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Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More LA2015 Podcasts | LA2015 Coverage Joelle and Daniel stand in the tunnel of the L.A. Memorial Coliseum amid the Cheer For LA2015 cheerleaders hours before the start of the Opening Ceremonies. | Photo By Daniel Smrokowski/ Special Chronicles In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 153, Daniel Smrokowski and his friend Joelle Packard co-host our Special Olympics World Games LA2015 Wrap Up Show.  Tune in as we recount our experiences at the World Games.  Plus, we learn about a new, inspirational photobook called “Through His Eyes,” hear listener feedback from Ivy The Elf and Mary Ellen Bogucki’s World Games experiences of Reach Up Star Bree; Joelle teaches Daniel some cheers LIVE on the air; and much more! In our featured segment of this week’s all-new live podcast episode, Daniel and Joelle recount their experiences at the World Games from visiting the convention center to the Opening Ceremonies to all the water they had, exchanging tons of pins and other free stuff, some of the people they met, excerpts from this month’s Special Voices Column, and much more! Click to view slideshow. In our News segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, we share the news of an all new and inspirational Photobook called “Through His Eyes”; news about the Big Announcement from Special Olympics Health Programs and the Shriver Report & SO’s new #LetsChangeTheGame campaign; Joelle teaches Daniel some cheers; and much more! *

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More LA2015 Podcasts Press Conference Participants Left to Right: Janet Froetscher, Maria Shriver, Brightfield Shadi, Ann Costello (Photo By Daniel Smrokowski/ Special Chronicles) In today’s Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 Podcast Bonus Episode, Daniel brings you to another Press Conference  on Saturday, July 25th featuring a BIG Announcement from Special Olympics Health Programs and The Shriver Report Snapshot.  Tune-in to learn all about the vital importance of the big announcement from Special Olympics and about a brand new campaign that is being launched at the LA2015 World Games.  Hear directly from the CEO of Special Olympics, Maria Shriver, an International Global Messenger form Botswana, and from the Director of the Golisano Foundation. *  Director of Special Olympics Health Programs welcomes everyone to the press conference  [starts at 00:51] * Janet Froetscher, CEO of Special Olympics, Inc. discusses the BIG Announcement from SO’s Health Programs   [starts at 1:13] * Maria Shriver, on The Shriver Report Snapshot’s Insight Into Intellectual Disabilities In The 21st Century and the all-new PLAY: #LetsChangeTheGame campaign, we’re changing the world!     [starts at 7:34] * Brightfield Shadi, a Special Olympics athlete and International Global Messenger, on the direct impact for the millions of athletes of the BIG Announcement from Special Olympics Health Programs. [starts at 14:27] * Ann Costello, Director of the Golisano foundation, on the why the Golisano Foundation is supporting the Special Olympics Health Programs. [starts at 17:49] * Janet Froetscher, CEO of Special Olympics, Inc., on what the big announcement from Special Olympics Health programs means for the Special Olympics movement.  [starts at 24:47]

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More LA2015 Podcasts Daniel stands in Long Beach, Calif. with his Katherine Smith, Special Olympics Kayaker athlete from Great Britain. (Photo Courtesy of SpecialChronicles.com) In today’s Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 Podcast Episode Day5, Daniel gives you a recap of Tuesday, July 28th where he talks with fans, coaches, and athletes from the rollerskating, bocce, bowling, kayaking, sailing, cycling, and Healthy Athletes venues, a live pay phone call, and much more fun! * We give you a Recap today’s unique coverage.  [starts at 1:00] * Garrett, from Georgia, discusses the Healthy Athletes venue and the importance of Special Olympics Health programs   [starts at 3:30] * Board of Director from Special Olympics Minnesota discusses being a “Fan in the Stands” and experiences of the World Games including rollerskating, handball, Opening Ceremonies, and more! [starts at 7:20] * Parent from Special Olympics Australia discusses his son competing in bocce [starts at 10:00] * A Bowling Coach from Special Olympics Estonia discusses their team’s experiences at World Games  [starts at 12:00] * Great Britain Kayaker athlete, Katherine Smith, shares her experiences LIVE in Long Beach, Calif. at World Games  [starts at 14:00] * Listen in as Daniel’s “personal assistant, Daniel Hayes makes a LIVE phone call to his wife via a Pay Phone in Long Beach, Calif.  [starts at 18:00] * Special Olympics USA unified sailing partner [starts at 20:00] * Two Volunteer Transportation Bus Greeters – from China and Los Angeles – on their experiences competing  [starts at 23:30] * A Great Britain Volunteer gives us directions, Daniel literally runs amid the cycling v

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More LA2015 Podcasts Daniel Smrokowski is shown with new friend and fellow Special Olympics athlete Nabila Kassar of France. [Listen at 35:00 time mark of the podcast]  (Photo Courtesy of SpecialChronicles.com)In today’s Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 Podcast Episode Day4, Daniel gives you a recap of Monday, July 27th where he visits the table tennis, badminton, bocce, unified basketball, powerlifting, and much more fun! * Asking an Irish Volunteer for directions where the table tennis venue is  [starts at 1:00] * We give you a Recap of today’s unique coverage.   [starts at 2:00] * Manuel Joia – Volunteer Transportation Bus Greeter at LA2015 and member of Knights of Columbus  [starts at 6:00] * Great Britain athletes competing in table tennis  [starts at 8:30] * South Africa athletes and coach competing in table tennis  [starts at 13:00] * Denmark Unified athletes competing in badminton  [starts at 16:30] * Field Producer for ESPN, covering bocce [starts at 19:05] * Special Olympics USA athletes & coaches competing in bocce who won GOLD [starts at 20:30] * Two random “Fans in the Stands” at bocce from San Francisco, CA & Dallas, TX [starts at 23:30] * Poland powerlifting referee  [starts at 26:00] * Delaney, a Volunteer near the medal stand for bocce, powerlifting, badminton, table tennis [starts at 27:10] * Officer Alex of the Los Angeles Police Department [starts at 28:30] * Garrett Anderson, fellow athlete & Global Messenger for Special Olympics Illinois [starts at 30:20] * Marquita Lopez, a Volunteer whose job it is to thank all the volunteers [starts at 32:10

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More LA2015 Podcasts Press Conference Participants Left to Right: Patrick McClenahan, J Balvin, Siedah Garrett, Mark Poncher, Russell Wolff, Dustin Plunkett, and Janet Froetscher. (Photo By Daniel Smrokowski/ Special Chronicles) In today’s Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 Podcast Bonus Episode, Daniel brings you to a Press Conference, the day before the Opening Ceremony.  Tune in as we meet top leadership of Special Olympics (SO) and the Games Organizing Committee (GOC), song composer of “Reach up LA” and performers; the Most SO athlete and top leadership of ESPN; and much more! * Janet Froetscher, CEO of Special Olympics, Inc. discusses why SO has World Games   [starts at 00:50] * Patrick McClenahan, President/CEO of LA2015, on the celebrity figure, Circle of Inclusion, and colors of the logo; Diversity of 165 countries; and much more!     [starts at 8:20] * J. Balvin, a performer at Opening Ceremonies of LA2015, shares why he’s supporting SO. [starts at 12:20] * Siedah Garrett, composer of “Reach up LA,” on the backstory of the Official Theme Song of LA2015; a powerful call to action; why she’s supporting SO; and much more! [starts at 14:00] * Mark Poncher, Executive Producer of FiveCurrents Productions, on the challenges and joys of producing the Opening Ceremonies of LA2015  [starts at 17:00] * Dustin Plunkett, Special Olympics  athlete, Global Messenger, LA2015 Board Member, and member of the ESPN Broadcast Commentary Team, on his experience of being the first SO athlete to be part of the ESPN Team.  [starts at 20:20] * Russell Wolff, Executive President and Managing Director of ESPN International, on being Dustin’s new boss, and thoughts on the challenges and joys of broadcasting at SO Worl

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More LA2015 Podcasts Daniel talks with a few Special Olympics USA aquatics athletes on their thoughts of the World Games. (Photo By Special Chronicles) In today’s Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 Podcast Episode Day3, Daniel gives you a recap of Saturday, July 25th where he visits the basketball and aquatics venues, a press conference on a Big  Announcement at Special Olympics; and finally we take you to the Opening Ceremonies.  Tune in for an entertaining, informative, and inspirational look into what Special Olympics is all about. * Daniel talks with two athletes from the Special Olympics Italy basketball team and we hear their thoughts at playing at our Special Olympics 2015 World Games. * Daniel visits the aquatics venue and talks with fellow Special Olympics USA aquatics swimmers: Brandon from Massachusetts; Nathan from Little Rock Arkansas, and Jason from Ohio. * After aquatics and on the street to the Opening Ceremonies, Daniel talks to a family from Special Olympics Ireland and they briefly share their thoughts of the World Games. * Listen to a few soundbites from the BIG announcement from a press conference on Special Olympics Health including a big donation to the health program.  Brightfield Shadi, International Global Messenger from Botswana,  shares from an athlete perspective his initial thoughts. * Finally, we bring you inside to the Opening Ceremonies and here soundbites from Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, and his sister Maria Shriver.  Finally we hear brief thoughts on Opening Ceremonies from a Special Olympics athlete from Estonia.   Special Chronicles is proud to bring you our unique coverage: CLICK HERE for access to Daniel’s LIVE Diary. Special Chronicles is proud to produce

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More LA2015 Podcasts Daniel and his friend Dustin Plunkett Reach Up For LA2015. (Photo By Special Chronicles) In today’s Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 Podcast Episode Day2, Daniel and his “personal assistant” give you a recap of the first day of their first time experiencing the Pre-Games activities of the World Games.  Tune in for an entertaining, informative, and inspirational look into what Special Olympics is all about. *  Recap of Day 2 – our unique coverage on Friday, July 24, 2015.  Highlights Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run and a Press Conference on Opening Ceremony for LA2015 World Games. * Daniel chats live with his friend Caroline Shriver and her brother Sam. * Daniel chats live with SC listener Kaitlyn Smith at the Special Olympics Social Impact Summit. “My favorite part of the summit is the opportunity to empower all people to make change in their communities and to give other people the platform to make a positive change and to advocate for people of all abilities.” —  Kaitlyn Smith * Then, Daniel heads to a Press Conference and speaks with his friend & one of the most famous fellow athletes, Dustin Plunkett with his thoughts hours before appearing LIVE on ESPN. * Daniel then chats with Patrick McClenahan, President/CEO of Special Olympics World Games LA2015, sharing his thoughts on his connection with his daughter who has special needs, his reaction to there not being any place for athletes to stay, and much more! * Special Chronicles is proud to bring you our unique coverage: CLICK HERE for access to Daniel’s LIVE Diary. * Special Chronicles is proud to produce the #1 Update Podcast of our Special Olympics World Games

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More LA2015 Podcasts Caroline Shriver and Daniel Smrokowski chat at the GENUIN Special Olympics Social Impact Summit By Generation Unified on July 23, 2015. (Photo Courtesy of SpecialChronicles.com) In today’s Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 Podcast Episode Day01, Daniel and his “personal assistant” give you a recap of the first day of their first time experiencing the Pre-Games activities of the World Games.  Tune in for an entertaining, informative, and inspirational look into what Special Olympics is all about. * Read today’s Day 01 entry of Daniel’s LIVE Diary — giving you our unique coverage on Thursday, July 23, 2015. * Special Chronicles is proud to bring you our unique coverage: CLICK HERE for access to Daniel’s LIVE Diary. * Special Chronicles is proud to produce the #1 Update Podcast of our Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015.  CLICK HERE to listen. Feedback: Read or View What Other Listeners Like You Are Saying Music Credits – Special Olympics World Games LA2015 Unified Theme Final Song:  “Reach Up” By O.A.R. with Cody Simpson, Breanna Bogucki, and Madison Tevlin.  Used with permission of O.A.R. We want to hear from you!  Join the Conversation and Send In your Feedback: * VOICEMAIL FEEDBACK: Call-in your Voicemails for FREE o

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio Photo By Daniel Smrokowski/ Special Chronicles In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 152, Daniel Smrokowski is sits down with John Coleman, a Tennis Official at Special Olympics World Games LA2015.  Plus, News on ESPN coverage of LA2015 World Games; New Short Film Executive Produced By Maria Shriver; And we sing happy birthday to our friend Georgia Hunter and Daniel shares a special birthday message to her. In our featured segment of this week’s all-new podcast live episode, we hear how John first got involved in Special Olympics; his other USA and World Games experiences; his background; Unified Tennis Officials; Impact SO has had on him as an official; his most memorable experience; mentoring other SO athletes; what goes into officiating a SO sport; and much more! ** This featured interview is part of The Bugle Newspaper’s Coverage. ** In our News segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Daniel discusses news about ESPN’s coverage of our SO World Games LA2015; a new short film on ESPN Films that’s executive produced by Maria Shriver; and finally a special birthday message for our friend Georgia Hunter! * “30 for 30 Short “Brave in the Attempt” Executive Produced By Maria Shriver Premieres on July 25” * “ESPN’s Global Coverage of Special Olympics World Games LA2015!” * Read Daniel’s July 2015 “Special Voices” Column in the Bugle Newspapers for more of Chris Nichol’s inspiring story. * Listen Now to LA

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio Left Photo Courtesy of Daniel Smrokowski/ Special Chronicles. | Right Photo Courtesy of Daniel and Lisa Hayes. | World Games LA2015 Logo Courtesy of Media Resources on LA2015.org In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 150, the microphones are turned around on Daniel Smrokowski as listeners from Southern California interviews him; Teresa surprises Daniel during this month’s #TuesdaywithTeresa; an Archived Spread the Word To End the Word; listener feedback; and much more! In our featured segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, we hear an intro from Daniel’s Collage Days; his Special Olympics endeavors; Daniel recounts Fire Alarm Story at Special Olympics Aquatics Meet; Backstory of Special Chronicles; Daniel’s Major in college studies & Why he enjoys journalism; How he pulls his life together and having special needs; “Not what you can get from this world, it’s what you can give to it,” said Lisa Hayes; R-Word.org Talk; “Angel’s Wings” Song; and much more!     [Starts at 04:56] * Daniel Hayes’ Blog – WatchWhatTheyAreDoing.org * Read Daniel’s July 2015 “Special Voices” Column in the Bugle Newspapers for more of Chris Nichol’s inspiring story. * Listen Now to LA2015 Radio — Our #1 Podcast Series of our unique coverage of Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 * Follow Daniel’s LIVE Updates at SpecialChronicles.com/LA2015 for our Unique Coverage! * Visit

Subscribe:  RSS | iTunes | Website Re-watch the LIVE video edition on SCTV: https:// //www.youtube.com/watch?v=iObqQ69mZ3A ?list=PLD01BA706651153C3 In this July 2015 edition of our exclusive “Tuesday’s with Teresa” podcast segment, Daniel Smrokowski is sits down with his friend & mentor Teresa Crudele (digital marketing manager) Join us as Teresa turns the mic around on Daniel and surprises him; hear his reaction to the surprise; Teresa’s wonderful encouragement of Special Chronicles; what’s Coming Up next month; and much more! Join the Conversation and Send in your feedback: * Use Hashtag #TuesdaywithTeresa on Twitter or Facebook  * On Social Media, post your comments to us on Facebook or Tweet us @SpecialCPodcast * Call-in with your Voicemails or Email us at: feedback[at]specialchronicles.com * You can also post a comment below and write a Review in iTunes Special Olympics Update Podcast- This show will bring you coverage and news of Special Olympics from th

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio Special Olympics World Games Athlete Chris Nichol Reaches Up with our own Daniel for LA2015. Photos By Special Chronicles In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 149, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with his new friend & fellow Special Olympics athlete from Illinois Christopher Nichol who is competing at Special Olympics 2015 World Games; an Impromptu RoadCast; and Listener Feedback on Music for World Games. In the first segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Chris shares with us about what disability he was diagnosed with; his early challenges; why he wanted to participate in Special Olympics (SO); Sports he participates in; His Favorite Part of competing; His Encouraging Words For  Others to get involved in SO; How Chris got selected to go to World Games and his reaction; Events Chris is competing at World Games; What he’s most looking forward to and activities he’ll be doing; his Final Thoughts; His Reaction to be Appearing on ESPN at World Games; and much more!    [Starts at 00:00] * Read Daniel’s July 2015 “Special Voices” Column in the Bugle Newspapers for more of Chris’ inspiring story. * Listen to SpecialChronicles.com/LA2015 for our Unique Coverage of Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 * Visit LA2015.org for the latest news on Special Olympics 2015 World Games and be sure to sign up for their newsletter and download the Official App for the World Games In our second segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, we bring you along with us on an impromptu Roadcast with Michelle Jensen, a staff employee at Special Olympics Illinois as we learn about

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio Video Edition:  https:// //www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Iv57eYm0c Photos Courtesy Darian Packard In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 148, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with his new friends and listeners Darian Packard and Joelle, her daughter & fellow Special Olympics athlete from the first-ever CheerForLA2015 cheerleading program at Special Olympics 2015 World Games. In the first segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Darian and Joelle share with us about the how the CheerForLA2015 got started; Who is participating in CheerForLA2015; Joelle turns the mic around and asks Daniel what it’s like broadcasting; The importance of Unified Sports and #PlayUnified; Joelle’s friendship with our mutual friend Caroline Shriver; Where they are Cheering; The Performance Format; Who else is leading this effort; Where you can find out more about the CheerForLA2015 program; Final Thoughts on their time on SC; and much more!   [Starts at 00:00] In the second segment and one of our most popular series, “Meet SO Athletes,” of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Joelle share with us about the how what disability she was diagnosed with; How she first got started in Special Olympics; Why she wanted to participate in SO; What Sports she participates in; Her favorite part of competing in SO; What Joelle would say to encourage others to get involved in SO; Inclusive Education and attending an All-Girls Private Catholic School; How Joelle first got started playing Unified Sports with Caroline and Kathleen Shriver; Joelle’s thoughts on her photo being in our mutual friend Tim Shriver’s Book; Darian’s Cliff Notes Version Thoughts on reading Tim’s book Fully Alive; Joelle’s other activities she enjoys; Joelle’s thoughts on caring the Flame of H

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio Photo By Daniel Smrokowski (All rights reserved). In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 146, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Lea Schultz, the 2015 Illinois Junior Miss Amazing Queen. Plus, Daniel gives you a teaser to Part 2 of our new SC Fans Love Series; Lea and her parents Love SC; Stuttering Awareness Week Article; Bree & Madison of #ReachUp song Love SC; and Latest News on Bree & Madison’s #ReachUp Unified Theme Song for SO World Games 2015 LA. We kick off the show with an almost live #momtext segment (thanks to recommendation from our listener Bob Taylor).   [Starts at 00:00] We feature this week’s podcast episode with Daniel sitting down with Lea Schultz, the 2015 Illinois Junior Miss Amazing Queen, as part of The Enterprise Newspaper’s coverage.  Tune-in as Lea shares with us her early years and challenges; the PSTEP Program; How she heard about the Miss Amazing pageant; How she got started with Miss Amazing; Lea and her parents-Patty and Ralph- Describes the experience; Favorite Part of participating; Why she wanted to participate; Other activities & community projects; Lea’s role in LA for Special Olympics 2015 World Games and National Miss Amazing competition; Jobs she’s currently applying for; Where to find more info on Miss Amazing; and their final thoughts.  [Starts at 05:00] * READ the story on Lea Schultz that Daniel wrote as part of The Enterprise Newspaper‘s coverage in Plainfield, Ill. As of the air date of this podcast, the article will be published Wednesday, June 24, 2015.  Follow EnterprisePublications.com or BugleNewspapers.com * Miss Amazing Page

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 143, Daniel Smrokowski hosts while friend of the show, Jim Morgan, returns to co-host. Daniel sits down with Janet Froetscher, CEO of Special Olympics, for her second appearance on this show as they discuss: How the Unified Relay got started; Connection with Play Unified Message; What is Unified Relay; Connection with World Games LA2015; How YOU can Participate; Unified Relay & Bank of America; Unified Relay Coming to Chicago; 2 Routes Across All 50 States; and much more! News Stories we discussed: Down Syndrome Conference Focuses on Health, Celebrates 10-Years Down Syndrome Day; Famous Artist With Autism Story; Lesson In Perseverance, Success From My Brother With Special Needs; SEASPAR Launches New Podcast; Avril Lavigne Releases FLY Song For SO; ESPN, ABC Airing Daily Coverage World Games; New Series From Our SC Fans; Coming Up and Final Song. Featured links discussed on this episode: * UnifiedRelay.org – Learn more & get involved with the Unified Relay Across America * Janet Froetscher’s Appearances on SC * Listen to a 11-Minute Audio Segment of Janet’s 1st Interview on Special Chronicles News Stories discussed on this episode: *

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 128, Daniel Smrokowski discusses: Preview of Special Olympics (SO) World Games Los Angeles 2015 with facts & figures; how you can get involved in LA2015 and stay connected online; Plus, SO Team USA Announced; SO Partners with iMyne and holiday shopping; Celebrate Abilities with Dustin Plunkett; Revisit of end the r-word mini-documentary video Daniel produced; and much more! Featured links discussed on the show: * Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 Fact Sheet * Learn more about the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 at: LA2015.org * Follow the SO World Games 2015 on Twitter: @LA2015 * Like the SO World Games 2015 on Facebook.com/LA2015 * Meet SO Athlete from Southern California, Dustin Plunkett on SCP episode #115 * Watch Dustin’s Celebrate Abilities video on specialchronicles.com/celebrateabilities News stories discussed on the show: * Press Release for “Special Olympics USA Team Named” Source: SpecialOlympics.org * Follow SO Team USA online at SpecialOlympicsTeamUSA.org and on Facebook.com/SOTeamUSA, on Twitter: @SOTeamUSA, and on Instagram SOTeamUSA * Press Release for 

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 115, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with fellow Special Olympics athlete Dustin Plunkett from Southern California and is a Games Associate for the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015; #TakeAStand Campaign; Latest News and facts about SO LA 2015 World Games; Idea about Special Chronicles, SO Global Messengers and Broadcasting/Podcasting; Why people are taking a stand for acceptance and inclusion; President Obama and LA Mayor Garcetti messages for LA 2015 World Games; Coca-Cola, SO and Happiness; R-Word and Supreme Court; People First Language; and more! Feature:  * Meet Dustin Plunkett, Special Olympics Southern California athlete and Games Associate for SO World Games 2015 Los Angeles.  Tune in to learn about what disability Dustin was diagnosed with; How he got started in SO; Why he wanted to participate; sports he participates in; His involvement as a Global Messenger; the “We Celebrate Different #TakeAStand campaign for the SO World Games 2015 Los Angeles; goal of the campaign; and final thoughts. * Learn more and Join our SO World Games 2015 team at: la2015.org * Join #TakeAStand for acceptance and inclusion for everyone at: wecelebratedifferent.tumblr.com * Read more about Dustin on la2015.org News: *