David EvangelistaLEAVING UKRAINE — HOW ONE LITTLE GIRL DEFIED THE ODDSShe was given-up upon birth once her parents recognized she had a severe and profound intellectual disability. She was left on the…Feb 24, 2023Feb 24, 2023
David EvangelistaFamilies of Special Olympics: Thank you for your Faith in our MovementOver the past year, the world has undergone some of the most drastic changes and challenges witnessed in the last century. Growing levels…Apr 6, 2021Apr 6, 2021
David EvangelistaInternational Cooperation: The Principal COVID Casualty?Article by: David S. Evangelista, President and Managing Director, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and Kate Campana, Founder and Chief…Aug 13, 2020Aug 13, 2020
David EvangelistaInternational Cooperation: The Principle COVID Casualty?Article by: David S. Evangelista, President and Managing Director, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and Kate Campana, Founder and Chief…Aug 12, 2020Aug 12, 2020
David EvangelistaMigration to the Center — We stand with RefugeesThe chain around Malaki’s ankle spoke volumes, yet it told only half of the story. The protective gear worn by Gerald was impressive, but…Jun 18, 2020Jun 18, 2020
David EvangelistaCOVID-19, A NEW FRONTIER: WHY EUROPE MUST LOOK WITHIN FOR A WAY FORWARDAs most of Europe clears a month of home confinement and quarantine, communities across the region are beginning to feel the ramifications…Apr 29, 2020Apr 29, 2020
David EvangelistaDiscipline. Commitment. Teamwork. Drive.These are the characteristics that the athletes of Special Olympics bring to their trainings, competitions and sports experience in…Apr 21, 2020Apr 21, 2020
David EvangelistaCOVID-19 TEACHES US ABOUT THE NEED FOR A UNIFIED APPROACH TO HEALTHCould World Health Day 2020 mark a milestone in global health history? Perhaps, but not in the way that one might immediately imagine.Apr 6, 2020Apr 6, 2020
David EvangelistaThe Power of Unified comes to TiraTira is a small town that sits twenty minutes outside of the city of Tel Aviv. On the morning of 21 November, bakeries sprung to life…Dec 7, 20181Dec 7, 20181
David EvangelistaVictories Without Victims — How the Special Olympics Movement is Embracing Refugees in EuropeOn the surface, it looked like a standard, local Special Olympics Unified Floorball match. Athletes of all ages, and all abilities, joined…May 19, 20171May 19, 20171