Today is the national day of awareness to Spread the Word to End the R-Word™. For the eighth year, a record number of organizations will join the Golisano Foundation asking people to pledge to take a stand against using the R-word, "retard" or "retarded," a word that...
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Seven are Honored for Pioneering Global Health Work with First-ever Golisano Global Health Leadership Award
Dr. Stephen Sulkes of Rochester, NY, USA is Honoree from North America – Honorees Were Announced at Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria he Golisano Foundation and Special Olympics, the largest public health organization for people with intellectual...
Take a Stand and Help us Spread the Word to End the “R” Word
March 1 is National R-word Day of Awareness! Take a Stand Against Using the Word Retarded Take the Pledge Press Release For the seventh year, the Golisano Foundation is challenging the Rochester community to Spread the Word to End the R-Word™. The campaign, which has...
Tom Golisano and Golisano Foundation Recognized on Forbes’ “Philanthropy’s Big Bets for Social Change of 2015”
Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation have been recognized among 30 great givers and causes on Forbes' "Philanthropy's Big Bets for Social Change of 2015." Nonprofit advisory firm The Bridgespan Group and Forbes magazine teamed up to showcase some of the largest,...
Dr. Stephen Sulkes Receives First Special Olympics New York Golisano Health Leadership Award for Advancing Inclusive Health for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Award is Special Olympics top health honor –Tom Golisano presented award that bears his name Special Olympics New York is honored to announce the selection of Dr. Stephen Sulkes of Rochester, New York as the 2016-17 Golisano Health Leadership Award honoree. The...
Tom Golisano and Special Olympics Launch New Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards to Recognize Progress Made in Increasing Access to Health for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Awards are Special Olympics highest health honor – Global awards to be presented at the 2017 Special Olympics World Games in Austria Special Olympics, the largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities, announced today that it is...
Special Olympics Receives Largest Gift in 47-Year History
Tom Golisano Commits $25 Million to Special Olympics to Change the Game and Improve Global Access to Health Care for People with Intellectual Disabilities Special Olympics announced today that it has received its largest single private gift in the organization’s...
Foundation Director Ann Costello to Speak at Special Olympics 2015 World Summer Games in LA
Opening Ceremonies are Saturday July 25 – Ann Costello to Participate First Lady Michelle Obama is Honorary Chair and Attending This is the World's Largest Sports & Humanitarian Event in 2015 Ann Costello, Director of the Golisano Foundation will have an active...
Tom Golisano Hosting Special Olympics Athletes at Equestrian Championship in Florida
Tom Golisano Hosting 120+ Special Olympics Athletes Who Will Compete in Annual State Equestrian Championship in Florida on May 1 and May 2 Special Olympics Florida will host its annual Equestrian Sports Championship on May 1-2 at the Grand Oaks Resort & Museum in...