As members of the Board of Directors of Special Olympics, we have traveled all over the world to support the mission of Special Olympics to give opportunities through sports training and competition for persons with intellectual disabilities. We have seen, first hand, the transformative powers of this important movement to change perceptions about the potential for people with intellectual challenges.
Nadia is a founding member of the Laureus Academy which now includes 46 global living legends in sports. The mission of Laureus is to use sports as a tool for social change, and celebrate sporting excellence.
The Nadia Comaneci Foundation, based in Bucharest, Romania, is a non-political, non-governmental and non-profit organization, initiated by Nadia Comaneci to provide encouragement, support and promotion of exceptional performances in any field of activity including sports, education and improving the quality of family life.
We support the mission of the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame to preserve the legacies and inspiring stories of the most accomplished gymnasts in the world. Induction into the IGHOF is one of gymnastics’ most cherished honors.
Bart is a member of the board of directors of Creative Oklahoma, Inc. whose mission is to establish Oklahoma as a world-renowned center of creativity and innovation in education, commerce and culture. Visit www.stateofcreativity.com.
We have worked as volunteers in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. MDA exists to provide research and patient services, and most importantly, hope, for individuals and families affected by neuromuscular disease.
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