Apollon
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Released:
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Sunday, July 24, 2011
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Origin:
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Greece
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Apollon has the mission to travel to all countries where Special Olympics have been held so far: U.S.A., Ireland, China and Greece, but also to countries they will be held in the fututre: Korea.
Above all he wants to travel worldwide to bring the message that no physical or mental barrier can restrain the power of the human spirit.
Please, help him travel far and fast! :)
Apollon, the smiling sun, was the mascot of the Summer Special Olympics Athens 2011. The motto on it means "I am in", that is I take part in everything, I am not excluded.
"Intellectual disability is further evidence of global diversity. Let us all commit ourselves to the fundamental principles of dignity and equality for all people"
Kofi A. Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations
The mission of the Special Olympics World Movement has the following objectives:
• To inspire peace in the world community.
• To change attitudes.
• To encourage through sports.
• To introduce the Special Olympics World Football Games.
• To develop programs for Global Health.
• To encourage research.
• To educate the society in relation to how they should address and behave to people with intellectual disabilities.
• To educate the coaches of athletes with intellectual disabilities about the special practices they should use, while developing sports programs tailored to their specific needs.
For more information please visit www.specialolympics.org
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