# Dr. Frank Hayden: Pioneer of Special Olympics

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Podcast: [Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889)
Published: 2026-05-18T15:11:18+00:00
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Dr. Frank Hayden, a pioneer of the Special Olympics movement, passed away at 96. His research in the 1960s laid the foundation for the global organization, which now impacts millions of athletes. Haydens contributions were recognized with numerous awards, including the Order of Canada. His legacy of empowering individuals through sport will be celebrated at a memorial on June 19th. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/52b457c2fb3378e7

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