Multi-year global partnership builds on
efforts and Gallagher's commitment to continue to promote
inclusion, equity, and acceptance around the world.
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MEADOWS, Ill., April 3,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Special Olympics International
and Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and
consulting services firm, have renewed their global partnership and
will continue to help support Special Olympics sports and athletes
around the world.
Gallagher will remain the official partner of Special
Olympics Sport and Coach programming, supporting the
movement's mission to deliver the highest quality of coach training
and sport experience to four million athletes in 227 local programs
across the globe. Additional Gallagher sponsorships include the
2025 Special Olympics Winter World Games Supporting Sponsor, 2026
Special Olympics USA Games
Platinum Sponsor, and 2027 Special Olympics Summer World Games
Supporting Sponsor.
"Gallagher has been a strong partner to Special Olympics since
2020. We are excited to continue this journey and look forward to
expanding our momentum in supporting athletes," said Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics
International. "We are also grateful for Gallagher's support
for Special Olympics coaches as they prepare athletes
with intellectual disabilities to discover new strengths and
abilities through sport. "
The two global organizations embody a shared commitment to
inclusion and helping people find their teams to succeed in
life. The partnership will continue to open the door for more
people with intellectual disabilities to learn teamwork, improve
their fitness and further develop as confident individuals.
Chair of the Global Athlete Congress and Special Olympics
International Board Member, Kiera
Byland, shared, "Sport is a pathway that has helped me to
unlock my true potential. It has helped me to be healthier, make
friends, develop focus and life-long skills such as organization
and professionalism. It has allowed me to be myself and show my
true personality by growing my self-acceptance and raising my
self-esteem. Coaches are the enablers for inclusive experiences in
sport, ensuring that everyone can access these powerful rewards of
sport."
Special Olympics focuses on using sports as a catalyst for
people with intellectual disabilities to develop physical fitness,
demonstrate courage, experience joy, and build friendships, often
through a unified approach of bringing people together. Gallagher's
company purpose is based on excellence, empathy, and respect to
help clients face their future with confidence.
"I am so proud of our partnership with Special Olympics,"
said Christopher Mead, Chief Marketing Officer at Gallagher.
"We will continue to focus on our shared values of supporting and
respecting the abilities of one another, and helping to empower
athletes around the world."
The partnership will directly support Special Olympics
International events, year-round activations in regional
markets, and ongoing blended learning approaches for coaches.
About Special Olympics
Founded in 1968, Special Olympics is a global movement to end
discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. We
foster acceptance of all people through the power of sport and
programming in education, health, and leadership. With nearly four
million athletes and Unified Sports® partners and one million
coaches and volunteers in more than 170 countries, Special Olympics
delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and nearly 50,000
games and competitions every year. Engage with us on: X, Facebook,
YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Learn more at
SpecialOlympics.org.
About Gallagher
Gallagher is one of the world's largest insurance brokerage, risk
management and consulting firms. As a community insurance broker
and trusted local consultant, we help people and businesses move
forward with confidence. With more than 52,000 people working
around the globe, we're connected to the places where we do
business and to every community we call home. Managing risk with
customized solutions and a full spectrum of services, helping you
foster a thriving workforce, and always holding ourselves to the
highest standards of ethics to help you face every challenge -
that's The Gallagher Way. https://ajg.com
Media contacts:
Gallagher: Jen Marshall,
Director, Global Media Relations; Email: jen_marshall@ajg.com; Tel:
847 476 2734
Special Olympics: Megan Gausemel, Senior Director,
Athlete & Partner Communications; Email:
mgausemel@specialolympics.org; Tel: 202 570 8628
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