Client: Coca-Cola
Date: Jul 2018
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With the Special Olympics USA Games in full swing this week, Coca-Cola is using the opportunity to celebrate the organization’s 50th birthday with a campaign starring three athletes.

Coca-Cola, which has been a sponsor of the Special Olympics since it was founded in 1968, is spotlighting Katy Wilson, Matthew Wynne and Marcia Barret in the campaign, all of whom are Special Olympics athletes.

Wilson, who has been a Special Olympics gymnast for 32 years and won more than 200 medals and ribbons, stars in two videos for the brand. In one film, Wilson discusses her journey as an athlete and what she has learned along the way. In another, she and her mother talk about why it’s important for her to share her story with others.

Another video features Matthew Wynne, a basketball, softball and soccer player who also serves as a Special Olympics Assistant at Coca-Cola. In his film, Wynne talks about what his role at company entails and why it’s important for people with disabilities to be given employment opportunities.

The campaign, which ties into Coca-Cola’s larger #ShareACoke effort, is running on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. According to the company, it was produced in-house by The Coca-Cola Company team.