Beyond Boundaries: Chasing Gold at the Special Olympics World Games

Heart Beats Commerce is the title of an article about the Special Olympics World Games. Special Olympics is a global movement that supports over 5 million athletes, coaches, and volunteers with 32 Olympic-type sports. The organization aims to change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and promote inclusion.At the Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria 2017, the world came together with one heart to celebrate differences and unite in the spirit of respect. The organization offers many ways to take part, including short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities, playing Unified Sports, and becoming a Special Olympics athlete.

Bank of America has been supporting the mission of Special Olympics for nearly 40 years and recently announced a $5 million grant to expand existing leadership programs into urban school communities. The company is committed to creating an environment where all teammates, including those with non-visible and visible disabilities, have an opportunity to succeed and achieve their goals.In June 2023, the Special Olympics World Games took place in Berlin, and athletes from all over the world participated in the event.