Special Olympics
The Special Olympics movement was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of President John F Kennedy, who believed that the Olympic ideals of sport could give confidence and new hope to people with learning disabilities as well as to those who cared for them. Special Olympics now reaches over 2.25 million athletes in 160 countries worldwide.
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Special Olympics Leicester Games 2009
The Special Olympics GB National Summer Games was held in Leicester between the 25th and 31st July 2009. Over 2,700 athletes representing 19 Special Olympics regions across the UK visited the city of Leicester over the seven day period along with 1200 coaches and 1500 volunteers. The 2,700 athletes competd in a range of Olympic style sports competitions across the city.
Sports Council Wales - Cyngor Chwaraeon Cymru
The Sports Council for Wales is the national organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and active lifestyles. It is the main adviser on sporting matters to the Welsh Assembly Government and is responsible for distributing funds from the National Lottery to sport in Wales. It is financed by an annual grant-in-aid from the Welsh Assembly Government and from income generated from its activities.
Mencap
Mencap Cymru is divided into two parts:
Our direct services provide support so that people with a learning disability can live as independently as they want. We also provide services to support them train for and find employment.
Our service provision includes domiciliary and short-term breaks for parents and carers.
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