We can think of 6 or 7 reasons why it's important for our athletes and Unified partners to advocate for their peers during #SOHillDay. 😉

Every Marylander should be able to learn, enjoy and benefit from individual and team sports.

It was great meeting with the Special Olympics Maryland delegation to discuss the importance of Special Olympics health and education programming. #SOHillDay

Our CEO Stacey Hengsterman brought athletes, unified partners and coaches to DC this week to advocate for federal funding. They met with #newyork senators and congressmen, and snapped a photo with Chairman Tim Shriver. #SOHillDay Let’s hear it for #TeamNewYork! 🙌🏻🤩

Plaque at the Special Olympics North Carolina main office that includes the names of the delegates from North Carolina that have participated in Capitol Hill Day over the years (since 2005)

Closeup of the plaque at the Special Olympics North Carolina main office that has the names of the delegates from North Carolina that traveled to Washington, DC in 2024 for Capitol Hill Day 2024

Feeling incredibly honored to see my name on the plaque from Capitol Hill Day 2024 at the Special Olympics North Carolina main office. Grateful for the unforgettable opportunity to advocate for inclusion and change.

#CapitolHillDay #SpecialOlympicsNC #Advocacy #SOHillDay #SpecialOlympics