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University of Louisville graduate student and Louisville native Corey Chitwood was recently named the 2021 Special Olympics Kentucky Volunteer of the Year. The award is presented annually to the volunteer who most exemplifies the Spirit of Special Olympics. Chitwood began his work with Special Olympics five years ago as a UofL student through the organization's Unified Collegiate program, participating in Unified sports activities on campus. Since then, his work with Special Olympics has continued to expand. While in-person activities were not possible, Chitwood helped organize virtual activities to help keep athletes involved. Earlier this year, Chitwood competed with athlete Caitlin Roy in the Global Special Olympics Unified Esports event, Gaming for Inclusion. Even while completing an internship at Cincinnati's Children's Hospital, Chitwood remained involved, commuting back to Louisville one night a week for Unified Basketball events because he knew our athletes were ....

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