Welcome to today's very special episode Live from the Special Olympics in Orlando! Today we got to chat with Renee Manfredi (Special Olympics Athlete, Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger) and Daniel Smrokowski (Special Olympics Athlete, and podcaster on Special Chronicles).

Renee and Daniel share their stories of growing up and how they got connected to the Special Olympics.  When they walked through the doors into Special Olympics, it was like walking into a whole new world of opportunity and acceptance. 

We talk about how important it is to find and choose an awesome group that will help and support you, and then how as Renee and Daniel have been able to grow with the Special Olympics they have been able to start helping out the next generation. 

We bond over riding bikes, and we get to have such a special conversation with so much more!

"Acceptance and kindness go hand in hand," - Renee Manfredi.

Renee and Daniel would like you to accept and include people   

Check out special Olympics: https://www.specialolympics.org/

And Daniel's Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/

As well as their blog posts: Renee: https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/blog/military-appreciation-month-my-life-as-a-military-child Daniel: https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/blog/my-usa-games-experience