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Group: Spread the Word to End the Word

Organized by Special Olympics on 3/19/2009
Location: Washington, DC 20036
Spread the Word to End the Word is a National Awareness Day to raise awareness of the hurtful effects of the word “retard(ed)” and encourage people to pledge to stop using it. On 31 March 2009, young people across the country will lead local efforts to raise awareness and collect pledges from peers and the community to vow not to use the R-word.

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	PURCHASE YOUR VERY OWN "SPREAD THE WORD" T-SHIRT, BUTTON AND STICKER! ACT NOW--Be sure to order soon! To print and fill out the order form click here! by SpecialOlympics on march 19, 2009

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Global "Spread the Word to End the...	03/31/09	12:00 AM EST

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What tactics are you going to use on March, 31, 2009 to "Spread...	0	0	Special Olympics	249 days ago by Special Olympics

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News: President Obama's 'Special Olympics' J...

President Barack Obama's joke about the Special Olympics on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" has caused...

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by thinkMTV on march 20, 2009

We Need a New R-word

This is a video created by Noah Gray from Miami, FLorida to raise awareness about the hurtfulness of...

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by Special Olympics on march 27, 2009

Special Olympics Wants You to "Be a Fan"

We here at Special Olympics want you to know that if you're fans of positive attributes such as dignity...

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by Special Olympics on november 13, 2008

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President Obama compared his bowling to the Special Olympics on "The Tonight Show" on Thursday March...

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by Special Olympics on march 27, 2009

Special Olympics 3 Word Video

Check out this compilation of 3-word videos created by students at the University of Miami in response...

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by Special Olympics on march 27, 2009

Arnold Schwarzenegger Lights a Torch With Athle...

Here Arnold Schwarzenegger was captured lighting a torch with Special Olympics athletes on the steps...

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by Special Olympics on march 27, 2009

Special Olympics World Winter Game Snowshoei...

Here Special Olympics athletes are competing for gold at a World Winter Games Snowshoeing Competition!

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Young Skater on Her Way to a Medal!

This young Special Olympics athlete is on her way to capuring a medal in a World Winter Games speed...

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by Special Olympics on march 27, 2009

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