Honoring the Special Olympics Movements' Health Leaders Seven recipients of the first-ever Golisano Global Health Leadership Award were announced today. Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation are incredibly proud to honor: Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Rajanukul Institute, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand Beijing Tongren Eye Hospital, Capital Medical University in Beijing, China Lions Club International MD 112 in Brussels, Belgium Universidad Cientifica del Sur – Escuela de Estomatología (FCS) in Lima, Peru Dr. Mohamed Askar of Cairo, Egypt Dr. Stephen Sulkes, MD, from the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, USA In addition to the seven 2017 awards, two Pioneer Awards for lifetime achievement were presented to Steven Perlman, DDS of Boston, Massachusetts and Paul Berman, OD (Posthumously) of Hillsdale, N.J for founding Special Olympics Healthy Athletes 20 years ago. Their vision and pioneering work launched Healthy Athletes Special Smiles and Opening Eyes and paved the way for medical and dental professionals in medical schools, medical centers and private practices to improve access and standards of care for people with intellectual disabilities. The movement applauds these individuals and organizations for their game-changing work to advance inclusive health in their communities. Read more about the recipients and their global health work. Show Us Your Favorite Photo from Austria and Win a World Games Prize Pack We want to see why you support #Austria2017 World Games. Here's how to participate for a chance to win free gear: 1. Choose your favorite photo you took at a Winter Games.
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