First Lady Margarita Cedeno has been appointed as a Special Global Ambassador for the Special Olympics. She received the title from Dennis Brueggeman, regional president and managing director for Special Olympics Latin America.

Global Ambassadors from the worlds of sports, entertainment and music help to raise funds and awareness by bringing attention to the good work Special Olympics is doing every day, 365 days a year, in more than 180 countries.

The ceremony took place at the Office of the First Lady in Santo Domingo. Also present were the president of Special Olympics in the DR, Dr. Federico Garcia Godoy, local coordinator John Paul Garrido and Dr. Juan Batlle.

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