Special Athlete

Special Athlete features a story that touches hearts and reminds us for a moment that not all victories happen at the finish line. For anyone who has ever watched athletes with disabilities the scene of stopping the action to rescue a competitor is a common one. No one is left unaffected by their innocent concern for others. The message is further lifted by the remarkable song, “Get Back Up” by TobyMac. We hope you enjoy this message of “Sportsmanship.”

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

MUSIC:

You'’re rolled out at the dawning of the day
Heart racin'’ as you made your little get away,
It feels like you’ve been runnin’ all your life
But, why? Oh why?

REF: Runners on your mark. Get set. (Gun shot)

So you’ve pulled away from the love that would’ve been there,
You start believin’ that your situation’s unfair

But there’s always scars,
When you fall back far

We lose our way,
We get back up again
It’s never too late to get back up again,
One day, you’re gonna shine again,
You may be knocked down but not out forever,
Lose our way, we get back up again,

It’s never too late to get back up again,
One day, you’re gonna shine again,
You may be knocked down but not out forever,

Lose our way, we get back up again,
So get up, get up
You’re gonna shine again
It’s never too late, to get back up again
You may be knocked down, but not out forever.

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Love this

Gerry from California , August 25, 2023

I love that song by Toby Mac. That song reminds us to NEVER GIVE UP! It reminds us to keep going even when things seem to keep getting harder to do!!!!

Hannah Coston from Greenville SC, November 30, 2021

i love the kids in this video

Emir Hill from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, October 17, 2021

Always help ur fellow man pass it on

Ted from Love state of mind, May 25, 2021

I think this is the greatest ad I have ever seen! Simply amazing.

Vimala from Trinidad, November 13, 2020

It is very inspirational to see special people with different abilities helping each other get back up again

Jim Florentine from Brooklyn, NY, August 25, 2020

Video is so beautiful and so sweet it brought tears to my eyes but in a good way happy tears

Heather from Maine, August 7, 2020

I remember when it first came out 5 1/2 years ago I been watching it since for a reminder to special athletes to never quit.

Savrrone Kinney from Oakley California U.S.A. 94561, April 10, 2020

This is how we should all live our lives helping each other and being kind to each other a wonderful example to us all from these young people marvellous lesson

Jean from Rochester, April 2, 2020

this one is really nice i wish i could see this happen at my track at my school

wyatt from wausau, October 23, 2019

I see Hope. How beautiful.

Anonymous, January 17, 2019

A great lesson for all of us!! Perhaps we can learn from those that teaches us the best. Those with absolutely no agenda's!!

Anonymous, December 8, 2018

This video made me know that people should be helpful with each other

Anonymous, October 12, 2018

This video just make me cry and it shows everything love, respect, helping .......... Love this video

Shaqaiq from Ballajura, October 12, 2018

these videos just wanna make you become a better person and it works!

Angel G, July 1, 2018

Exceptionally beautiful

Anonymous, April 7, 2018

I love this video as i am also an adult who lives with a disability and was turned away by different people who didn't understand me but this video is very powerful thanks

Kelley Kaplan from Washington north carolina, March 27, 2018

Love, love, love! And.....so more love!!!! :)

Tina from Ocean Springs, MS, August 28, 2017

aw!<3

PUG, May 4, 2017

the race of friendship

Aaron from texas, December 12, 2016

cool

Pepe from Meme Heaven, November 29, 2016

This commercial seriously brought tears to my eyes it is so beautiful!

Jordyn from UnKnown, October 28, 2016

This is truly inspirational! This has become the theme for a community development initiative that we have launched. Thanks for creating this wonderful video...

Saideep from Bangalore, India, September 27, 2016

Every time I see this commercial my heart swells for love. Not in sadness for them but love that we that call ourselves normal just don"t know the half

Joyce from Wendell NC, September 10, 2016

I love this commercial. It really is the best commercial that I have ever seen and YES we can learn something from it. This includes the politicians. As people we have lost our way and the Special Athletes are teaching us how we can find it! Go Special Athletes. Love whoever has put this commercial out there. Please, please, please continue to play it FOREVER!!

TONI from Baltimore, MD, August 29, 2016

I love this tv commercial about sportsmanship. It can thaw a frozen heart.

Edmund from Cainta Rizal Philippines, August 29, 2016

The best! Please keep showing it! It makes me feel good all over!

Harriett from Columbia, SC, August 19, 2016

I just love this commercial regarding sportmanship during Special Olympics. Congratulations for a winner!

Sandra from Crawfordsville, IN, August 16, 2016

Speaks volumes!!

Fay from NC, August 8, 2016

ThIs has become my favorite commercial of all time. Wish people could learn to live together and think of each other as these .

Don from Lebaonon Pa, August 2, 2016

I love this commercial. If there is an award for the best commercial, this one should get it. I live in an over 55 community and I am sad to say that I have found many older adults who have forgotten this message. They think more of themselves than of their neighbors.

Elisa from Palm Harbor, FL, July 29, 2016

My Larry was in Special Olympics for many years, Gold medal in Daytona, FL for bowling, gold in Kissimme, FL for golf skills & many more.

Beverly from Clearwater, FL, July 17, 2016

Love these videos! Where have our values gone. We just don't teach these anymore. Keep making these and they still inspire this old man.

Nelson Prince from Torrance, CA, July 1, 2016

no one left behind great

Christine from Sayreville,N.J., June 9, 2016

I love it

Claudia from Wilhelmshaven, Germany, June 5, 2016

Get Backup Again, by Toby Mac sooo great, inspiration, I have a Downs AndAutism 22yr male.

Joan and Keith from Phoenix, AZ , May 29, 2016

If the world work like these kids do it would be a lot better place! Great video!

Bradley from Ohio, May 4, 2016

I love all these videos it touchscreen my heart. Thank you for having these.

Carlie from Wisconsin Dells, April 30, 2016

What an amazing lesson that everyone should know!

Anonymous, April 6, 2016

Excellent, inspirational!

Deborah from North Carolina, April 1, 2016

Thank you for such a positive message! HOW you run the race IS more important than winning. I wish more people took this message to heart!

Juliana from Windsor, CA. USA, March 27, 2016

One of the best commercials I have ever seen! So impressed with how you conveyed such an inspiring message! (Sportsmanship)

Daniela from Windermere, Fl , March 26, 2016

Best commercial on TV!

Sandra from Canada, March 23, 2016

Nice

Korbin from Home, March 19, 2016

this was so nice

nakyah from shouthphilly, February 26, 2016

One of the best examples of genuine sportsmanship I've ever seen!

Virginia from 02151, February 23, 2016

I loved how they are loyal to one another

jaleigh from columbia sc, February 19, 2016

I love the love they all showed each other

donna from columbia sc, February 19, 2016

i love how they helped the boy

kayla from kinterbish junior highschool, January 25, 2016

This makes me cry everytime I see it. Loved it.

Debra from Warren mi., January 9, 2016

so nice

lucas from charels boehm, December 21, 2015

i love this

Anonymous, December 13, 2015

All of those kids where soooo sweet

Anonymous, December 11, 2015

That was so sweet of number 8 to help number 7 get up

Julie from N/A, November 15, 2015

y cried in this video

Johanna sanchez from Going to san antonio, November 7, 2015

love it

Fay from Moore, November 6, 2015

aww i love it tht is a good way to help and win

Anonymous, October 21, 2015

So Sweet

Shadajai from 117 price hill cove , September 18, 2015

This is such a great video! This is the type of commercial which should air during super bowl!

lisa from garza, September 13, 2015

I lived with my uncle who has down syndrome and I can tell you personally they can do anything. Just give them the chance. ...they may surprise you. Love this commercial and the message behind it. God bless.

Greg P. from Arizona , September 8, 2015

This is probably one of my favorite's commercial. It's so adorable it makes my heart melt.

Melanie from Somewhere in California , September 2, 2015

Just saw this on FXX channel 240 on Dish network. LOVE IT AND THE MEAING FROM IT

NULL from NULL, August 9, 2015

When my husband and I saw this on TV, he said, "see special needs kids can do anything."

NULL from NULL, April 21, 2015

Does anyone know where i can find the Special Athlete commercial with the song, "Were All in This Together" from High School Musical playing in the background?

NULL from NULL, February 18, 2015

I like Toby Mac singing Get Back Up in this Values spot

NULL from NULL, January 21, 2015

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