Upbeat, energetic music plays. A woman smiles and holds up a sign that says "Make Some Noise" against a blue sky. The scene cuts to a young woman with a disability shaking blue and white pom-poms on the sidelines of a football field. Upbeat, energetic music plays throughout. A team of athletes in blue "Special Olympics" shirts runs onto the field as white smoke billows. People cheer from the sidelines. A blue box with white text appears in the bottom left corner.
On-screen text: Nashville, TN
The video cuts to a man speaking from the stands of a large football stadium.
Ryan Grady: Today's event is an exciting event.
Cheerleaders: Let’s go!
Ryan Grady: It is the Music City Blitz for the Special Olympics where it's a football event playing all day here at Nissan Stadium.
On-screen text: Ryan Grady
UnitedHealthcare CEO, Mid-South Health Plan
Another team in dark blue shirts runs through the smoke. The camera focuses on a young man roaring with excitement. A woman with brown hair and sunglasses wearing a blue "UnitedHealthcare Volunteer" shirt claps and cheers from the sidelines.
Woman: Way to go! Way to go!
Athletes take turns doing a standing broad jump on the field. A volunteer in a blue shirt claps for a man who jumps and then high-fives a teammate. The video cuts to a woman, Susie, speaking on the field.
Susie: I love to watch the athletes participate, just because the joy they get in just accomplishing a task. It’s really nice to see United Healthcare employees out here participating just because it gives us an opportunity to be in touch with all the athletes. And it goes along with our values of just making us be a healthier community.
On-screen text: Susie
UnitedHealthcare volunteer
The video shows an athlete in a green jersey running with a football during a game of flag football. A player in a light blue jersey tries to pull his flag.The video cuts to an athlete with black paint under his eyes speaking to the camera.
Joe: It means the world. It means to be able to go out, show what I can do, 'cause not many special needs kids get opportunities to go out and be themselves and be able to participate in events like this. So, I'm just glad I get a chance to show what I can do.
On-screen text: Joe
Special Olympics athlete
The video shows Ryan Grady speaking again.
Ryan Grady: What fires me up most about this is the energy that you can see. This is a big day for them, and it's a big day for us, and we're so grateful to be here.
The camera shows a young woman in a blue jersey cheering loudly, with her eyes closed and head tilted back. The video cuts to another man, Justin, speaking on the field.
Justin: Today I'm running the chain gang. I've been doing an alright job keeping up, but I am stumbling over a lot of the cones. Really trying my best, but really just focused on watching these great athletes.
On-screen text: Justin
UnitedHealthcare volunteer
An athlete in a teal jersey and yellow gloves catches a pass and runs with the football.
Justin: This means a lot to me to come out here and help my community and really support those that are most in need. Especially for somebody that works highly with the Medicaid program. Really important to get out and help those underserved.
Justin speaks from the sideline, then gestures with his hands as he speaks.
Justin: As a son of a disabled mother, it's really important to me to get out here and just show my support. And I look forward to doing many more in the future.
The video shows an athlete in a green jersey running with the football, dodging defenders. An athlete in a teal jersey throws a pass. A female athlete in a teal jersey catches the ball and runs down the field. The video cuts to Ryan Grady speaking again.
Ryan Grady: This event and the Special Olympics pairs really well with our culture at UnitedHealthcare in terms of focusing on bringing everybody together, inclusiveness, and an opportunity for everybody to come together for one single cause.
Susie speaks from the field.
Susie: Good job, guys!
Ryan Grady high-fives an athlete in a light blue jersey. The scene cuts to Joe speaking to the camera. Athletes from opposing teams line up and shake hands after a game. The screen fades to white. Two logos appear side-by-side.
Joe: The volunteers are the biggest help we could have. Without them, I don't think we could do as big of an event like this. We couldn't ask for better people. And I hope the volunteers have a great day today. Today it's all about representing our team, going to the USA in Minnesota. That's gonna be exciting. That's gonna be great!
The video dissolves to the logo for the Special Olympics USA Games, featuring a circle made of colorful, stylized figures. On the right is the blue UnitedHealthcare logo. The music fades.
On-screen text: SPECIAL OLYMPICS
USA GAMES
MINNESOTA 2026
UHC
uhc.com
PRESENTING PARTNER
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