes, nearly 3.5 million worldwide; • Hosted more than one million families, coaches and volunteers, volunteers and coaches at 32 Olympic- • Hosted more than 44,000 events type summer and winter sports through throughout the globe. around the world, averaging 121 226 Special Olympics Programs in more competitions hosted every single day; than 170 countries; and, Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Amina of Morocco • Ushered in a new era of urgency in • Continued as the world research leader Chair of Special Olympics Morocco Board Director, Special Olympics fighting intolerance using the in the field of intellectual disabilities, International internet, the “airwaves” and the “big stage” and the world’s largest public health with the help of well-known stars of sport, organization serving this population with screen and music; more than 150,000 free health screenings. • Saw hundreds of thousands of young people with and without disabilities launch a campaign to change the conversation about intellectual disability in schools and in society;

Photo by Richard Corman 7

building awareness one fan and ‘Click’ at a time specialolympics.org

Harnessing the Internet Throughout her life and career, Eunice Kennedy to Make a Change Shriver sought to gain respect for people with intellectual disability like her sister Rosemary Special Olympics harnessed the power both in word and in deed. For more than four of social media to engage athletes, decades, she worked as Founder of Special supporters, fans and newcomers via Olympics to increase awareness about the need Twitter, Facebook, You Tube and its to respect and engage these citizens by writing Fan Community – an online area where articles, visiting elected officials, testifying athletes, coaches, families and supporters before Congress and growing the organization. of Special Olympics can connect and During the last years of her life, she became • eunicekennedyshriver.org provided an share. These efforts helped to raise astounded at the possibilities new technologies in-depth tribute to the founder of Special awareness and drive action around like the Internet held for advancing this cause. Olympics who died on August 11, 2009. Special Olympics initiatives including The site expertly combines stories, videos, “Spread the Word to End the Word®” and During 2009, with assistance from Perfect photos, profound tributes from her many promotion of “A Very Special Christmas.” Sense Digital, Special Olympics launched a new fans, and stirring letters of praise from world- Communicating in new ways through online presence at www.specialolympics.org. famous government leaders and celebrities social media also activated fans to vote The website makes the Be a fan® awareness who were touched by her life. for Special Olympics’ World Winter Games campaign a centerpiece, uses multimedia, as Sports Travel Magazine’s Best Sporting promotes fund raising and highlights the Event of 2009, and promoted sponsorship global aspects of the movement. campaigns with Coca-Cola, Safeway, Wal-Mart, eBay, P&G and Shutterfly. The “Be a fan” campaign continued to send a powerful message that resonates with the Special Olympics looks forward to general public, tapping into core values and continued use of social networking attributes that everyone can appreciate - unity, media for education, motivation and acceptance, empowerment, dignity, courage, activation, and as a way to connect strength, pride, confidence and fun. Generating people with the ongoing activities of more than US$20 million in donated advertising its Programs around the world. space in 2009 alone, the Be a fan campaign • veryspecialchristmas.org helped highlight has been the movement’s first-ever attempt to the largest fund raising tool for the Special have a global brand campaign. From the World Olympics movement and helped debut the Winter Games to the new efforts online, the Be newest album of the series – A Very Special a fan campaign was a centerpiece for awareness. Christmas 7 which featured a new generation To focus attention to initiatives, the movement of music talent. Featuring photos of artists created additional sites targeted to key activities. and clips of new songs and videos from the new A Very Special Christmas album, the • live.specialolympics.org was created by site helps tell the story of how music changes the Special Olympics Live team, composed the world. of more than 100 volunteer videographers, photographers and journalists from universities around the world, proved to be an incredible asset to Special Olympics, capturing compelling If you are a fan of acceptance, stories that were provided to media throughout the world. The online video and photo highlights then you are already a fan of of athlete competition and experiences allowed Special Olympics. live.specialolympics.org international fans, who were unable to travel, to still be part of the experience. Be a Fan Campaign 8

establishing a foundation of sports

Let me win. Eunice Kennedy Shriver started Special Olympics Little did he know, Alex would never have to as a sports program and insisted that sports share his bad news. At the World Winter Games But if I cannot win, always remain at the core of its mission. Her Closing Ceremony, Shriver invited Alex – with let me be brave passion in this regard most likely stemmed his walking boot and crutches – onto the stage. from the joy her own sister with intellectual After telling Alex’s story of determination and in the attempt. disability, Rosemary, took from winning. Shriver courage, Shriver bestowed on him an honorary expressed as much in a 1962 article published gold medal for bravery to thunderous applause Special Olympics Oath in the Saturday Evening Post: “In Hyannis Port I and booming cheers. Alex beamed – a young would take her as a crew in our boat races, and man who had traveled far to achieve his dream. I remember that she usually could do what she was told. She was especially helpful with the The 2009 Special Olympics World Winter jib and she loved to be in the winning boat. Games – held in Idaho, USA, February 7-13 – Winning at anything always brought a marvelous were a venue for the world to witness empow- smile to her face.” erment through sport, and to see the joy of competition on the faces of the athletes and Rosemary’s story lives on in the faces of Special their families, coaches and friends. More than Olympics athletes like Alexander Rogov, who 2,000 athletes from nearly 100 countries competed as a speed skater in the 2009 Special competed. Surpassing the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics World Winter Games. When Rogov Olympic Winter Games in athlete numbers and learned he was going to compete he thought of participating nations, the World Winter Games only one thing – winning a medal. Unfortunately, was the largest multi-day winter sporting event Alex fell and tore his Achilles tendon on the first ever held in Idaho. Competition took place in day of a preliminary event. While he courageously seven winter sports – Alpine Skiing, Cross- finished the race, Alex’s dreams of winning a Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey, Special Olympics athlete Alexander Rogov is medal in his first World Winter Games were over. Snowboarding, Snowshoeing and Speed Skating. presented an Honorary Gold Medal by Special Olympics Chairman and CEO Tim Shriver at the Closing Ceremony Alex’s story quickly spread throughout the Taking place at world class venues in both Boise of the 2009 World Games. community of athletes, coaches, volunteers and Sun Valley, Idaho, the World Games brought and staff at the World Winter Games, eventually incredible competition and attracted stars such reaching Special Olympics Chairman and CEO as Scott Hamilton, Kristy Yamaguchi, Nadia Timothy Shriver, who visited Alex as he recovered Comaneci, Bart Conner, Michelle Kwan, Kenny in his hotel room. During their conversation, G, Darius Rucker, Donna DeVerona, Maria a disappointed Alex expressed that he would Shriver and John C. McGinley. wait until returning to Russia to tell his family in person that he hadn’t won a medal. The historic visit of U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden to the World Games brought national attention to the impact of Special Olympics sports when he shared, “Look, this is a movement. What started off as an avenue and an outlet Alexander Rogov embodies the Special Olympics spirit of determination and a recognition for athletes has turned into a worldwide movement… This is a civil rights to overcome all odds when not only did he get back on his feet after falling, movement. This is a movement to make sure but he finished his race. He crossed the finish line, and while he did not win, that we guarantee that all people in the world he fulfilled the Special Olympics athlete oath by being brave in the attempt. have the opportunity to succeed to the degree they are capable.” Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman and CEO 9

Special Olympics athletes show their enthusiasm and edge for the sport of Snow Boarding

Impact of the world winter scarves warm hearts games around the world Thank you so much for making the It started out with a modest goal: to collect a In this case her classes knitted scarves for the once-in-a-lifetime event for our son Matt warm scarf for each of the more than 2,000 World Winter Games where Claiborne competed a celebration this entire year. He will athletes participating in the 2009 Special in figure skating. never forget what the World Winter Olympics World Winter Games. It wasn’t long Games did for him, and we will never before the project grew into an international forget what it did for our family. phenomenon.

We have three adopted kids with Down More than 60,000 scarves poured in. Each one syndrome who are all adults now, and hand-knitted or crocheted in the World Winter we have a 46-year-old foster daughter. Games’ blue and white color scheme, the scarves After the games, this community arrived from all 50 U.S. states and from countries changed toward our family. I noticed around the world. They came from knitting and people did not stare, but smiled and crocheting clubs, school kids, the elderly and spoke to us. Matt wore his Special even terminally ill cancer patients who wanted Olympics clothes everywhere and people to leave their own legacy of time and talent to stopped him to ask if he participated in support the project and the event. the games. The Winter Games opened a world of acceptance and inclusion in Special Olympics athlete and International Board Member Loretta Claiborne teaches others how U.S. Vice President Biden joins Special Olympics our community that we previously had athletes in Boise at the 2009 World Games. not seen. to knit for free if they promise to “pay it forward.”

In addition to a new attitude toward people with disabilities and recognition of their talents and potential, I believe it enhanced a new enthusiasm for volunteerism and support. Our Treasure Valley Down Syndrome Association’s Buddy Walk this year had so many volunteers we had to turn them away and put them on lists for future events. And we exceeded our fundraising goal during a year that should have yielded less. More than 1,200 people registered for the event.

I believe the Special Olympics World Winter Games opened the door to so much more in our community for our athletes. Respect, vision, opportunity, inclusion, acceptance and joy are words that come to mind.

Dianna and Gary Brown, Greenleaf, Idaho Fans wave their scarves at the Opening Ceremony of the 2009 World Games. 10

Engaging the passion and energy of Youth

Spreading the Word Eunice Kennedy Shriver always saw the power dancing and testimonials, the multi-media of inclusion – especially when young people event was streamed live into classrooms, school An outcome of the “Rally for Respect” with and without intellectual disabilities were assemblies and homes via the internet. was the announcement of the youth brought together through sport. That’s why Especially designed to connect with teens, the created and led Spread the Word to Special Olympics has programs and initiatives rally drove home the point that youth across the End the Word day. The grassroots dedicated to opening young minds and increasing globe can work together to eradicate discrimination campaign, which convened in various youth participation in the movement. of people with intellectual disabilities. formats throughout the country on 3.31.09, galvanized the energy and What better way to convince the world to accept While the rally officially ended after a couple of power of young people to make change people with intellectual disabilities than to tap hours, the spirit of the day continued with the in their home communities. into the world’s fastest growing most influential creation of high school and college public service communications network – teens? That’s just announcements, songs, poems, paintings, Special Olympics utilized its re-energized what happened at the Global Summit Unity Rally photographs and other actions inspired by the Internet presence to bring attention to which has become better known as the “Rally incredible day. Those in attendance also com- its R-Word Campaign launched the for Respect.” mitted themselves to promoting and activating previous year in response to the appalling students around raising the consciousness of use of “retard” in the filmTropic Thunder. Serving as one of the non-competition highlights society about the pervasive offensive use of The r-word.org micro-site gained steam of the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter the “R-Word” (retard) in their respective schools as tens of thousands of people visited Games, the two-hour Rally for Respect convened and communities. to express their support for ending the 2,500 youth with and without intellectual derogatory use of the word. disabilities and reached thousands more students around the world. Using videos, banners, music, The highly successful day engaged the media, celebrities, opinion leaders, Special Olympics leaders and most importantly, tens of thousands of young people. Participants united to challenge people everywhere to think before they speak and pledge to stop using the derogatory word “retard.” To date, activities have happened in every state in the U.S., as well as India, Malawi, and China.

Special Olympics athlete, Board Director and actor Eddie Barbanell with friend and co-star of “The Ringer” Johnny Knoxville at the 2009 Youth Rally for Respect in Boise, Idaho. 11

Providing Athletes equal access to good Health

Every time I come away from Chih Hua Liu, a figure skater from , very happy that the doctors could help him with developed pain in his left eye and nausea as his vision. “I couldn’t really see much out of one a Healthy Athletes event, I am he prepared to compete in Boise, Idaho at the eye,” he said, and the problem was affecting pumped up and ready to change 2009 World Winter Games. Fortunately, the his skating. the world. Healthy Athletes Healthy Athletes program was offering free screenings in its Special Olympics-Lions Clubs With medication, though, Liu was able to continue helps athletes achieve great International Opening Eyes venue. The results skating throughout the week, and a follow-up things they never thought of Hua Liu’s screening, however, surprised even visit to Healthy Athletes later in the week of the the veteran volunteer doctors working the event Games showed that the pressure had been possible – on and off the who immediately called for an ambulance to lowered. take Liu to the emergency room. playing field. Liu’s story is even more poignant considering that he almost didn’t have the opportunity to Dr. Matt Holder, Liu had extremely high intraocular pressure, Global Medical Advisor a condition called “Closed-angle Glaucoma.” participate in Boise. Raised in an orphanage Normally, the pressure in a person’s eye ranges in his earlier years, Liu was reunited with his between mid-teens to low 20s; the pressure in father about six years ago and started roller- Liu’s left eye was 68. blading and competing. His father was initially skeptical of the long trip to the United States, Global Sponsors “This was an acute medical emergency, one but changed his mind after Liu’s coaches spoke take Healthy Athletes that could have resulted in permanent blindness to him. That decision saved Liu’s eyesight and to New Levels if untreated,” said Dr. Matt Holder, global clinical had other positive effects as well. advisor for Healthy Athletes. Thanks to the continued support of Kate Zhang, a student at American University global sponsors Lions Clubs International, Dr. Jack Zarybnisky, the volunteer doctor who in Washington DC and volunteer translator for The Safilo Group and Essilor International, performed the screening and discovered the Liu and other members of his team, said the Healthy Athletes® expanded its services condition, was able to call in a prescription experience of competing at Special Olympics at events during 2009. Other partners for Liu, medicated eye drops that need to be was helping Liu become more outgoing. such as Boise, Idaho’s Miles of Smiles administered four times daily. “Apparently, he didn’t talk to people before, but now he spends time with his teammates, allowed Healthy Athletes to provide new “That’s why we are here – to help athletes like services like a mobile dental office at the and he talks to me, tells me how he is feeling that,” Zarybnisky said. Many Special Olympics and how happy he is to be here,” she said. 2009 World Games. A partnership with athletes have vision or other health issues. More Health One Global, a UK-based health than 900 athletes received eye exams like those Healthy Athletes followed up with Liu several care data management company, also administered to Liu throughout the week of the months after the Games. made it possible to enter information Games. Nearly 5000 screenings were given to from more than 60,000 health screenings athletes free of charge in six different health According to Ms. Su Min Chen, Liu’s coach, his into a central database to help Special areas. general health has never been better, and even Olympics as it piloted the Athlete Lifetime though he has not seen an eye doctor since Personal Health Record, a tool to give Shy and soft-spoken, Liu looked down when returning home, his symptoms have not returned. athletes, care-givers and healthcare asked about his experience, but said he was In addition to the attention to his medical needs, providers comprehensive access to Liu’s trip to the World Winter Games gave him Healthy Athletes screenings and greater self confidence, better communication, other health information. improved relationship skills and even influenced his family.

“His family feels honored as he had good per- formance in Boise,” Chen said. “Therefore they have accepted and support his participation in Special Olympics athlete Chih Hua Liu, a figure skater from Taiwan, being examined by Dr. Jack Special Olympics events.” Zarybnisky from Idaho.

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tapping into research and Innovation

Photo above: New Special Olympics athletes exercise at the first-ever Camp Shriver in Kenya.

EKS Fellow Brings In order to ensure the many legacies passed In 2009, Special Olympics published the Program Camp Shriver to Kenya down by Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver Toolkit titled Turning Research Knowledge continue to sustain the movement into the into Action, which organizes and presents the Upon completing the EKS Fellowship, future, Special Olympics stays in tune with movement’s most relevant facts and figures for Peter Bukhala returned to his home in how its programming affects athletes, families, quick and easy use in grant applications, donor Kenya to establish Africa’s first Camp volunteers, young people and the general public. letters, press releases, talking points and other Shriver with knowledge gained at This is achieved through its Research and communications materials. The Toolkit serves Special Olympics . Once Evaluation initiatives. In 2009, Special Olympics as a one-stop-shop for those seeking data that home, Bukhala established a partnership continued its pursuits to identify the pressing will share the organization’s story and its most between Kenyatta University in Nairobi issues facing people with intellectual disabilities poignant anecdotes with donors, volunteers, and Special Olympics Kenya to host the and commission scientific research to both policymakers and others interested in learning camp. Like the camps Bukhala grew to influence policy and to bring valuable services about the significant impact Special Olympics know in the U.S., Kenya’s Camp Shriver to those in need, and find ways to improve its has on the lives of people with intellectual serves as a place for people with intel- own programming. disabilities. lectual disabilities to learn new sports skills, improve individual sport perfor- mance, build friendships, and have fun with partners who have signed on and 2009 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Fellowship trained as volunteers. The first two-week camp in December 2009 proved to be Established in 2007, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) Fellowship unites Special Olympics a great success, with plans in the works for 2010. Programs from around the globe and builds on Mrs. Shriver’s belief that one person can make an enormous impact in the world. Each year, Fellows arrive to the Program, based in the U.S., from each Special Olympics region. Fellows leave as part of a global family, ready to improve the lives of those with intellectual disabilities in their own countries with a renewed sense of focus and urgency.

The 2009 EKS Fellows: Dasha Zakharova (Russia), Peter Bukhala (Kenya), Phillip Mphahlele (South Africa), Anil Darpalli (India), and Sarah Alam (Pakistan) traveled to the U.S. for 10 weeks during the summer to gain a greater understanding of the Special Olympics movement. During their first six weeks in the U.S., the Fellows based themselves in Washington, D.C. at Special Olympics headquarters for training in sports and competition, government affairs, health, fundraising, communications, strategic planning, leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and cultural competency, in addition to a rich exchange of dialogue in group sessions.

For the remaining four weeks, the Fellows immersed themselves in the field at Programs in Washington, Iowa, Wisconsin, New Jersey and Louisiana. Special Olympics gained a cadre of well-trained professionals dedicated to promoting policies and programs to benefit people with intellectual disabilities around the world. It goes without saying that the Fellows will advance Mrs. Making a Difference Clockwise from top: 2009 EKS Fellows Phillip Shriver’s legacy – a responsibility that was heightened upon her death during the end of their visit Mphahlele (South Africa), Peter Bukhala (Kenya), in August 2009. Dasha Zakharova (Russia), Sarah Alam (Pakistan), Anil Kumar Darpalli (India) 13

where in the world: Africa

Special Olympics and The Every four years, around the FIFA World Cup™ Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, kickoff, an extensive tour of “The Ball” makes , Malawi, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana Ball together have the power to its way across the continent hosting the global and, finally, its destination, South Africa. During the help break down the many barriers football championship. “The Ball” tour was journey, The Ball will be signed and played with and divisions that the world founded by the humanitarian group Spirit of by thousands of people at football matches, in Football, which hails the journey of the iconic classrooms and elsewhere, as it meets kings, faces. This journey to the football as the equivalent of an Olympic Torch presidents and ministers, and collects inspiring World Cup will create under- Run. Traveling from town to town, The Ball gets football stories from all over. signed, played with and kicked around ­– all as standing and friendships a way of promoting football and unity around In preparation for this global football event, SOA through sport, something that the world. spent much of 2009 preparing to showcase the achievements of intellectually disabled athletes Special Olympics accomplishes With the 2010 FIFA World Cup being hosted in as many ways as possible, including through daily, throughout the world. on the African continent for the first time, The activities around “The Ball Tour.” SOA also Ball’s unique pilgrimage makes its first tour of launched a new African Football Initiative with Dr. John Dow, many countries in the Special Olympics Africa a friendly unified celebrity football challenge Acting Regional Managing Director (SOA) Region. The 2010 Ball will feature the at Square in Johannesburg, for Special Olympics Africa Special Olympics Africa logo during its long where South Africa First Lady Nompumelelo journey, which begins at Battersea Park in Zuma kicked a prototype of The Ball 2010 to London – the site of the first game of modern get things rolling. The pairing of The Ball and rules football in 1864. SOA is a perfect match, as the sport of football and Special Olympics celebrate both unity and Both Special Olympics and the The ball for the tour is manufactured in Africa, differences among people and set the stage for sport of football give rise to a by Africans, for Africa through a partnership projects spurred by the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with the social enterprise organization, Alive which will benefit athletes in the region well common set of rules which enables and Kicking. It will travel 10,000 miles through beyond the big event. the whole world to play together. England, , the , , , , , , Morocco, , Mali, Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Benin Namibia Botswana Niger Burkina Faso Nigeria Cameroon Reunion Chad Rwanda Congo Senegal (Brazzaville) Seychelles Cote d’Ivoire South Africa Democratic Republic of Swaziland Congo Tanzania Kenya The Gambia Lesotho Togo

Malawi Uganda Mali ZAmbIA Mauritius First Lady of South Africa Mrs. Nompumelelo Zuma kicks off the Special Olympics Africa Football Initiative launch. 14

where in the world: Asia Pacific

A small body of determined The Special Olympics Asia Pacific Region had Despite conflict, bombings, office structural an incredible year of growth anchored in India damage and staff injuries, Special Olympics spirits fired by an unquenchable and unexpected places like Afghanistan. Afghanistan was able to still hold their National faith in their mission can alter The Region saw a 17.7 percent growth rate Games in October 2009, just delayed a couple the course of history. in just one year. weeks. In India, the government understands the value Those Games boosted the growth numbers that Mahatma Gandhi of Special Olympics in developing youth and Program has seen since first established with communities. The government provides millions five athletes in 2003. Now with more than 600 of dollars to community/broad-based/grassroots athletes, the Program is continuing to prove a sports development which is combined with the place of acceptance for the many athletes with sports infrastructure of . intellectual disabilities who had no opportunities. The result is that by the end of 2009 Special Olympics Bharat ran over 10,500 events for Earlier in the year, the National Government over 650,000 athletes. It is the biggest sports of Afghanistan also recognized the national federation in India by registered athletes. Special Olympics team who won Silver at the 2009 World Games in Boise, Idaho. The team In addition, the Indian Government is creating not only proudly shared their medals with the more opportunities for inclusive education and Minister Advisor of Sports, Parliament members, sports for people with intellectual disabilities and President of Afghanistan National Olympic and is providing funds for provision of the extra Committee, but they also did a demonstration resources needed, including aspects of the of the unique Special Olympics sport. Special Olympics Bharat Program and will give access to 1 million schools and provide resources that are used to give students access to sport.

Afghanistan Pakistan Bangladesh Samoa Bharat (India) Bhutan Brunei Darussalam Timor-Leste Cambodia Laos Myanmar Nippon () Pakistani Player during exhibition cricket match during the 2009 Cricket Carnival. 15

where in the world: East Asia

I hope that the holding of Cross-regional Beijing University this event will give people in Competitions Students Promote “Be a Fan” Campaign Taiwan a better understanding Special Olympics East Asia (SOEA) planned and managed several major Regional and of Special Olympics, and that During an evening in October, young faces cross-regional competitions during 2009, it will encourage more families including a bocce competition in Korea, a packed Tsinghua University’s School of Sciences auditorium for an award ceremony for the UBS- with intellectual disabilities football competition in Hubei, China, and an International Unified Race and football Special Olympics University Campus Contest to stop hiding from the society competition in Shanghai, China. which highlighted videos, photos articles, and try to find more vehicles Public Service Announcements and other works SOEA also hosted an International Tourna- inspired by the “Be a Fan of Special Olympics” to develop their potential. ment at Pei Tou Kuo Hua Golf and Country campaign. More than 200 volunteers from top- Club in Taipei, Taiwan in 2009. The event was tier universities in Beijing, including Tsinghua Mr. Bai Hsiu-Hsiung, attended by ten teams comprised of leading University, Communication University of China, Tournament President and Chairman People’s University of China, Beijing Foreign of Special Olympics Chinese Tapei Special Olympics athletes from , mainland China, , Great Britain, Hong Studies University, and Beijing Language and Kong, Ireland, Korea, , South Africa and Culture University attended the ceremony. the United States. During the four days of the Also in attendance were Special Olympics tournament, athletes competed in many levels athletes, community members and honored of play. Five of Taiwan’s top Ladies Professional guests from UBS China and other organizations. Golf Association pros playing in the U.S. - Yani Tseng, Teresa Lu, Candie Kung, Amy Hung and Yu Ping Lin – attended the tournament to give demonstrations, offer advice and share their experience with the athletes. I see from the wonderful works that

All of the competitions provided opportunities Special Olympics has touched so for athletes from across the region to compete many young students. UBS China and communicate with each other. The events also attracted attention and understanding has supported Special Olympics for from communities and sponsors who continue several years. We are glad to see that China to support these important Special Olympics through this contest more young people chinese taipei events. have been drawn to the great cause of Korea Special Olympics. We will continue to macau work with Special Olympics and other supporters to create a better world for people with intellectual disabilities.

Mr. David Li, Chairman and Country Head of UBS China

Honored guests with university students and SO athletes for the awards ceremony; (mid-front) Madam Wang Naikun, Chairperson of SO China and Vice Chairman of China Disabled Persons’ Federation 16

where in the world: Europe & Eurasia

I believe we are entering into Government funding bolsters efforts an exciting new phase for sport In 2009, Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia (SOEE) enjoyed a significant boost to efforts in bettering the life of people with intellectual disabilities through sport, with generous funding included in the in Europe. The European European Union’s general budget. SOEE dedicated the much needed financial support to Special Union is clearly recognizing Olympics programs across the 27 European Union Member States. Funding also went towards the important role sport plays assisting with the 2010 Special Olympics European Games to be held in Warsaw, and towards the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games taking place in Athens, . This boost in in education, culture, social funding came on the heels of the recent grant from the European Commission under the Preparatory cohesion and public health Action in the field of sport. within our European society. New Partnerships Give , Managing Director for a Boost Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia in Europe

SOEE also signed a new partnership with Euroleague Basketball to promote greater One of our principal goals is opportunities in basketball for people with ensuring that everyone has the intellectual disabilities during the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Euroleague Basketball clubs, opportunity to enjoy the benefits players, coaches and referees have been of basketball. That is why this actively involved in the partnership. season we are dedicating all our During 2009, Euroleague dedicated the 20 efforts to raise awareness and basketball games which took place in 24 cities across Europe from November 11th to support the Special Olympics November 26th to Special Olympics under the Europe/Eurasia movement, slogan “Basketball For Everyone.” Euroleague players wore t-shirts promoting Special Olympics from which we all have many Basketball Week is the flagship event of the FIBA while the home team captain addressed fans Europe-Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia (SOEE) things to learn. partnership that was established in May 2004 with before each opening tip-off promoting respect, Jordi Bertomeu, the aim of developing basketball for players with acceptance and inclusion for athletes with Euroleague Basketball CEO intellectual disabilities. It takes place in November intellectual disabilities. of each year. Later that month, Special Olympics celebrated the 2009 European Basketball Week with the Albania San Marino endorsement from Euroleague Basketball as Andorra Denmark Iceland well as support from FIBA Europe. For Special Ireland Malta Olympics, the week represented its ongoing Faroe Islands Isle of Man commitment to increase the number of registered basketball players in Europe to 56,000 by 2011 Monaco Spain as well as recruit 300 more volunteer coaches. France Italy During the week, more than 200 activities took Belgium FYR Macedonia Netherlands Switzerland place across European cities and towns including Bosnia & Kosovo Tajikistan local and national tournaments, clinics with Herzegovina Germany Kyrgyz Poland professional coaches and players and games. Gibraltar Republic Turkmenistan Great Britain Greece Liechtenstein Russia 17

where in the world: Latin America

For the South American In 2009, Special Olympics Latin America Margarita Zavala Calderon. The event served (SOLA) national and local leadership renewed as a key component of “Tenis Somos Todos” Confederation it is an honor to their commitment to pursuing growth opportu- (Tennis for All), a program that supports the be present at such an important nities in spite of global economic uncertainty. social and athletic development of people with SOLA held more than 3,500 competitions in intellectual disabilities in Latin America through event. To the athletes, thank you 19 countries across Latin America throughout tennis. for being part of it. Thanks for the year, demonstrating to the sports world During the second half of 2009, the pace of showing the world that tennis that Special Olympics is a movement that takes sports training and the preparation of athletes activities in Latin America accelerated as Special is for everyone and for teaching for competition very seriously. Olympics , government officials, us that you can win in sports the city of San Juan and countless volunteers Some of these competitions resulted from the prepared to host the II Juegos Latinoamericanos not only win with reason, but successful expansion of SOLA’s participation de Olimpiadas Especiales in 2010. Governor also with the heart. Thanks for in tennis, thanks to alliances established with Luis Fortuño and San Juan Mayor Jorge Santini the South American Tennis Confederation embraced these Games as representing an showing us that with effort and (COSAT) and Central America and Caribbean important event for Puerto Rico, working hard sacrifice any goal is achievable. Tennis Confederation (COTECC). The 2nd Pan- to secure the necessary funding to ensure that American Special Olympics Tennis Tournament these Games would take place. Sergio Elias, held in Monterrey, was a testimony President of South American Tennis to this achievement, as 150 athletes from 23 Also during this time when many in the Confederation during the II Pan American corporate community hesitated to invest in new Tennis Tournament of SOLA countries competed in this world-class tournament, which was attended by Mexico’s First Lady philanthropic programs, Procter & Gamble Latin America saw an opportunity to promote corporate responsibility and public awareness about Special Olympics athletes, signing a two-year partnership agreement to become SOLA’s first Photo above: multi-national regional partner. The campaign, football team against . which launched in Mexico at the end of 2009, will be implemented in 14 Latin American coun- tries through August 2010 and is expected to raise unprecedented public awareness for local programs and for the organization. Paraguay Brazil Puerto Rico Chile Honduras Mexico Panama Moises Aguilar from El Salvador playing tennis. 18

where in the world: Middle East & North Africa

The Special Olympics movement In 2009, the Special Olympics Middle East President Ahmad Abdullah Sambi of the Comoros North Africa (MENA) Region saw tremendous was honored with the Special Olympics Interna- is an organization of sport, support from Heads of State and Leaders tional Award to encourage continued growth of social and humanitarian work throughout the Region. From Morocco to one of the Region’s newest Programs. Earlier in of the highest order and the Saudi Arabia, the overwhelming support was the year, The Comoro Islands participated in the a testament to the years of growth and work 2009 World Games. Global Congress is imperative in the Region. to the progress of the noble Also honored with the Special Olympics Inter- In May 2009, His Royal Highness Prince Sultan national Award was His Excellency President worldwide endeavors of bin Fahd of Saudi Arabia presented the largest Zine El Abidine Ben Ali of for a recent Special Olympics, and it cash donation to the MENA Region. Two months law enacted in Tunisia concerning the support later, Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Amina of individuals with disabilities and helping them needs our full engagement of Morocco and Special Olympics International to be involved in the social and economic day- and unconditional support. Board Director announced that Special Olympics to-day life of their community. Morocco would host the 2010 Special Olympics Her Royal Highness Global Congress under the patronage of His Looking to the future, the MENA Region Princess Lalla Amina of Morocco Majesty The King Mohammed VI of Morocco. received the official letter from the Ministry of Chair of Special Olympics Morocco This event would unite Special Olympics leaders Sports in Syria confirming that the country will Board Director, Special Olympics host the 7th 2010 MENA Regional Games under International from throughout the world to convene in Marrakech, Morocco to discuss the future of the patronage of H.E. Mrs. Asmaa Al Assad, the Special Olympics movement. Syria’s First Lady from 24 Sept till 3 Oct, 2010. The government has guaranteed both cash and Also in 2009, Abu Dhabi’s Crown HH Sheikh in-kind donations to cover all games costs for Mohamed Bin Zayed confirmed his donation hosting 2,000 athletes representing all the 23 commitment to support the continued develop- Special Olympics MENA Programs. ment of Special Olympics Programs throughout the region.

Algeria Somalia Bahrain Sudan Comoros Syria Tunisia Iraq United Arab Jordan Emirates Yemen Lebanon Libya Mauritania Morocco Palestine H.E. Mrs. Asmaa Al Assad, First Lady of Syria, with Equestrian athletes. Syria will host the upcoming 2010 Middle Saudi Arabia East North Africa Regional Games. 19

where in the world: North America

Being involved in Special Throughout the Special Olympics North America Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas anchored Region, 2009 brought youth engagement and the twin island nation’s commitment to Special Olympics, seeing how everyone innovation to further the movement. Thanks to Olympics when he signed a Partnership Agree- is thought of as equal, then funding from the Department of Education, in ment to provide support—both technical and, its second year, Project UNIFY® gave Special in some cases, monetary—to Special Olympics watching how people at school Olympics’ U.S. Programs resources, tools and St. Kitts & Nevis, for the further development respond to students with technical assistance to work with schools in of the program. intellectual disabilities by making developing ways that students with and without intellectual disabilities can learn with and about “By signing this agreement not only does Special fun of them or just completely each other, overcome barriers to acceptance Olympics St. Kitts & Nevis have the right to call ignoring them, has made me and become leaders for change. for Government support when they need it, it also makes it mandatory for Government to do a num- realize that there needs to be More than 1,700 schools and over 625,000 ber of things necessary to take this organization a change in our schools and young people were engaged throughout the 48 to a higher level,” said the Prime Minister, as he states where Project UNIFY was fully integrated restated his Administration’s commitment to communities. I am being given in 2009. The tremendous momentum around anchor quality growth of the organization and the chance to make a difference. this initiative even reached as far as places called for all in the region to change their such as Jersey City, where Special Olympics and attitudes toward people with disabilities. I get to be a person behind the local school district have worked together the change. for more than 30 years to bring students and In 2009, the Special Olympics brand continues the community together to rally around people to attract major donors and media throughout Samantha Huffman, with intellectual disabilities. Jersey City’s school Canada. Featured in a one-hour TSN broadcast Youth Activation Committee member, district, known for its inclusion classes that in- on November 7th, age 17 tegrate special education and general education appeared with notable donors and special guests students, adopted Project UNIFY district-wide— including Cyril Dimitrius, Toyota Canada’s CFO- a model Special Olympics hopes to replicate in -kicking off Special Olympics month around the the future throughout all participating states. country. In addition, the 27th Special Olympics Canada Festival, a signature fundraising and In April of 2009, The Federation of St. Kitts & awareness event, played host to more than Nevis introduced special arrangements for people 1,000 guests in 2009. with special needs as a Government policy.

Aruba Haiti united states Louisiana ohio maine oklahoma Bahamas Jamaica aLabama aLaska maryland oregon Barbados Montserrat arizona massachusetts pennsylvania Belize St. Lucia arkansas michigan rhode Island Colorado minnesota South Carolina Bermuda St. Maarten Connecticut mississippi South Dakota Canada St. Vincent & delaware missouri Southern the Grenadines California Caribbean diSTrict of montana Suriname Columbia nebraska Tennessee Cayman Islands Florida nevada Texas Trinidad & Curacao georgia new Hampshire uTah Tobago hawaii vermont Dominica new Jersey Virgin Islands idaho new Mexico virginia Grenada (US) iLLinois new York washington Guadeloupe Virgin Islands indiana north Carolina west Virginia iowa north Dakota wisconsin Guyana (British) kansas northern wyoming kentucky California The USA Hockey Team celebrates their victory on the winner’s podium in February at the 2009 World Winter Games held in Boise, Idaho. 20

Global Supporters Working together, Special Olympics and its sponsors change lives around the world.

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation was proud to be the official transporter of the Olympics. Our partnership continues having pledged its support for the Special Olympics Flame of Hope. executed regional promotion campaigns in movement and its mission by providing funding Latin America and the Middle East. Mattel, Inc., and the Mattel for Special Olympics Team USA, the 2007 Children’s Foundation launched Special Olympics World Summer Games in a global partnership with Special Shanghai, China and the 2009 Special Olympics Olympics in 2005. Mattel’s support focuses on In 2008, Safeway Inc. added Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho. They have the development of three programs: the Young as a beneficiary of its successful April customer recently provided support for the 2010 Work- Athletes™ program, which will engage youth fundraising campaign to benefit individuals force Development Town Hall. ages 2 through 7 with intellectual disabilities; with disabilities. Through customer donations the Special Olympics Get Into It® school-based at the cash register, the campaign provided a curriculum, which will teach understanding, platform for local Special Olympics Programs The Coca-Cola Company became a founding acceptance and involvement; and Team Mattel, in the 21 states, the District of Columbia and partner of Special Olympics in 1968, our which engages Mattel employees as volunteers Canada to collaborate with their local Safeway founding year. Today, Coca-Cola, as an Official in the largest Special Olympics corporate stores to raise awareness for the promotion. Global Partner of Special Olympics, supports volunteer presence around the world. Since the the movement through cash, in-kind products partnership’s inception, 11,000 Mattel employees and services, and marketing and fundraising have volunteered in 21 countries (34 Programs) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide was support. Over the years Coca-Cola has provided at 360 sports events, more than 22,000 Young the exclusive Hotel Sponsor of Special Olympics support for local Special Olympics Programs Athletes and their family members have been Inc. from May 2006 through April 2009 and through its bottlers. As an Official Global Partner recruited, and over 577,000 young people have of the 2007 Special Olympics Summer World of the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter volunteered in more than 15,000 schools with Games. Through donations, cause-related Games in Boise, Idaho, Coca-Cola demonstrated training for over 79,000 teachers. marketing and the support of the Starwood its commitment to the Special Olympics movement Preferred Guest program, Starwood generated through a full blown advertising and promotional positive awareness of Special Olympics, its campaign spotlighting local Idaho Special The Procter & Gamble Company has supported mission and the triumphs of individuals with Olympics athletes. Special Olympics movement for more than 30 intellectual disabilities in the worldwide com- years and helped raise awareness and funds munity. Starwood broadcast Special Olympics to help people with intellectual disabilities public service announcements on its internal DHL provided continued leadership and critical with its annual P&GbrandSAVER® since its television channel in all of its hotels. The Starwood support for the Global Law Enforcement Torch inception in 1980. Over the past 18 years, Preferred Guest Program offered Special Run for the 2009 World Winter Games in Boise, P&G has increased its reach by supporting Olympics the ability to redeem Starpoints at Idaho. Their expertise in express logistics and Special Olympics outside of the U.S. as well. Starwood hotels and resorts around the globe. delivery services made it possible to transport Since 2006, Procter and Gamble has donated This partnership has been priceless to the many the flame across 5 continents- a distance of funds to focus on children in need ages 0-13 families and athletes who were able to attend 37,000 miles. At every stop along the way DHL through the Live Learn and Thrive Grants Special Olympics Games and events because employees and leadership participated in the which have supported over 50 countries of the generous discounts made available. run and ceremonies. From start to finish DHL throughout the seven regions of Special 21

In its 29th year the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics The Walmart Foundation has supported continues to be the movement’s largest grass- the Special Olympics movement at all levels. roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. The National Giving Program has supported Annually, 85,000 law enforcement officers “Greening the Games” initiatives at the 2009 representing 49 nations participate in the Torch Special Olympics World Winter Games and the Run activities ranging from the run itself, to polar 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games. plunges, Tip-a-Cop events and selling more The National Giving Program has also recently than 400,000 t-shirts for Special Olympics. supported the Healthy Athletes program. Walmart In 2009 law enforcement officers continued has been a strong supporter of Special Olympics the tradition of carrying the Flame of Hope into Programs in the U.S. through its State Giving the Opening Ceremonies for the World Winter Program, Walmart Store and Sam’s Club Giving Games in Boise, Idaho. Programs, in-kind support and employee engagement through their Volunteerism Always Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Supporters: Pays program. In 2009, the Walmart Foundation Now in its 10th year, the partnership between Special Olympics and the Lions Clubs granted funds through its State Giving Program. International Foundation has made it possible to bring quality vision care to Special The funding from these grants supports such Olympics athletes around the globe. In addition to donating funds each year since initiatives as Young Athletes, Healthy Athletes, the beginning of its partnership with Special Olympics, Lions Clubs have supported general health and fitness through sports, the Opening Eyes program with thousands of volunteers from more than 60 countries. Lions play a local/area/state-level competitions and a crucial volunteer role, assisting with registration, color vision testing, visual acuity tests and distribution summer sports camp. of glasses and protective sports goggles.

In 2009, more than 10,000 eye glasses and 2,500 sports goggles with lenses from Essilor International were given away to athletes who needed them. Since the global partnership began in 2002, Essilor has been the official global supplier of ophthalmic lenses to the Special Olympics Lions Club International Opening Eyes program. In 2009, MTM Recognition, the Official Sponsor of Essilor signed an agreement with Special Olympics to continue its relationship, ensuring that this Special Olympics, has been manufacturing global sponsorship will continue well into the future. In addition to providing supplies, Essilor also and sponsoring Special Olympics World Games encourages their employees to attend Opening Eyes screenings and become involved in the provision medals since 1987 and has been the official of quality eye care for persons with intellectual disabilities. U.S. awards licensee of Special Olympics for over 20 years. The SàfiloG roup supports the Special Olympics Lions Club International Opening Eyes program by supplying high-end designer frames and sunglasses completely free of charge to athletes. Since this partnership began in 2003, Sàfilo has donated approximately 10,000 frames and 20,000 sunglasses every year. The Sàfilo Group, one of the world’s leading producers of optical glasses, sunglasses and eyewear for sports, has always paid special attention to social causes throughout its global operation. 22

2009 Special Olympics International Global Supporters

Individuals, corporations and foundations that made gifts to Special Olympics international in 2009.

Academy of General Dentistry Steve Capust Susan Fritsch Jack Brothers Associates LLC Foundation Stephen E. and Susanna M. Carey Joan Ganz Conney and Jason M. James Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Peter G. Peterson Carnival Cruise Lines Jane Smith Turner Foundation Richard M. and Emily N. Alexander Ann Marie Gima Stephen and Liz Carter JMN Financial LLC All Audiology, Inc. GKN Foundation Cartier North America John and Jordan David Foundation HRH Prince Sultan Bin Fahd bin GN Resound Abdulaziz Al Saud Charity Gift Certificates Howard Katz Goldman Sachs & Co. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Henri and Genny Chase William and Linda Kaufman Goldman Sachs Gives N. Al-Missned The Coca-Cola Company Jena and Michael King Goldring, Herts & Lichtenstein LLP Alpha Sigma Alpha - Zeta Rho Colgate Thomas Klein Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation Golf Course Superintendents Jacquline Dacosta Association of America Knights of Columbus 10034 American Federation of Teachers Donald Daley Gone Gator Music The Knights of the Grip of Connecticut AFL-CIO and Western Massachusetts Yolando Eleta de Varela Good-Lite Anna and John J. Sie Foundation George W. Landrum Dearborn Advisors Gregory Haack Apangea Learning Ray and Stephanie Lane Michael Dedoshka Barry G. and Jane T. Haimes Roberta Armani Jeffrey M. Lansing Dewey Square Group, LLC David H. and Anna Hall Richard Ash Ricki M. Lasky DHL Henry E. Haller B & J Association Liberty Sport Larry Dicke Bridget S. Hardy Bank of America Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Lieber, Jr. Mark Dowley Ruth Harlan Edward M. Batchelder and Lions Clubs International Foundation Susan L. Senator Todd F. and Lorraine Quinn Devers Andrew J. Hayden and The Llee Foundation Ruth Bedford David DuMouchel Shannon H. Shay Mark London and Dania Fitzgerald Biosoustics Florence B. D’Urso Health Enhancement Systems The Lookout Foundations Jacob Bloom E-Trade Financial Health One Global Lovin’ Scoopful LLC Bob’s Stores Corp. Jay Emmett HMG Strategy, LLC Larry and Stacey Lucchino The Boeing Company Essilor International HMS Business Services Inc. Brady and Jill M. Lum Foundation Family and Friends Charity Golf Outing Hometown Foundation Inc. Roderick Macfarquhar Gertrude Boyle Kevin and Kristina Farr Horsley Bridge Partners Maureen E. Mack David and Laura Braddock James Feldman and Natalie Wexler Marian Hunt Mandalay Pictures Theresa Breslin Ford Family Trust Roy Hunt III John and Mary Manley Business Professionals of America Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver I Do Foundation & Jacobson LLP Don and Barb Martin Dave Buthman The Imagine Foundation Robert and Shari Friedman Mattel Children’s Foundation Capitol Indemnity Corporation William M. and A.C. Isaac 23

Mattel, Inc. Perfect 10 Productions, Inc. Maria Shriver Widex Michael and Hannah Mazer Ronald O. Perelman Timothy P. Shriver The William E. Simon Foundation Fiona Mcdowell PGA OF America Shutterfly Wisteria William McGurn Piedmont VA Amateur Sonic Innovations Pamela Wright National Tournament The MCJ Amelior Foundation Arne and Ruth Sorenson Wynn Resorts The Pioneer Fund on behalf of Brian Meister Scott and Tracie Hamilton Southern Lehigh School District Marilyn Yamamoto MFS Investment Management Potomac Strategic Development Co., LLC Starwood Hotels & Resorts Robert Yellin Worldwide, Inc. Milliken Foundation The Procter & Gamble Company Shirley Young Vicky Strauss Kennedy Mitsubishi Digital Electronics Jose Renteria Dr. Dicken and Meilin Yung Stuart Family Foundation John L. Montegari and Leonora C. Hunt Amy Robbins Sunray Information Technologies Moose Charities Andrew Robertson Sunstar Americas Angelo Moratti Lowell W. and Leila H. Robinson Superior Essex, Inc. Sigmund and Lynn Morawski Lisenne Rockefeller Symetra Mario Morino RSM McGladrey, Inc. TD Bank Elizabeth Mowins Capell Rudolph Henry Thorne North American Police Ski Champions David Rutherford Barbera Thornhill The National Basketball Association SC Group Toys “R” Us Children’s Fund Natus Medical Inc. Safeway Foundation The TR Family Trust Margo MacNabb Nederlander Safilo S.p.A and James L. Nederlander Emmanuel Trigens Samons Preston Network for Good UBS AG Kim Samuel Johnson The New York Community Trust UMASS-Boston Sheryl Sandberg and David Goldberg North American Police Ski Champions United States Golf Association Scott Schefrin N.S.C.A.A Foundation Vanessa Williams Benjamin and Sophie Scher NYSE Euronext Vanneck Bailey Foundation Thomas and Susan Schmitt Optos Victor and Christine Anthony Family Patricia Schutts Foundation, Inc. Oticon Schwab Charitable Trust VSP Timothy Parameter Seabord Coporation The Wachter Family Trust Scott Parsons Shanghai Fudan Walmart Foundation The Parthenon Group James and Monica Shay The Walt Disney Company Patterson Dental Supply Joseph F. and Connie Shay Warner Truck Center David Payne Joseph F. Shay, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Warren D. Weaver Paul R. Pearson and Randall Pinder Timothy D. Shay Joseph J. and Adrienne Welsh Pepsico Foundation Inc.

While we appreciate all gifts - big and small - made to Special Olympics and its programs worldwide, the 2009 Global Supporter list recognizes those gifts above a certain level made to Special Olympics International. Every effort has been made to ensure that the listing is complete and to secure donor consent to be recognized. Any omissions are either unintentional or reflect donor wishes to remain anonymous. 24

2009 Financials

Unrestricted Unrestricted total temporarily Undesignated designated Unrestricted restricted

REVENUES, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT Direct mail contributions $35,318,210 $ - $35,318,210 $ - Individual and corporate contributions and sponsorships 26,647,495 2,119,131 28,766,626 1,906,229 Federal grants - 18,906,475 18,906,475 - Program assessments 2,977,754 - 2,977,754 - Royalty income 72,790 455,385 528,175 - Net appreciation in trust assets - 10,344,566 10,344,566 - Net investment income 737,946 226,282 964,228 - Other income 1,416,764 392,618 1,809,382 -

Total revenues, losses and other support 67,170,959 32,444,457 99,615,416 1,906,229

NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION Satisfaction of program restrictions - 2,381,081 2,381,081 (2,381,081) Expiration of time restrictions 948,395 - 948,395 (948,395)

Total revenues and net assets released from restrictions 68,119,354 34,825,538 102,944,892 (1,423,247)

EXPENSES Program assistance 39,578,213 16,579,772 56,157,985 - Public education and communications 8,178,821 54,580 8,233,401 - Sports training and competitions 1,936,125 10,467,189 12,403,314 - Fundraising 11,454,368 528,117 11,982,485 - Management and general 3,503,414 7,485 3,510,899 -

Total expenses 64,650,941 27,637,143 92,288,084 -

CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 3,468,413 7,188,395 10,656,808 (1,423,247)

NET ASSETS–Beginning of year 2,572,333 44,198,222 46,770,555 2,974,526

NET ASSETS–End of year $6,040,746 $51,386,617 $57,427,363 $1,551,279

Special Olympics’ complete 2008 audited financials and IRS Form 990 are available on our website, www.specialolympics.org 25

permanently FY 2009 FY 2008 restricted TOTAL TOTAL Revenue, Gains and Other Support*

3.27% Federal Grants Program Assessments $ - $35,318,210 $35,848,492 .58% Royalty Income - 30,672,855 26,637,625 Other Income - 18,906,475 10,170,252 20.74% 2.93% - 2,977,754 3,076,468

- 528,175 981,370 33.74% 38.74% - 10,344,566 (18,736,964) - 964,228 (1,683,447) - 1,809,382 587,984

- 101,521,645 56,881,780 Individual, Direct Mail Corporate Contributions Contributions and Sponsorships

- - - *(excluding net trust activity) 2009 - - - Total Income: $101,521,645 Less (Trust Inc.): (10,344,566) - 101,521,645 56,881,780 Net Inc. (Less Trust): 91,170,079

- 56,157,985 48,539,369 expenses - 8,233,401 8,827,838 - 12,403,314 10,784,985 Fundraising Sports Training - 11,982,485 11,841,980 and Competitions 3.81% - 3,510,899 3,322,377 Management 13.44% 12.98% and General - 92,288,084 83,316,549 8.92%

- 9,233,561 (26,434,769) 60.85% Program Assistance 198,584 49,943,665 76,378,434

$198,584 $59,177,226 $49,943,665 Public Education and Communications

Special Olympics’ complete 2008 audited financials and IRS Form 990 are available on our website, www.specialolympics.org 26

2009 Board of Directors

Dr. Timothy P. Shriver Dr. David Braddock Mr. Scott Hamilton Dr. Andrey Pavlov Chairman & CEO, Executive Director, Sports Broadcaster, Chairman, Special Olympics Russia Special Olympics, Inc. Coleman Institute for Cognitive Olympic Ice Skating Gold Medalist Ministry of Science & Technologies Disabilities of the Russian Federation Mr. Stephen M. Carter Associate Vice President for Mr. Jia Yong Lead Director & Vice Chair, Research, IAC East Asia Representative, Mr. Samuel Perkins Chief Executive Officer, University of Colorado System Executive Chairman, Former NBA Player, Superior Essex, Inc. Special Olympics China Vice President, Player Relations, Mr. Fernando Antonio Indiana Pacers Ms. Nadia Comaneci Ceballos Chacón Ms. Kim Samuel-Johnson Vice Chair IAC Latin America Representative, Director, The Samuel Group Dr. Mathews Phosa Olympic Gold Medalist President, Chairman, Mr. Muhtar Kent Special Olympics Honduras Special Olympics South Africa Mr. Raymond J. Lane Chairman & CEO, Vice Chair Ms. Loretta Claiborne The Coca-Cola Company Mr. David Rutherford Managing Partner, Special Olympics Athlete, USA, IAC Asia-Pacific Representative, Mr. Ossie Kilkenny Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers Holder of Honorary Doctorate Chairman, International Entrepreneur, Degrees from Quinnipiac University Special Olympics New Zealand Mr. J. Brady Lum Founder, O.J. Kilkenny & Company and Villanova University President & COO, Ms. Guyla Saidova

Special Olympics, Inc. Mr. Lawrence Lucchino IAC Europe/Eurasia Representative, Mr. Bart Conner President & Chief Executive Officer, National Director, Sports Broadcaster, Mr. Andrew Robertson Boston Red Sox Special Olympics Uzbekistan Treasurer Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist Chief Executive Officer, Mr. John F. Manley Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver Ms. Donna de Varona BBDO Worldwide, Inc. Private Investor Founder, Special Olympics, Inc. Sports Broadcaster, Olympic Gold Medalist Mr. Jo McDaid Ms. Maria Shriver Mr. William Alford IAC Europe-Eurasia Representative, First Lady of California, Ms. Yolanda Eleta de Varela Professor, Harvard Law School National Director, Broadcast Journalist & Author President, Special Olympics HRH Princess Lalla Amina Panama Member, Latin America Ms. Margaret Spellings IAC Middle East/North Africa Strategic Advisory Council Ms. Yoshiko Mitsui President & CEO, Representative, IAC Asia-Pacific Representative, Margaret Spellings & Company, Mr. Jay Emmett Honorary Chairperson, Chairperson, Former U.S. Secretary of Education President, Redwood Productions Special Olympics Morocco Special Olympics Nippon (Japan) Ms. Anne Sweeney Mr. Kevin M. Farr Mr. Peter Arnell Mr. Angelo Moratti President, Chief Financial Officer, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Chairman, Special Olympics Italy ABC Cable Networks Group & Mattel, Inc. Arnell Group Brand Consulting Vice Chairman, SARAS S.p.A. Disney Channel Worldwide Ms. Anne Finucane Mr. Edward Barbanell Ms. Florence Nabayinda HE Vivian Fernández de Torrijos Chief Marketing Officer Special Olympics Athlete, Special Olympics Athlete, Uganda, Former First Lady of the Republic & President, Northeast Actor, “The Ringer” 30th Anniversary of Panama Bank of America Global Messenger Mrs. Folashade Bolumole Ms. Vanessa Williams HE Ólafur R. Grímsson IAC Africa Representative, Mr. Bob Norbie Actress & Recording Artist President, Republic of Iceland National Director, IAC North America Representative, Special Olympics Nigeria Executive Director, Dr. Dicken Yung Special Olympics Montana Former President of Special Olympics East Asia 27

2009 Leadership Staff & Mission

leadership staff Special Olympics Mission

Timothy P. Shriver To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving J. Brady Lum them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, President & Chief Operating Officer experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with Drake Turrentine their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Chief Legal Officer

Stephen Corbin Senior Vice President, Constituent Services & Support

Douglas K. Stevens Chief Financial Officer

André Mendes Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning & Global CIO

Lee Todd Chief World Games & Competition

Peter Wheeler Chief Communications & Marketing Officer

John Dow Chief Operating Officer, Regional Growth Acting Regional Managing Director, Photo by Richard Corman Special Olympics Africa and Asia Pacific Regions

Anna Chan Regional Managing Director, Special Olympics East Asia region This is it: Mary Davis Regional Managing Director, There is no joy like the joy of unleashing the human spirit. Special Olympics Europe Eurasia There is no laughter like the laughter of those who are happy with others. Dennis Brueggemann There is no purpose nobler than to build communities of acceptance for all. Regional Managing Director, Special Olympics Latin America This is our glory.

Ayman Wahab Regional Managing Director, Special Olympics Middle East North Africa Region

Bob Gobrecht Regional Managing Director, Special Olympics North America www.SpecialOlympics.org

Annual Report design by Jacob Tyler | www.jacobtyler.com 2009 Annual Report about the Cover Portrait Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s portrait was made by artist David Lenz and is on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. It represents the first time the museum commissioned a portrait of an individual who has not served as either a president or first lady. The portrait’s prominent location, adjacent to the Smithsonian’s much-loved Hall of Presidents, pays homage not only to Mrs. Shriver, but to people like David’s son, Sam, who has an intellectual disability. “Mrs. Shriver made the world a better place for Sam, and by celebrating her life,” says David Lenz, “I’m shining a spotlight on the remarkable work she’s done.”

In Lenz’s painting, Eunice Kennedy Shriver is at her Cape Cod, Massachusetts, home surrounded by four Special Olympics athletes and a Best Buddies Ambassador —(from left to right) Airika Straka of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; Katie Meade of Des Moines, Iowa; Andy Leonard of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; Loretta Claiborne of York, Pennsylvania; and Marty Sheets of Greensboro, North Carolina. With a broad smile on her face and her arm draped over Sheets’ shoulder, she is clearly enjoying being with him. “The very act of inviting people with intellectual disabilities into the painting mirrors the essence of Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s work: understanding and inclusion,” says Lenz.

This portrait debuted at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery on May 9, 2009. 3

4 Leadership Letter 5 A Tribute to Eunice Kennedy Shriver 6 Growing a Movement 7 Building Awareness One Fan and ‘Click’ at a Time 8 Establishing a Foundation of Sports 10 Engaging the Passion and Energy of Youth 11 Providing Athletes Equal Access to Good Health 12 Tapping into Research and Innovation 13 Where Are We in the World? 20 Corporate Supporters 22 Global Supporters 24 2009 Financials 26 Board of Directors 27 Leadership Staff & Mission 4

letter from... Chairman/ceo & president/coo Timothy Shriver J. Brady Lum

Dear Friends,

2009 was a remarkable year in many ways. underserved nations like Kenya and Myanmar; Just one year ago, she put our movement and Over the course of this past year, we saw more or countries too mature like the United States this moment in the light of history and possibility: activity and advancement on a global scale and Canada. than ever before in our 42 year history. Despite all the progress of recent years, We held more competitions than ever - over But what is most striking about this growth is our special friends are still under threat. 44,000. We hosted our largest World Winter not the number of athletes it has involved or Some would rather eliminate them than Games yet – uniting 2,000 athletes from even where it has taken place, but the galvanizing improve their quality of life. Others would nearly 100 countries and thousands more fans. power of community that has accompanied and rather cut costs than create real opportunity. We conducted record numbers of free health sustained it. Some of our newest Programs are Still others would just rather move on. screenings for our athletes – over 165,000 among our most robust — they have active and For our part, let us make our stand on human athletes in seven disciplines. We launched a engaged volunteers; they have boards of directors dignity. Let us make our stand on justice. youth led campaign of respect and inclusion made up of influential leaders from a broad I ask you: stand up for people with intellectual that is creating acceptance among their peers cross section of community life; they offer a full disabilities for the rest of your lives! and communities for people with intellectual menu of the sports, health, education, youth engagement and family support initiatives that disabilities. You may ask,“What good will come from this are available through Special Olympics; they for yourselves or for your country?” This is it: Amidst all the accomplishment, however, there experience wide and enthusiastic support from there is no joy like the joy of unleashing the was also loss, as we mourned the passing of the general public up through social and political human spirit. There is no laughter like the Special Olympics’ founder Eunice Kennedy leaders; and best of all, they show no sign of laughter of those who are happy with others. Shriver on August 11, 2009. And yet, in her slowing down! There is no purpose nobler than to build death we were reminded anew of the vibrancy communities of acceptance for all. of what she created. Her legacy is the strength As we enter a new decade, we can be sure that This is our glory. of the grassroots army of millions that Special we will be tested anew. In the months and years ahead, the challenges of fundraising will be Olympics is built on, and the accomplishments With thanks to her indomitable spirit, together brutal, the pace of change in communications of 2009 were extraordinary proof that this we thank you for the inspiration you provide and will be at light speed and the pressure to leave movement far transcends any one person, we ask you to continue to share every day in the the most vulnerable behind will be intense. As a community or country. glory of the athletes of Special Olympics. global movement of millions, keeping focused, This year represents not only the crowning motivated and together will be difficult. We are achievement of an unprecedented decade sure to face the age old enemies of indifference for our Movement, but of her life’s work to and exclusion as other issues of the day fight for With gratitude, develop and promote the talents and abilities public attention. of people with intellectual disabilities. We set ambitious goals to increase the size and scope But make no mistake: we are ready! Ready to of our movement and exceeded them wildly. keep the vision strong, ready to build a team aligned from one corner of the globe to another, Timothy Shriver Since 2000, we have more than tripled the Chairman & CEO number of athletes we serve, from 1 million to ready to follow the enormous inspiration that our athletes provide. Special Olympics more than 3.4 million. And we grew exponentially in places where others doubted that we could, Looking ahead, we hope that the words of where it was believed that the barriers were too Eunice Kennedy Shriver will echo in the hearts high and too many: massive, complex countries and minds of Special Olympics athletes, families like China and India; post-war or troubled nations and volunteers the world over. J. Brady Lum like Pakistan, Afghanistan and Timor Leste; poor, President & COO Special Olympics 5

a tribute appreciating Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s many legacies

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Eunice Kennedy Shriver grew up in family California. Along the way, she collected numerous known to instill in all of its members a fierce awards and honors. Two of the most notable led a revolution of sport and competitiveness, a love of sport, a call to are the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s competition that forever service and the desire to do good works. highest civilian award for public service changed the way Americans She was raised to believe that everyone counts bestowed by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, no matter gender, race, religion or disability. and Sports Illustrated’s first-ever Sportsman of view people with intellectual She believed in the possibilities of individuals the Year Legacy Award, which she received not disabilities, and the way that with intellectual disabilities. EKS became long before she died in August 2009. furious about the neglect and indifference many of the intellectually she saw toward her sister and others. Her life Her daughter, Maria, has described her mother disabled view themselves. demonstrated an unrelenting indomitable spirit as “a transformative figure…she was determined to change the world for people with intellectual It was America’s most joyful in constant action to change the world for and with persons with intellectual disabilities. disabilities and she did…she never rested. civil rights movement – As she declared at the 1987 Special Olympics She never stopped. She was a momentum on a revolution of play. World Summer Games in Notre Dame, Indiana, wheels. She was focused, relentless and she USA she was devoted to ensure that her special got the job done.” Whether with her “special friends” in her own backyard, Dublin, Shanghai, Michael Gerson, friends had, “…the right to play on any [field], The Washington Post the right to study in any school, the right to or Johannesburg, “you had no choice but to join hold a job, the right to be anyone’s neighbor.” her in her mission.”

Not that her “special friends,” as Eunice Kennedy Without rival, she advanced the rights and Shriver warmly referred to all Special Olympic enriched the lives of people with intellectual athletes, were ever coddled. Anything but. disabilities around the world more than anyone In fact, Eunice Kennedy Shriver insisted that else in history. Her legacy lives on in the actions every Special Olympics athlete take their of Special Olympics leaders, families, athletes, competition seriously. She never worried and fans who continue, through EKS Acts of that defeat and disappointment felt through Unity, to expand inclusion and acceptance competition might be hurtful to people with around the world. intellectual disabilities. She was known to Lasting Legacies express her strong opinion that “most people cry when they lose.” To her, disability was not incompatible with excellence. That’s why Special Growth Olympics competitions were expected to yield sweat and tears. Awareness Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s journey to use sport Sports as a vehicle to showcase the potential of all Youth people with intellectual disabilities took her all over the world, from impoverished third-world Health nations to glamorous places like Hollywood, Innovation Leadership “Forever Smile” by Chen Yao Winner of the Special Memorial Award “Be a Fan of Special Olympics”— Beijing, China “UBS-Special Olympics University Campus Contest” 6

growing a movement

The whole world will certainly In 2009, the organization witnessed more activity and growth on a global scale than any other year in its history, creating nothing short of the most powerful movement of sport, inclusion, acceptance remember the unbridled courage, and dignity that the world has ever seen. The fact that today almost every country on Earth has been faith and devotion of a lady who touched by Special Olympics in some way is proof of the movement’s long journey since its inception had created Special Olympics, in 1968 where only 1,000 athletes participated in the first Games. contributed to its development The numbers are staggering. • Catalyzed empowerment and self- and made of it a worldwide During 2009, advocacy as thousands of new athletes movement and a source of joy, Special Olympics: joined Special Olympics’ Athlete Leadership hope, love, acceptance and Programs; • Welcomed more athletes than ever before – sharing; for millions of athletes, nearly 3.5 million worldwide; • Hosted more than one million families, coaches and volunteers, volunteers and coaches at 32 Olympic- • Hosted more than 44,000 events type summer and winter sports through throughout the globe. around the world, averaging 121 226 Special Olympics Programs in more competitions hosted every single day; than 170 countries; and, Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Amina of Morocco • Ushered in a new era of urgency in • Continued as the world research leader Chair of Special Olympics Morocco Board Director, Special Olympics fighting intolerance using the in the field of intellectual disabilities, International internet, the “airwaves” and the “big stage” and the world’s largest public health with the help of well-known stars of sport, organization serving this population with screen and music; more than 150,000 free health screenings. • Saw hundreds of thousands of young people with and without disabilities launch a campaign to change the conversation about intellectual disability in schools and in society;

Photo by Richard Corman 7

building awareness one fan and ‘Click’ at a time specialolympics.org

Harnessing the Internet Throughout her life and career, Eunice Kennedy to Make a Change Shriver sought to gain respect for people with intellectual disability like her sister Rosemary Special Olympics harnessed the power both in word and in deed. For more than four of social media to engage athletes, decades, she worked as Founder of Special supporters, fans and newcomers via Olympics to increase awareness about the need Twitter, Facebook, You Tube and its to respect and engage these citizens by writing Fan Community – an online area where articles, visiting elected officials, testifying athletes, coaches, families and supporters before Congress and growing the organization. of Special Olympics can connect and During the last years of her life, she became • eunicekennedyshriver.org provided an share. These efforts helped to raise astounded at the possibilities new technologies in-depth tribute to the founder of Special awareness and drive action around like the Internet held for advancing this cause. Olympics who died on August 11, 2009. Special Olympics initiatives including The site expertly combines stories, videos, “Spread the Word to End the Word®” and During 2009, with assistance from Perfect photos, profound tributes from her many promotion of “A Very Special Christmas.” Sense Digital, Special Olympics launched a new fans, and stirring letters of praise from world- Communicating in new ways through online presence at www.specialolympics.org. famous government leaders and celebrities social media also activated fans to vote The website makes the Be a fan® awareness who were touched by her life. for Special Olympics’ World Winter Games campaign a centerpiece, uses multimedia, as Sports Travel Magazine’s Best Sporting promotes fund raising and highlights the Event of 2009, and promoted sponsorship global aspects of the movement. campaigns with Coca-Cola, Safeway, Wal-Mart, eBay, P&G and Shutterfly. The “Be a fan” campaign continued to send a powerful message that resonates with the Special Olympics looks forward to general public, tapping into core values and continued use of social networking attributes that everyone can appreciate - unity, media for education, motivation and acceptance, empowerment, dignity, courage, activation, and as a way to connect strength, pride, confidence and fun. Generating people with the ongoing activities of more than US$20 million in donated advertising its Programs around the world. space in 2009 alone, the Be a fan campaign • veryspecialchristmas.org helped highlight has been the movement’s first-ever attempt to the largest fund raising tool for the Special have a global brand campaign. From the World Olympics movement and helped debut the Winter Games to the new efforts online, the Be newest album of the series – A Very Special a fan campaign was a centerpiece for awareness. Christmas 7 which featured a new generation To focus attention to initiatives, the movement of music talent. Featuring photos of artists created additional sites targeted to key activities. and clips of new songs and videos from the new A Very Special Christmas album, the • live.specialolympics.org was created by site helps tell the story of how music changes the Special Olympics Live team, composed the world. of more than 100 volunteer videographers, photographers and journalists from universities around the world, proved to be an incredible asset to Special Olympics, capturing compelling If you are a fan of acceptance, stories that were provided to media throughout the world. The online video and photo highlights then you are already a fan of of athlete competition and experiences allowed Special Olympics. live.specialolympics.org international fans, who were unable to travel, to still be part of the World Games experience. Be a Fan Campaign 8

establishing a foundation of sports

Let me win. Eunice Kennedy Shriver started Special Olympics Little did he know, Alex would never have to as a sports program and insisted that sports share his bad news. At the World Winter Games But if I cannot win, always remain at the core of its mission. Her Closing Ceremony, Shriver invited Alex – with let me be brave passion in this regard most likely stemmed his walking boot and crutches – onto the stage. from the joy her own sister with intellectual After telling Alex’s story of determination and in the attempt. disability, Rosemary, took from winning. Shriver courage, Shriver bestowed on him an honorary expressed as much in a 1962 article published gold medal for bravery to thunderous applause Special Olympics Oath in the Saturday Evening Post: “In Hyannis Port I and booming cheers. Alex beamed – a young would take her as a crew in our boat races, and man who had traveled far to achieve his dream. I remember that she usually could do what she was told. She was especially helpful with the The 2009 Special Olympics World Winter jib and she loved to be in the winning boat. Games – held in Idaho, USA, February 7-13 – Winning at anything always brought a marvelous were a venue for the world to witness empow- smile to her face.” erment through sport, and to see the joy of competition on the faces of the athletes and Rosemary’s story lives on in the faces of Special their families, coaches and friends. More than Olympics athletes like Alexander Rogov, who 2,000 athletes from nearly 100 countries competed as a speed skater in the 2009 Special competed. Surpassing the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics World Winter Games. When Rogov Olympic Winter Games in athlete numbers and learned he was going to compete he thought of participating nations, the World Winter Games only one thing – winning a medal. Unfortunately, was the largest multi-day winter sporting event Alex fell and tore his Achilles tendon on the first ever held in Idaho. Competition took place in day of a preliminary event. While he courageously seven winter sports – Alpine Skiing, Cross- finished the race, Alex’s dreams of winning a Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey, Special Olympics Russia athlete Alexander Rogov is medal in his first World Winter Games were over. Snowboarding, Snowshoeing and Speed Skating. presented an Honorary Gold Medal by Special Olympics Chairman and CEO Tim Shriver at the Closing Ceremony Alex’s story quickly spread throughout the Taking place at world class venues in both Boise of the 2009 World Games. community of athletes, coaches, volunteers and Sun Valley, Idaho, the World Games brought and staff at the World Winter Games, eventually incredible competition and attracted stars such reaching Special Olympics Chairman and CEO as Scott Hamilton, Kristy Yamaguchi, Nadia Timothy Shriver, who visited Alex as he recovered Comaneci, Bart Conner, Michelle Kwan, Kenny in his hotel room. During their conversation, G, Darius Rucker, Donna DeVerona, Maria a disappointed Alex expressed that he would Shriver and John C. McGinley. wait until returning to Russia to tell his family in person that he hadn’t won a medal. The historic visit of U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden to the World Games brought national attention to the impact of Special Olympics sports when he shared, “Look, this is a movement. What started off as an avenue and an outlet Alexander Rogov embodies the Special Olympics spirit of determination and a recognition for athletes has turned into a worldwide movement… This is a civil rights to overcome all odds when not only did he get back on his feet after falling, movement. This is a movement to make sure but he finished his race. He crossed the finish line, and while he did not win, that we guarantee that all people in the world he fulfilled the Special Olympics athlete oath by being brave in the attempt. have the opportunity to succeed to the degree they are capable.” Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman and CEO 9

Special Olympics athletes show their enthusiasm and edge for the sport of Snow Boarding

Impact of the world winter scarves warm hearts games around the world Thank you so much for making the It started out with a modest goal: to collect a In this case her classes knitted scarves for the once-in-a-lifetime event for our son Matt warm scarf for each of the more than 2,000 World Winter Games where Claiborne competed a celebration this entire year. He will athletes participating in the 2009 Special in figure skating. never forget what the World Winter Olympics World Winter Games. It wasn’t long Games did for him, and we will never before the project grew into an international forget what it did for our family. phenomenon.

We have three adopted kids with Down More than 60,000 scarves poured in. Each one syndrome who are all adults now, and hand-knitted or crocheted in the World Winter we have a 46-year-old foster daughter. Games’ blue and white color scheme, the scarves After the games, this community arrived from all 50 U.S. states and from countries changed toward our family. I noticed around the world. They came from knitting and people did not stare, but smiled and crocheting clubs, school kids, the elderly and spoke to us. Matt wore his Special even terminally ill cancer patients who wanted Olympics clothes everywhere and people to leave their own legacy of time and talent to stopped him to ask if he participated in support the project and the event. the games. The Winter Games opened a world of acceptance and inclusion in Special Olympics athlete and International Board Member Loretta Claiborne teaches others how U.S. Vice President Biden joins Special Olympics our community that we previously had athletes in Boise at the 2009 World Games. not seen. to knit for free if they promise to “pay it forward.”

In addition to a new attitude toward people with disabilities and recognition of their talents and potential, I believe it enhanced a new enthusiasm for volunteerism and support. Our Treasure Valley Down Syndrome Association’s Buddy Walk this year had so many volunteers we had to turn them away and put them on lists for future events. And we exceeded our fundraising goal during a year that should have yielded less. More than 1,200 people registered for the event.

I believe the Special Olympics World Winter Games opened the door to so much more in our community for our athletes. Respect, vision, opportunity, inclusion, acceptance and joy are words that come to mind.

Dianna and Gary Brown, Greenleaf, Idaho Fans wave their scarves at the Opening Ceremony of the 2009 World Games. 10

Engaging the passion and energy of Youth

Spreading the Word Eunice Kennedy Shriver always saw the power dancing and testimonials, the multi-media of inclusion – especially when young people event was streamed live into classrooms, school An outcome of the “Rally for Respect” with and without intellectual disabilities were assemblies and homes via the internet. was the announcement of the youth brought together through sport. That’s why Especially designed to connect with teens, the created and led Spread the Word to Special Olympics has programs and initiatives rally drove home the point that youth across the End the Word day. The grassroots dedicated to opening young minds and increasing globe can work together to eradicate discrimination campaign, which convened in various youth participation in the movement. of people with intellectual disabilities. formats throughout the country on 3.31.09, galvanized the energy and What better way to convince the world to accept While the rally officially ended after a couple of power of young people to make change people with intellectual disabilities than to tap hours, the spirit of the day continued with the in their home communities. into the world’s fastest growing most influential creation of high school and college public service communications network – teens? That’s just announcements, songs, poems, paintings, Special Olympics utilized its re-energized what happened at the Global Summit Unity Rally photographs and other actions inspired by the Internet presence to bring attention to which has become better known as the “Rally incredible day. Those in attendance also com- its R-Word Campaign launched the for Respect.” mitted themselves to promoting and activating previous year in response to the appalling students around raising the consciousness of use of “retard” in the filmTropic Thunder. Serving as one of the non-competition highlights society about the pervasive offensive use of The r-word.org micro-site gained steam of the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter the “R-Word” (retard) in their respective schools as tens of thousands of people visited Games, the two-hour Rally for Respect convened and communities. to express their support for ending the 2,500 youth with and without intellectual derogatory use of the word. disabilities and reached thousands more students around the world. Using videos, banners, music, The highly successful day engaged the media, celebrities, opinion leaders, Special Olympics leaders and most importantly, tens of thousands of young people. Participants united to challenge people everywhere to think before they speak and pledge to stop using the derogatory word “retard.” To date, activities have happened in every state in the U.S., as well as India, Malawi, South Africa and China.

Special Olympics athlete, Board Director and actor Eddie Barbanell with friend and co-star of “The Ringer” Johnny Knoxville at the 2009 Youth Rally for Respect in Boise, Idaho. 11

Providing Athletes equal access to good Health

Every time I come away from Chih Hua Liu, a figure skater from Taiwan, very happy that the doctors could help him with developed pain in his left eye and nausea as his vision. “I couldn’t really see much out of one a Healthy Athletes event, I am he prepared to compete in Boise, Idaho at the eye,” he said, and the problem was affecting pumped up and ready to change 2009 World Winter Games. Fortunately, the his skating. the world. Healthy Athletes Healthy Athletes program was offering free screenings in its Special Olympics-Lions Clubs With medication, though, Liu was able to continue helps athletes achieve great International Opening Eyes venue. The results skating throughout the week, and a follow-up things they never thought of Hua Liu’s screening, however, surprised even visit to Healthy Athletes later in the week of the the veteran volunteer doctors working the event Games showed that the pressure had been possible – on and off the who immediately called for an ambulance to lowered. take Liu to the emergency room. playing field. Liu’s story is even more poignant considering that he almost didn’t have the opportunity to Dr. Matt Holder, Liu had extremely high intraocular pressure, Global Medical Advisor a condition called “Closed-angle Glaucoma.” participate in Boise. Raised in an orphanage Normally, the pressure in a person’s eye ranges in his earlier years, Liu was reunited with his between mid-teens to low 20s; the pressure in father about six years ago and started roller- Liu’s left eye was 68. blading and competing. His father was initially skeptical of the long trip to the United States, Global Sponsors “This was an acute medical emergency, one but changed his mind after Liu’s coaches spoke take Healthy Athletes that could have resulted in permanent blindness to him. That decision saved Liu’s eyesight and to New Levels if untreated,” said Dr. Matt Holder, global clinical had other positive effects as well. advisor for Healthy Athletes. Thanks to the continued support of Kate Zhang, a student at American University global sponsors Lions Clubs International, Dr. Jack Zarybnisky, the volunteer doctor who in Washington DC and volunteer translator for The Safilo Group and Essilor International, performed the screening and discovered the Liu and other members of his team, said the Healthy Athletes® expanded its services condition, was able to call in a prescription experience of competing at Special Olympics at events during 2009. Other partners for Liu, medicated eye drops that need to be was helping Liu become more outgoing. such as Boise, Idaho’s Miles of Smiles administered four times daily. “Apparently, he didn’t talk to people before, but now he spends time with his teammates, allowed Healthy Athletes to provide new “That’s why we are here – to help athletes like services like a mobile dental office at the and he talks to me, tells me how he is feeling that,” Zarybnisky said. Many Special Olympics and how happy he is to be here,” she said. 2009 World Games. A partnership with athletes have vision or other health issues. More Health One Global, a UK-based health than 900 athletes received eye exams like those Healthy Athletes followed up with Liu several care data management company, also administered to Liu throughout the week of the months after the Games. made it possible to enter information Games. Nearly 5000 screenings were given to from more than 60,000 health screenings athletes free of charge in six different health According to Ms. Su Min Chen, Liu’s coach, his into a central database to help Special areas. general health has never been better, and even Olympics as it piloted the Athlete Lifetime though he has not seen an eye doctor since Personal Health Record, a tool to give Shy and soft-spoken, Liu looked down when returning home, his symptoms have not returned. athletes, care-givers and healthcare asked about his experience, but said he was In addition to the attention to his medical needs, providers comprehensive access to Liu’s trip to the World Winter Games gave him Healthy Athletes screenings and greater self confidence, better communication, other health information. improved relationship skills and even influenced his family.

“His family feels honored as he had good per- formance in Boise,” Chen said. “Therefore they have accepted and support his participation in Special Olympics athlete Chih Hua Liu, a figure skater from Taiwan, being examined by Dr. Jack Special Olympics events.” Zarybnisky from Idaho.

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tapping into research and Innovation

Photo above: New Special Olympics athletes exercise at the first-ever Camp Shriver in Kenya.

EKS Fellow Brings In order to ensure the many legacies passed In 2009, Special Olympics published the Program Camp Shriver to Kenya down by Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver Toolkit titled Turning Research Knowledge continue to sustain the movement into the into Action, which organizes and presents the Upon completing the EKS Fellowship, future, Special Olympics stays in tune with movement’s most relevant facts and figures for Peter Bukhala returned to his home in how its programming affects athletes, families, quick and easy use in grant applications, donor Kenya to establish Africa’s first Camp volunteers, young people and the general public. letters, press releases, talking points and other Shriver with knowledge gained at This is achieved through its Research and communications materials. The Toolkit serves Special Olympics New Jersey. Once Evaluation initiatives. In 2009, Special Olympics as a one-stop-shop for those seeking data that home, Bukhala established a partnership continued its pursuits to identify the pressing will share the organization’s story and its most between Kenyatta University in Nairobi issues facing people with intellectual disabilities poignant anecdotes with donors, volunteers, and Special Olympics Kenya to host the and commission scientific research to both policymakers and others interested in learning camp. Like the camps Bukhala grew to influence policy and to bring valuable services about the significant impact Special Olympics know in the U.S., Kenya’s Camp Shriver to those in need, and find ways to improve its has on the lives of people with intellectual serves as a place for people with intel- own programming. disabilities. lectual disabilities to learn new sports skills, improve individual sport perfor- mance, build friendships, and have fun with partners who have signed on and 2009 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Fellowship trained as volunteers. The first two-week camp in December 2009 proved to be Established in 2007, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) Fellowship unites Special Olympics a great success, with plans in the works for 2010. Programs from around the globe and builds on Mrs. Shriver’s belief that one person can make an enormous impact in the world. Each year, Fellows arrive to the Program, based in the U.S., from each Special Olympics region. Fellows leave as part of a global family, ready to improve the lives of those with intellectual disabilities in their own countries with a renewed sense of focus and urgency.

The 2009 EKS Fellows: Dasha Zakharova (Russia), Peter Bukhala (Kenya), Phillip Mphahlele (South Africa), Anil Darpalli (India), and Sarah Alam (Pakistan) traveled to the U.S. for 10 weeks during the summer to gain a greater understanding of the Special Olympics movement. During their first six weeks in the U.S., the Fellows based themselves in Washington, D.C. at Special Olympics headquarters for training in sports and competition, government affairs, health, fundraising, communications, strategic planning, leadership, cross-sector collaboration, human rights and cultural competency, in addition to a rich exchange of dialogue in group sessions.

For the remaining four weeks, the Fellows immersed themselves in the field at Programs in Washington, Iowa, Wisconsin, New Jersey and Louisiana. Special Olympics gained a cadre of well-trained professionals dedicated to promoting policies and programs to benefit people with intellectual disabilities around the world. It goes without saying that the Fellows will advance Mrs. Making a Difference Clockwise from top: 2009 EKS Fellows Phillip Shriver’s legacy – a responsibility that was heightened upon her death during the end of their visit Mphahlele (South Africa), Peter Bukhala (Kenya), in August 2009. Dasha Zakharova (Russia), Sarah Alam (Pakistan), Anil Kumar Darpalli (India) 13

where in the world: Africa

Special Olympics and The Every four years, around the FIFA World Cup™ Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, kickoff, an extensive tour of “The Ball” makes Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana Ball together have the power to its way across the continent hosting the global and, finally, its destination, South Africa. During the help break down the many barriers football championship. “The Ball” tour was journey, The Ball will be signed and played with and divisions that the world founded by the humanitarian group Spirit of by thousands of people at football matches, in Football, which hails the journey of the iconic classrooms and elsewhere, as it meets kings, faces. This journey to the football as the equivalent of an Olympic Torch presidents and ministers, and collects inspiring World Cup will create under- Run. Traveling from town to town, The Ball gets football stories from all over. signed, played with and kicked around ­– all as standing and friendships a way of promoting football and unity around In preparation for this global football event, SOA through sport, something that the world. spent much of 2009 preparing to showcase the achievements of intellectually disabled athletes Special Olympics accomplishes With the 2010 FIFA World Cup being hosted in as many ways as possible, including through daily, throughout the world. on the African continent for the first time, The activities around “The Ball Tour.” SOA also Ball’s unique pilgrimage makes its first tour of launched a new African Football Initiative with Dr. John Dow, many countries in the Special Olympics Africa a friendly unified celebrity football challenge Acting Regional Managing Director (SOA) Region. The 2010 Ball will feature the at Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg, for Special Olympics Africa Special Olympics Africa logo during its long where South Africa First Lady Nompumelelo journey, which begins at Battersea Park in Zuma kicked a prototype of The Ball 2010 to London – the site of the first game of modern get things rolling. The pairing of The Ball and rules football in 1864. SOA is a perfect match, as the sport of football and Special Olympics celebrate both unity and Both Special Olympics and the The ball for the tour is manufactured in Africa, differences among people and set the stage for sport of football give rise to a by Africans, for Africa through a partnership projects spurred by the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with the social enterprise organization, Alive which will benefit athletes in the region well common set of rules which enables and Kicking. It will travel 10,000 miles through beyond the big event. the whole world to play together. England, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain, Morocco, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Benin Namibia Botswana Niger Burkina Faso Nigeria Cameroon Reunion Chad Rwanda Congo Senegal (Brazzaville) Seychelles Cote d’Ivoire South Africa Democratic Republic of Swaziland Congo Tanzania Kenya The Gambia Lesotho Togo

Malawi Uganda Mali ZAmbIA Mauritius First Lady of South Africa Mrs. Nompumelelo Zuma kicks off the Special Olympics Africa Football Initiative launch. 14

where in the world: Asia Pacific

A small body of determined The Special Olympics Asia Pacific Region had Despite conflict, bombings, office structural an incredible year of growth anchored in India damage and staff injuries, Special Olympics spirits fired by an unquenchable and unexpected places like Afghanistan. Afghanistan was able to still hold their National faith in their mission can alter The Region saw a 17.7 percent growth rate Games in October 2009, just delayed a couple the course of history. in just one year. weeks. In India, the government understands the value Those Games boosted the growth numbers that Mahatma Gandhi of Special Olympics in developing youth and Program has seen since first established with communities. The government provides millions five athletes in 2003. Now with more than 600 of dollars to community/broad-based/grassroots athletes, the Program is continuing to prove a sports development which is combined with the place of acceptance for the many athletes with sports infrastructure of Special Olympics Bharat. intellectual disabilities who had no opportunities. The result is that by the end of 2009 Special Olympics Bharat ran over 10,500 events for Earlier in the year, the National Government over 650,000 athletes. It is the biggest sports of Afghanistan also recognized the national federation in India by registered athletes. Special Olympics team who won Silver at the 2009 World Games in Boise, Idaho. The team In addition, the Indian Government is creating not only proudly shared their medals with the more opportunities for inclusive education and Minister Advisor of Sports, Parliament members, sports for people with intellectual disabilities and President of Afghanistan National Olympic and is providing funds for provision of the extra Committee, but they also did a demonstration resources needed, including aspects of the of the unique Special Olympics sport. Special Olympics Bharat Program and will give access to 1 million schools and provide resources that are used to give students access to sport.

Afghanistan Pakistan Australia Philippines Bangladesh Samoa Bharat (India) Singapore Bhutan Sri Lanka Brunei Thailand Darussalam Timor-Leste Cambodia Vietnam Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Nepal New Zealand Nippon (Japan) Pakistani Player during exhibition cricket match during the 2009 Cricket Carnival. 15

where in the world: East Asia

I hope that the holding of Cross-regional Beijing University this event will give people in Competitions Students Promote “Be a Fan” Campaign Taiwan a better understanding Special Olympics East Asia (SOEA) planned and managed several major Regional and of Special Olympics, and that During an evening in October, young faces cross-regional competitions during 2009, it will encourage more families including a bocce competition in Korea, a packed Tsinghua University’s School of Sciences auditorium for an award ceremony for the UBS- with intellectual disabilities football competition in Hubei, China, and an International Unified Race and football Special Olympics University Campus Contest to stop hiding from the society competition in Shanghai, China. which highlighted videos, photos articles, and try to find more vehicles Public Service Announcements and other works SOEA also hosted an International Golf Tourna- inspired by the “Be a Fan of Special Olympics” to develop their potential. ment at Pei Tou Kuo Hua Golf and Country campaign. More than 200 volunteers from top- Club in Taipei, Taiwan in 2009. The event was tier universities in Beijing, including Tsinghua Mr. Bai Hsiu-Hsiung, attended by ten teams comprised of leading University, Communication University of China, Tournament President and Chairman People’s University of China, Beijing Foreign of Special Olympics Chinese Tapei Special Olympics athletes from Chinese Taipei, mainland China, Denmark, Great Britain, Hong Studies University, and Beijing Language and Kong, Ireland, Korea, Macau, South Africa and Culture University attended the ceremony. the United States. During the four days of the Also in attendance were Special Olympics tournament, athletes competed in many levels athletes, community members and honored of play. Five of Taiwan’s top Ladies Professional guests from UBS China and other organizations. Golf Association pros playing in the U.S. - Yani Tseng, Teresa Lu, Candie Kung, Amy Hung and Yu Ping Lin – attended the tournament to give demonstrations, offer advice and share their experience with the athletes. I see from the wonderful works that

All of the competitions provided opportunities Special Olympics has touched so for athletes from across the region to compete many young students. UBS China and communicate with each other. The events also attracted attention and understanding has supported Special Olympics for from communities and sponsors who continue several years. We are glad to see that China to support these important Special Olympics through this contest more young people chinese taipei events. hong kong have been drawn to the great cause of Korea Special Olympics. We will continue to macau work with Special Olympics and other supporters to create a better world for people with intellectual disabilities.

Mr. David Li, Chairman and Country Head of UBS China

Honored guests with university students and SO athletes for the awards ceremony; (mid-front) Madam Wang Naikun, Chairperson of SO China and Vice Chairman of China Disabled Persons’ Federation 16

where in the world: Europe & Eurasia

I believe we are entering into Government funding bolsters efforts an exciting new phase for sport In 2009, Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia (SOEE) enjoyed a significant boost to efforts in bettering the life of people with intellectual disabilities through sport, with generous funding included in the in Europe. The European European Union’s general budget. SOEE dedicated the much needed financial support to Special Union is clearly recognizing Olympics programs across the 27 European Union Member States. Funding also went towards the important role sport plays assisting with the 2010 Special Olympics European Games to be held in Warsaw, Poland and towards the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games taking place in Athens, Greece. This boost in in education, culture, social funding came on the heels of the recent grant from the European Commission under the Preparatory cohesion and public health Action in the field of sport. within our European society. New Partnerships Give Mary Davis, Managing Director for Basketball a Boost Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia in Europe

SOEE also signed a new partnership with Euroleague Basketball to promote greater One of our principal goals is opportunities in basketball for people with ensuring that everyone has the intellectual disabilities during the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Euroleague Basketball clubs, opportunity to enjoy the benefits players, coaches and referees have been of basketball. That is why this actively involved in the partnership. season we are dedicating all our During 2009, Euroleague dedicated the 20 efforts to raise awareness and basketball games which took place in 24 cities across Europe from November 11th to support the Special Olympics November 26th to Special Olympics under the Europe/Eurasia movement, slogan “Basketball For Everyone.” Euroleague players wore t-shirts promoting Special Olympics from which we all have many Basketball Week is the flagship event of the FIBA while the home team captain addressed fans Europe-Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia (SOEE) things to learn. partnership that was established in May 2004 with before each opening tip-off promoting respect, Jordi Bertomeu, the aim of developing basketball for players with acceptance and inclusion for athletes with Euroleague Basketball CEO intellectual disabilities. It takes place in November intellectual disabilities. of each year. Later that month, Special Olympics celebrated the 2009 European Basketball Week with the Albania Czech Republic Hungary Lithuania San Marino endorsement from Euroleague Basketball as Andorra Denmark Iceland Luxembourg Serbia well as support from FIBA Europe. For Special Armenia Estonia Ireland Malta Slovakia Olympics, the week represented its ongoing Austria Faroe Islands Isle of Man Moldova Slovenia commitment to increase the number of registered basketball players in Europe to 56,000 by 2011 Azerbaijan Finland Israel Monaco Spain as well as recruit 300 more volunteer coaches. Belarus France Italy Montenegro Sweden During the week, more than 200 activities took Belgium FYR Macedonia Kazakhstan Netherlands Switzerland place across European cities and towns including Bosnia & Georgia Kosovo Norway Tajikistan local and national tournaments, clinics with Herzegovina Germany Kyrgyz Poland Turkey professional coaches and players and games. Bulgaria Gibraltar Republic Portugal Turkmenistan Croatia Great Britain Latvia Romania Ukraine Cyprus Greece Liechtenstein Russia Uzbekistan 17

where in the world: Latin America

For the South American Tennis In 2009, Special Olympics Latin America Margarita Zavala Calderon. The event served (SOLA) national and local leadership renewed as a key component of “Tenis Somos Todos” Confederation it is an honor to their commitment to pursuing growth opportu- (Tennis for All), a program that supports the be present at such an important nities in spite of global economic uncertainty. social and athletic development of people with SOLA held more than 3,500 competitions in intellectual disabilities in Latin America through event. To the athletes, thank you 19 countries across Latin America throughout tennis. for being part of it. Thanks for the year, demonstrating to the sports world During the second half of 2009, the pace of showing the world that tennis that Special Olympics is a movement that takes sports training and the preparation of athletes activities in Latin America accelerated as Special is for everyone and for teaching for competition very seriously. Olympics Puerto Rico, government officials, us that you can win in sports the city of San Juan and countless volunteers Some of these competitions resulted from the prepared to host the II Juegos Latinoamericanos not only win with reason, but successful expansion of SOLA’s participation de Olimpiadas Especiales in 2010. Governor also with the heart. Thanks for in tennis, thanks to alliances established with Luis Fortuño and San Juan Mayor Jorge Santini the South American Tennis Confederation embraced these Games as representing an showing us that with effort and (COSAT) and Central America and Caribbean important event for Puerto Rico, working hard sacrifice any goal is achievable. Tennis Confederation (COTECC). The 2nd Pan- to secure the necessary funding to ensure that American Special Olympics Tennis Tournament these Games would take place. Sergio Elias, held in Monterrey, Mexico was a testimony President of South American Tennis to this achievement, as 150 athletes from 23 Also during this time when many in the Confederation during the II Pan American corporate community hesitated to invest in new Tennis Tournament of SOLA countries competed in this world-class tournament, which was attended by Mexico’s First Lady philanthropic programs, Procter & Gamble Latin America saw an opportunity to promote corporate responsibility and public awareness about Special Olympics athletes, signing a two-year partnership agreement to become SOLA’s first Photo above: multi-national regional partner. The campaign, Chile football team against Brazil. which launched in Mexico at the end of 2009, will be implemented in 14 Latin American coun- tries through August 2010 and is expected to raise unprecedented public awareness for local programs and for the organization. Argentina Paraguay Bolivia Peru Brazil Puerto Rico Chile Uruguay Colombia Venezuela Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Mexico Panama Moises Aguilar from El Salvador playing tennis. 18

where in the world: Middle East & North Africa

The Special Olympics movement In 2009, the Special Olympics Middle East President Ahmad Abdullah Sambi of the Comoros North Africa (MENA) Region saw tremendous was honored with the Special Olympics Interna- is an organization of sport, support from Heads of State and Leaders tional Award to encourage continued growth of social and humanitarian work throughout the Region. From Morocco to one of the Region’s newest Programs. Earlier in of the highest order and the Saudi Arabia, the overwhelming support was the year, The Comoro Islands participated in the a testament to the years of growth and work 2009 World Games. Global Congress is imperative in the Region. to the progress of the noble Also honored with the Special Olympics Inter- In May 2009, His Royal Highness Prince Sultan national Award was His Excellency President worldwide endeavors of bin Fahd of Saudi Arabia presented the largest Zine El Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia for a recent Special Olympics, and it cash donation to the MENA Region. Two months law enacted in Tunisia concerning the support later, Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Amina of individuals with disabilities and helping them needs our full engagement of Morocco and Special Olympics International to be involved in the social and economic day- and unconditional support. Board Director announced that Special Olympics to-day life of their community. Morocco would host the 2010 Special Olympics Her Royal Highness Global Congress under the patronage of His Looking to the future, the MENA Region Princess Lalla Amina of Morocco Majesty The King Mohammed VI of Morocco. received the official letter from the Ministry of Chair of Special Olympics Morocco This event would unite Special Olympics leaders Sports in Syria confirming that the country will Board Director, Special Olympics host the 7th 2010 MENA Regional Games under International from throughout the world to convene in Marrakech, Morocco to discuss the future of the patronage of H.E. Mrs. Asmaa Al Assad, the Special Olympics movement. Syria’s First Lady from 24 Sept till 3 Oct, 2010. The government has guaranteed both cash and Also in 2009, Abu Dhabi’s Crown HH Sheikh in-kind donations to cover all games costs for Mohamed Bin Zayed confirmed his donation hosting 2,000 athletes representing all the 23 commitment to support the continued develop- Special Olympics MENA Programs. ment of Special Olympics Programs throughout the region.

Algeria Somalia Bahrain Sudan Comoros Syria Egypt Tunisia Iraq United Arab Jordan Emirates Kuwait Yemen Lebanon Libya Mauritania Morocco Oman Palestine Qatar H.E. Mrs. Asmaa Al Assad, First Lady of Syria, with Equestrian athletes. Syria will host the upcoming 2010 Middle Saudi Arabia East North Africa Regional Games. 19

where in the world: North America

Being involved in Special Throughout the Special Olympics North America Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas anchored Region, 2009 brought youth engagement and the twin island nation’s commitment to Special Olympics, seeing how everyone innovation to further the movement. Thanks to Olympics when he signed a Partnership Agree- is thought of as equal, then funding from the Department of Education, in ment to provide support—both technical and, its second year, Project UNIFY® gave Special in some cases, monetary—to Special Olympics watching how people at school Olympics’ U.S. Programs resources, tools and St. Kitts & Nevis, for the further development respond to students with technical assistance to work with schools in of the program. intellectual disabilities by making developing ways that students with and without intellectual disabilities can learn with and about “By signing this agreement not only does Special fun of them or just completely each other, overcome barriers to acceptance Olympics St. Kitts & Nevis have the right to call ignoring them, has made me and become leaders for change. for Government support when they need it, it also makes it mandatory for Government to do a num- realize that there needs to be More than 1,700 schools and over 625,000 ber of things necessary to take this organization a change in our schools and young people were engaged throughout the 48 to a higher level,” said the Prime Minister, as he states where Project UNIFY was fully integrated restated his Administration’s commitment to communities. I am being given in 2009. The tremendous momentum around anchor quality growth of the organization and the chance to make a difference. this initiative even reached as far as places called for all in the region to change their such as Jersey City, where Special Olympics and attitudes toward people with disabilities. I get to be a person behind the local school district have worked together the change. for more than 30 years to bring students and In 2009, the Special Olympics brand continues the community together to rally around people to attract major donors and media throughout Samantha Huffman, with intellectual disabilities. Jersey City’s school Canada. Featured in a one-hour TSN broadcast Youth Activation Committee member, district, known for its inclusion classes that in- on November 7th, Special Olympics Canada age 17 tegrate special education and general education appeared with notable donors and special guests students, adopted Project UNIFY district-wide— including Cyril Dimitrius, Toyota Canada’s CFO- a model Special Olympics hopes to replicate in -kicking off Special Olympics month around the the future throughout all participating states. country. In addition, the 27th Special Olympics Canada Festival, a signature fundraising and In April of 2009, The Federation of St. Kitts & awareness event, played host to more than Nevis introduced special arrangements for people 1,000 guests in 2009. with special needs as a Government policy.

Aruba Haiti united states Louisiana ohio maine oklahoma Bahamas Jamaica aLabama aLaska maryland oregon Barbados Montserrat arizona massachusetts pennsylvania Belize St. Lucia arkansas michigan rhode Island Colorado minnesota South Carolina Bermuda St. Maarten Connecticut mississippi South Dakota Canada St. Vincent & delaware missouri Southern the Grenadines California Caribbean diSTrict of montana Suriname Columbia nebraska Tennessee Cayman Islands Florida nevada Texas Trinidad & Curacao georgia new Hampshire uTah Tobago hawaii vermont Dominica new Jersey Virgin Islands idaho new Mexico virginia Grenada (US) iLLinois new York washington Guadeloupe Virgin Islands indiana north Carolina west Virginia iowa north Dakota wisconsin Guyana (British) kansas northern wyoming kentucky California The USA Hockey Team celebrates their victory on the winner’s podium in February at the 2009 World Winter Games held in Boise, Idaho. 20

Global Supporters Working together, Special Olympics and its sponsors change lives around the world.

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation was proud to be the official transporter of the Olympics. Our partnership continues having pledged its support for the Special Olympics Flame of Hope. executed regional promotion campaigns in movement and its mission by providing funding Latin America and the Middle East. Mattel, Inc., and the Mattel for Special Olympics Team USA, the 2007 Children’s Foundation launched Special Olympics World Summer Games in a global partnership with Special Shanghai, China and the 2009 Special Olympics Olympics in 2005. Mattel’s support focuses on In 2008, Safeway Inc. added Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho. They have the development of three programs: the Young as a beneficiary of its successful April customer recently provided support for the 2010 Work- Athletes™ program, which will engage youth fundraising campaign to benefit individuals force Development Town Hall. ages 2 through 7 with intellectual disabilities; with disabilities. Through customer donations the Special Olympics Get Into It® school-based at the cash register, the campaign provided a curriculum, which will teach understanding, platform for local Special Olympics Programs The Coca-Cola Company became a founding acceptance and involvement; and Team Mattel, in the 21 states, the District of Columbia and partner of Special Olympics in 1968, our which engages Mattel employees as volunteers Canada to collaborate with their local Safeway founding year. Today, Coca-Cola, as an Official in the largest Special Olympics corporate stores to raise awareness for the promotion. Global Partner of Special Olympics, supports volunteer presence around the world. Since the the movement through cash, in-kind products partnership’s inception, 11,000 Mattel employees and services, and marketing and fundraising have volunteered in 21 countries (34 Programs) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide was support. Over the years Coca-Cola has provided at 360 sports events, more than 22,000 Young the exclusive Hotel Sponsor of Special Olympics support for local Special Olympics Programs Athletes and their family members have been Inc. from May 2006 through April 2009 and through its bottlers. As an Official Global Partner recruited, and over 577,000 young people have of the 2007 Special Olympics Summer World of the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter volunteered in more than 15,000 schools with Games. Through donations, cause-related Games in Boise, Idaho, Coca-Cola demonstrated training for over 79,000 teachers. marketing and the support of the Starwood its commitment to the Special Olympics movement Preferred Guest program, Starwood generated through a full blown advertising and promotional positive awareness of Special Olympics, its campaign spotlighting local Idaho Special The Procter & Gamble Company has supported mission and the triumphs of individuals with Olympics athletes. Special Olympics movement for more than 30 intellectual disabilities in the worldwide com- years and helped raise awareness and funds munity. Starwood broadcast Special Olympics to help people with intellectual disabilities public service announcements on its internal DHL provided continued leadership and critical with its annual P&GbrandSAVER® since its television channel in all of its hotels. The Starwood support for the Global Law Enforcement Torch inception in 1980. Over the past 18 years, Preferred Guest Program offered Special Run for the 2009 World Winter Games in Boise, P&G has increased its reach by supporting Olympics the ability to redeem Starpoints at Idaho. Their expertise in express logistics and Special Olympics outside of the U.S. as well. Starwood hotels and resorts around the globe. delivery services made it possible to transport Since 2006, Procter and Gamble has donated This partnership has been priceless to the many the flame across 5 continents- a distance of funds to focus on children in need ages 0-13 families and athletes who were able to attend 37,000 miles. At every stop along the way DHL through the Live Learn and Thrive Grants Special Olympics Games and events because employees and leadership participated in the which have supported over 50 countries of the generous discounts made available. run and ceremonies. From start to finish DHL throughout the seven regions of Special 21

In its 29th year the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics The Walmart Foundation has supported continues to be the movement’s largest grass- the Special Olympics movement at all levels. roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. The National Giving Program has supported Annually, 85,000 law enforcement officers “Greening the Games” initiatives at the 2009 representing 49 nations participate in the Torch Special Olympics World Winter Games and the Run activities ranging from the run itself, to polar 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games. plunges, Tip-a-Cop events and selling more The National Giving Program has also recently than 400,000 t-shirts for Special Olympics. supported the Healthy Athletes program. Walmart In 2009 law enforcement officers continued has been a strong supporter of Special Olympics the tradition of carrying the Flame of Hope into Programs in the U.S. through its State Giving the Opening Ceremonies for the World Winter Program, Walmart Store and Sam’s Club Giving Games in Boise, Idaho. Programs, in-kind support and employee engagement through their Volunteerism Always Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Supporters: Pays program. In 2009, the Walmart Foundation Now in its 10th year, the partnership between Special Olympics and the Lions Clubs granted funds through its State Giving Program. International Foundation has made it possible to bring quality vision care to Special The funding from these grants supports such Olympics athletes around the globe. In addition to donating funds each year since initiatives as Young Athletes, Healthy Athletes, the beginning of its partnership with Special Olympics, Lions Clubs have supported general health and fitness through sports, the Opening Eyes program with thousands of volunteers from more than 60 countries. Lions play a local/area/state-level competitions and a crucial volunteer role, assisting with registration, color vision testing, visual acuity tests and distribution summer sports camp. of glasses and protective sports goggles.

In 2009, more than 10,000 eye glasses and 2,500 sports goggles with lenses from Essilor International were given away to athletes who needed them. Since the global partnership began in 2002, Essilor has been the official global supplier of ophthalmic lenses to the Special Olympics Lions Club International Opening Eyes program. In 2009, MTM Recognition, the Official Sponsor of Essilor signed an agreement with Special Olympics to continue its relationship, ensuring that this Special Olympics, has been manufacturing global sponsorship will continue well into the future. In addition to providing supplies, Essilor also and sponsoring Special Olympics World Games encourages their employees to attend Opening Eyes screenings and become involved in the provision medals since 1987 and has been the official of quality eye care for persons with intellectual disabilities. U.S. awards licensee of Special Olympics for over 20 years. The SàfiloG roup supports the Special Olympics Lions Club International Opening Eyes program by supplying high-end designer frames and sunglasses completely free of charge to athletes. Since this partnership began in 2003, Sàfilo has donated approximately 10,000 frames and 20,000 sunglasses every year. The Sàfilo Group, one of the world’s leading producers of optical glasses, sunglasses and eyewear for sports, has always paid special attention to social causes throughout its global operation. 22

2009 Special Olympics International Global Supporters

Individuals, corporations and foundations that made gifts to Special Olympics international in 2009.

Academy of General Dentistry Steve Capust Susan Fritsch Jack Brothers Associates LLC Foundation Stephen E. and Susanna M. Carey Joan Ganz Conney and Jason M. James Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Peter G. Peterson Carnival Cruise Lines Jane Smith Turner Foundation Richard M. and Emily N. Alexander Ann Marie Gima Stephen and Liz Carter JMN Financial LLC All Audiology, Inc. GKN Foundation Cartier North America John and Jordan David Foundation HRH Prince Sultan Bin Fahd bin GN Resound Abdulaziz Al Saud Charity Gift Certificates Howard Katz Goldman Sachs & Co. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Henri and Genny Chase William and Linda Kaufman Goldman Sachs Gives N. Al-Missned The Coca-Cola Company Jena and Michael King Goldring, Herts & Lichtenstein LLP Alpha Sigma Alpha - Zeta Rho Colgate Thomas Klein Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation Golf Course Superintendents Jacquline Dacosta Association of America Knights of Columbus 10034 American Federation of Teachers Donald Daley Gone Gator Music The Knights of the Grip of Connecticut AFL-CIO and Western Massachusetts Yolando Eleta de Varela Good-Lite Anna and John J. Sie Foundation George W. Landrum Dearborn Advisors Gregory Haack Apangea Learning Ray and Stephanie Lane Michael Dedoshka Barry G. and Jane T. Haimes Roberta Armani Jeffrey M. Lansing Dewey Square Group, LLC David H. and Anna Hall Richard Ash Ricki M. Lasky DHL Henry E. Haller B & J Association Liberty Sport Larry Dicke Bridget S. Hardy Bank of America Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Lieber, Jr. Mark Dowley Ruth Harlan Edward M. Batchelder and Lions Clubs International Foundation Susan L. Senator Todd F. and Lorraine Quinn Devers Andrew J. Hayden and The Llee Foundation Ruth Bedford David DuMouchel Shannon H. Shay Mark London and Dania Fitzgerald Biosoustics Florence B. D’Urso Health Enhancement Systems The Lookout Foundations Jacob Bloom E-Trade Financial Health One Global Lovin’ Scoopful LLC Bob’s Stores Corp. Jay Emmett HMG Strategy, LLC Larry and Stacey Lucchino The Boeing Company Essilor International HMS Business Services Inc. Brady and Jill M. Lum Bowling Foundation Family and Friends Charity Golf Outing Hometown Foundation Inc. Roderick Macfarquhar Gertrude Boyle Kevin and Kristina Farr Horsley Bridge Partners Maureen E. Mack David and Laura Braddock James Feldman and Natalie Wexler Marian Hunt Mandalay Pictures Theresa Breslin Ford Family Trust Roy Hunt III John and Mary Manley Business Professionals of America Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver I Do Foundation & Jacobson LLP Don and Barb Martin Dave Buthman The Imagine Foundation Robert and Shari Friedman Mattel Children’s Foundation Capitol Indemnity Corporation William M. and A.C. Isaac 23

Mattel, Inc. Perfect 10 Productions, Inc. Maria Shriver Widex Michael and Hannah Mazer Ronald O. Perelman Timothy P. Shriver The William E. Simon Foundation Fiona Mcdowell PGA OF America Shutterfly Wisteria William McGurn Piedmont VA Amateur Softball Sonic Innovations Pamela Wright National Tournament The MCJ Amelior Foundation Arne and Ruth Sorenson Wynn Resorts The Pioneer Fund on behalf of Brian Meister Scott and Tracie Hamilton Southern Lehigh School District Marilyn Yamamoto MFS Investment Management Potomac Strategic Development Co., LLC Starwood Hotels & Resorts Robert Yellin Worldwide, Inc. Milliken Foundation The Procter & Gamble Company Shirley Young Vicky Strauss Kennedy Mitsubishi Digital Electronics Jose Renteria Dr. Dicken and Meilin Yung Stuart Family Foundation John L. Montegari and Leonora C. Hunt Amy Robbins Sunray Information Technologies Moose Charities Andrew Robertson Sunstar Americas Angelo Moratti Lowell W. and Leila H. Robinson Superior Essex, Inc. Sigmund and Lynn Morawski Lisenne Rockefeller Symetra Mario Morino RSM McGladrey, Inc. TD Bank Elizabeth Mowins Capell Rudolph Henry Thorne North American Police Ski Champions David Rutherford Barbera Thornhill The National Basketball Association SC Group Toys “R” Us Children’s Fund Natus Medical Inc. Safeway Foundation The TR Family Trust Margo MacNabb Nederlander Safilo S.p.A and James L. Nederlander Emmanuel Trigens Samons Preston Network for Good UBS AG Kim Samuel Johnson The New York Community Trust UMASS-Boston Sheryl Sandberg and David Goldberg North American Police Ski Champions United States Golf Association Scott Schefrin N.S.C.A.A Foundation Vanessa Williams Benjamin and Sophie Scher NYSE Euronext Vanneck Bailey Foundation Thomas and Susan Schmitt Optos Victor and Christine Anthony Family Patricia Schutts Foundation, Inc. Oticon Schwab Charitable Trust VSP Timothy Parameter Seabord Coporation The Wachter Family Trust Scott Parsons Shanghai Fudan Walmart Foundation The Parthenon Group James and Monica Shay The Walt Disney Company Patterson Dental Supply Joseph F. and Connie Shay Warner Truck Center David Payne Joseph F. Shay, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Warren D. Weaver Paul R. Pearson and Randall Pinder Timothy D. Shay Joseph J. and Adrienne Welsh Pepsico Foundation Inc.

While we appreciate all gifts - big and small - made to Special Olympics and its programs worldwide, the 2009 Global Supporter list recognizes those gifts above a certain level made to Special Olympics International. Every effort has been made to ensure that the listing is complete and to secure donor consent to be recognized. Any omissions are either unintentional or reflect donor wishes to remain anonymous. 24

2009 Financials

Unrestricted Unrestricted total temporarily Undesignated designated Unrestricted restricted

REVENUES, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT Direct mail contributions $35,318,210 $ - $35,318,210 $ - Individual and corporate contributions and sponsorships 26,647,495 2,119,131 28,766,626 1,906,229 Federal grants - 18,906,475 18,906,475 - Program assessments 2,977,754 - 2,977,754 - Royalty income 72,790 455,385 528,175 - Net appreciation in trust assets - 10,344,566 10,344,566 - Net investment income 737,946 226,282 964,228 - Other income 1,416,764 392,618 1,809,382 -

Total revenues, losses and other support 67,170,959 32,444,457 99,615,416 1,906,229

NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION Satisfaction of program restrictions - 2,381,081 2,381,081 (2,381,081) Expiration of time restrictions 948,395 - 948,395 (948,395)

Total revenues and net assets released from restrictions 68,119,354 34,825,538 102,944,892 (1,423,247)

EXPENSES Program assistance 39,578,213 16,579,772 56,157,985 - Public education and communications 8,178,821 54,580 8,233,401 - Sports training and competitions 1,936,125 10,467,189 12,403,314 - Fundraising 11,454,368 528,117 11,982,485 - Management and general 3,503,414 7,485 3,510,899 -

Total expenses 64,650,941 27,637,143 92,288,084 -

CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 3,468,413 7,188,395 10,656,808 (1,423,247)

NET ASSETS–Beginning of year 2,572,333 44,198,222 46,770,555 2,974,526

NET ASSETS–End of year $6,040,746 $51,386,617 $57,427,363 $1,551,279

Special Olympics’ complete 2008 audited financials and IRS Form 990 are available on our website, www.specialolympics.org 25

permanently FY 2009 FY 2008 restricted TOTAL TOTAL Revenue, Gains and Other Support*

3.27% Federal Grants Program Assessments $ - $35,318,210 $35,848,492 .58% Royalty Income - 30,672,855 26,637,625 Other Income - 18,906,475 10,170,252 20.74% 2.93% - 2,977,754 3,076,468

- 528,175 981,370 33.74% 38.74% - 10,344,566 (18,736,964) - 964,228 (1,683,447) - 1,809,382 587,984

- 101,521,645 56,881,780 Individual, Direct Mail Corporate Contributions Contributions and Sponsorships

- - - *(excluding net trust activity) 2009 - - - Total Income: $101,521,645 Less (Trust Inc.): (10,344,566) - 101,521,645 56,881,780 Net Inc. (Less Trust): 91,170,079

- 56,157,985 48,539,369 expenses - 8,233,401 8,827,838 - 12,403,314 10,784,985 Fundraising Sports Training - 11,982,485 11,841,980 and Competitions 3.81% - 3,510,899 3,322,377 Management 13.44% 12.98% and General - 92,288,084 83,316,549 8.92%

- 9,233,561 (26,434,769) 60.85% Program Assistance 198,584 49,943,665 76,378,434

$198,584 $59,177,226 $49,943,665 Public Education and Communications

Special Olympics’ complete 2008 audited financials and IRS Form 990 are available on our website, www.specialolympics.org 26

2009 Board of Directors

Dr. Timothy P. Shriver Dr. David Braddock Mr. Scott Hamilton Dr. Andrey Pavlov Chairman & CEO, Executive Director, Sports Broadcaster, Chairman, Special Olympics Russia Special Olympics, Inc. Coleman Institute for Cognitive Olympic Ice Skating Gold Medalist Ministry of Science & Technologies Disabilities of the Russian Federation Mr. Stephen M. Carter Associate Vice President for Mr. Jia Yong Lead Director & Vice Chair, Research, IAC East Asia Representative, Mr. Samuel Perkins Chief Executive Officer, University of Colorado System Executive Chairman, Former NBA Player, Superior Essex, Inc. Special Olympics China Vice President, Player Relations, Mr. Fernando Antonio Indiana Pacers Ms. Nadia Comaneci Ceballos Chacón Ms. Kim Samuel-Johnson Vice Chair IAC Latin America Representative, Director, The Samuel Group Dr. Mathews Phosa Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist President, Chairman, Mr. Muhtar Kent Special Olympics Honduras Special Olympics South Africa Mr. Raymond J. Lane Chairman & CEO, Vice Chair Ms. Loretta Claiborne The Coca-Cola Company Mr. David Rutherford Managing Partner, Special Olympics Athlete, USA, IAC Asia-Pacific Representative, Mr. Ossie Kilkenny Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers Holder of Honorary Doctorate Chairman, International Entrepreneur, Degrees from Quinnipiac University Special Olympics New Zealand Mr. J. Brady Lum Founder, O.J. Kilkenny & Company and Villanova University President & COO, Ms. Guyla Saidova

Special Olympics, Inc. Mr. Lawrence Lucchino IAC Europe/Eurasia Representative, Mr. Bart Conner President & Chief Executive Officer, National Director, Sports Broadcaster, Mr. Andrew Robertson Boston Red Sox Special Olympics Uzbekistan Treasurer Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist Chief Executive Officer, Mr. John F. Manley Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver Ms. Donna de Varona BBDO Worldwide, Inc. Private Investor Founder, Special Olympics, Inc. Sports Broadcaster, Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist Mr. Jo McDaid Ms. Maria Shriver Mr. William Alford IAC Europe-Eurasia Representative, First Lady of California, Ms. Yolanda Eleta de Varela Professor, Harvard Law School National Director, Broadcast Journalist & Author President, Special Olympics Special Olympics Ireland HRH Princess Lalla Amina Panama Member, Latin America Ms. Margaret Spellings IAC Middle East/North Africa Strategic Advisory Council Ms. Yoshiko Mitsui President & CEO, Representative, IAC Asia-Pacific Representative, Margaret Spellings & Company, Mr. Jay Emmett Honorary Chairperson, Chairperson, Former U.S. Secretary of Education President, Redwood Productions Special Olympics Morocco Special Olympics Nippon (Japan) Ms. Anne Sweeney Mr. Kevin M. Farr Mr. Peter Arnell Mr. Angelo Moratti President, Chief Financial Officer, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Chairman, Special Olympics Italy ABC Cable Networks Group & Mattel, Inc. Arnell Group Brand Consulting Vice Chairman, SARAS S.p.A. Disney Channel Worldwide Ms. Anne Finucane Mr. Edward Barbanell Ms. Florence Nabayinda HE Vivian Fernández de Torrijos Chief Marketing Officer Special Olympics Athlete, Special Olympics Athlete, Uganda, Former First Lady of the Republic & President, Northeast Actor, “The Ringer” Sargent Shriver 30th Anniversary of Panama Bank of America Global Messenger Mrs. Folashade Bolumole Ms. Vanessa Williams HE Ólafur R. Grímsson IAC Africa Representative, Mr. Bob Norbie Actress & Recording Artist President, Republic of Iceland National Director, IAC North America Representative, Special Olympics Nigeria Executive Director, Dr. Dicken Yung Special Olympics Montana Former President of Special Olympics East Asia 27

2009 Leadership Staff & Mission

leadership staff Special Olympics Mission

Timothy P. Shriver To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving J. Brady Lum them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, President & Chief Operating Officer experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with Drake Turrentine their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Chief Legal Officer

Stephen Corbin Senior Vice President, Constituent Services & Support

Douglas K. Stevens Chief Financial Officer

André Mendes Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning & Global CIO

Lee Todd Chief World Games & Competition

Peter Wheeler Chief Communications & Marketing Officer

John Dow Chief Operating Officer, Regional Growth Acting Regional Managing Director, Photo by Richard Corman Special Olympics Africa and Asia Pacific Regions

Anna Chan Regional Managing Director, Special Olympics East Asia region This is it: Mary Davis Regional Managing Director, There is no joy like the joy of unleashing the human spirit. Special Olympics Europe Eurasia There is no laughter like the laughter of those who are happy with others. Dennis Brueggemann There is no purpose nobler than to build communities of acceptance for all. Regional Managing Director, Special Olympics Latin America This is our glory.

Ayman Wahab Regional Managing Director, Special Olympics Middle East North Africa Region

Bob Gobrecht Regional Managing Director, Special Olympics North America www.SpecialOlympics.org

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