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To honor Special Olympics<\/a>\u2019 Global Week of Inclusion (7.19 to 7.24), we\u2019re celebrating the amazing spirits of Special Olympics athletes. Meet Megan!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We caught up with Megan to get the scoop on her favorite things about being an athlete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aerie: Which sport is your favorite? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Megan: Basketball. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aerie: Why do you love competing in Special Olympics? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Megan: Competing is fun with friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aerie: What\u2019s the best part of being an athlete? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Megan: Keeping in shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aerie: What advice do you have for other athletes? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Megan: Make friends & have fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Megan first got involved in Special Olympics when her mom was looking for a peer group for Megan to be a part of. Throughout Megan\u2019s 14-year Special Olympics career she has participated in multiple sports including soccer, swimming, track & field and her personal favorite, basketball. Megan\u2019s favorite part of being in Special Olympics is spending time with her friends and boyfriend, who she met through Special Olympics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When not training for her many sports, Megan likes to stay active in her community.  She is a Best Buddies Ambassador for the Duquesne University Best Buddies program and volunteers to hang clothes for a local thrift shop. Megan also enjoys doing yoga, going cosmic bowling with friends and playing mini-golf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with her family, Megan is an avid camper and enjoys swimming outdoors. She also loves to cook! She is a graduate of the CCAC culinary program and currently works at Kuhn\u2019s Market washing dishes, making pizza and prepping meals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See more from Megan and our day celebrating Special Olympics<\/a> athletes\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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