Below is an excerpt from the TNT Sports article, “Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation: An Alliance for Inclusion“Which details the work of Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation to challenge the health barriers faced by people with intellectual disabilities in Chile.
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Last April, Chile hosted an important visit by an international delegation, including leaders from Special Olympics International, Special Olympics Latin Americaand the Golisano FoundationThe summit focused on reviewing comprehensive health projects. Leading experts gathered to assess the progress of programs for people with intellectual disabilities. The summit was chaired by Erica Dayton, CEO of the Golisano Foundation.
“Chile has been a real inspiration to me. I have been able to see up close the effort they put in, how they progress and grow. I have also had the opportunity to meet the athletes in their environment, and monitor their health to ensure they are ready to compete and enjoy a full life,” said Erica Dayton, highlighting the inspiring progress and commitment she has witnessed.
Carolina Picasso, President Special Olympics ChileShe expressed her deep gratitude to the Golisano Foundation for its support and commitment to the health programme for people with intellectual disabilities, and stressed the importance of teamwork and mutual trust in achieving significant results in the integration and well-being of this group of people.
