The Game Chang3rs campaign honors Paul Marretti, Frank Stephens, and David Egan—three Special Olympics Virginia athletes who have redefined inclusion. They’ve faced doubt, shattered perceptions, and paved the way. Now, they’re empowering the next generation to step up and lead.
Game Chang3rs
Paul Marretti
Paul Marretti’s journey from an outgoing child to a global advocate for inclusion through Special Olympics spans decades of leadership, public speaking, and breaking barriers.
Frank Stephens
Frank Stephens is a Special Olympics Virginia athlete, actor, author, and advocate whose powerful voice—from Congress to international media—has helped change perceptions, influence policy, and prove that every life, including his own, is worth celebrating.4o
David Egan
David Egan, a Special Olympics Virginia athlete and advocate, has broken barriers as a Global Messenger, Capitol Hill fellow, author, and workforce inclusion champion.
“Everyone has something to offer to the world. We all just need the chance to find our gift and the opportunity to share it with the world. Find your special gift and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t use it.”
- Frank Stephens
Become a Game Chang3r
Unified Leadership
Building from sport, Unified Leadership teaches leaders of all abilities to value and learn from each other, and inspires change to create environments where people with ID succeed in meaningful jobs and roles.
Athlete Activation Team
Looking for a leadership opportunity? The athlete activation team provides every athlete with an opportunity to become a leader.
Share A Story
Our mission is to help others find joy, confidence and fulfillment— no matter who they are. We seek to inspire people to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential.