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Chiefs’ Jamaal Charles recounts how competing in Special Olympics changed his life

Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles spoke Saturday at the opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.

Charles told a touching story of growing up and being able to compete in the Special Olympics.

“When I was 10 years old, I had a chance to compete in the Special Olympics,” Charles said. “That’s right, the Special Olympics gave me my first chance to discover a talent I did not know that I had. When I competed in the Special Olympics, I found out just how fast I was.”

There’s more, and it’s heart-warming:

Hat tip to For The Win.