Athlete Leadership
Athlete Leadership Council Summary
Saturday, October 25th, 2022 The Special Olympics Maryland Athlete Input Council held our Fall Meeting over Zoom on Saturday, October 25th, 2022. The meeting began at 6:31 pm with 13 out of the 18 athlete members in attendance. Chairperson, Adam...
National Bullying Prevention Month
This event takes place the entire month of October. It was created to prevent childhood bullying while promoting inclusion, acceptance, and kindness. The Facts: This holiday was founded in 2006 by the PACER Center 20% of high school students in...
Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and we want to encourage all of our athletes to pledge to support others who have been hurt or harmed, treat others with kindness, be more accepting of people’s differences, and help include those...
Certified Athlete Leaders: Social Media Influencers
Our Athlete Leaders have become Influencers! 9 Athlete Leaders have started their journey to becoming Social Media Influencers to help share about their lives, involvement with SOMD, advocate for their athlete friends, and create a positive space about health, wellness,...
Capitol Hill Day
Written by Madison MangumDirector of Communications, Special Olympics Maryland Capitol Hill Day was a new experience for everyone at Special Olympics Maryland, as it was done through Zoom instead of on top of the notorious hill. Our staff members, athlete...