Special Olympics North Carolina News
Spread the Word to End the Word Campaign Kicks Off
The month of March marks the annual Spread the Word to End the Word campaign aimed at ending the derogatory use of the r-word (retard or retarded). Schools and organization across the country use this campaign inspire respect and acceptance through raising the consciousness of society about the R-word and how hurtful words and disrespect can be toward people with intellectual disabilities. Take the pledge today to stand up for acceptance, inclusion and respect.
March Madness Takes Over SONC
Over 2500 people will be involved in the state-level basketball tournaments in March when you add up the athletes, coaches, chaperones, volunteers and family members who all play a vital role in such an event. The western tournament was this weekend in Charlotte, Matthews and Indian Trail. The eastern will follow on March 15 in Kenly, Micro, Selma and Smithfield. Detailed event (HOD) information is now available for this tournament. It is not too late to sign up to volunteer! The SONC Cheerleading Tournament was a great success this past weekend in Davie County. Thank you to all the volunteers and the Davie County community. Results are available now, and photos will be available soon!
ESPN Captures “Battle of the Blues” Unified Basketball Game
Special Olympics North Carolina athletes from Orange and Durham counties joined together on the same team with students from the Special Olympics College programs at the University of North Carolina and Duke University to compete in the first-ever UNC vs. Duke Special Olympics Unified Sports Basketball Game on March 8 at Duke University’s Brodie Gym. Duke won in the last seconds of the game with a final score of 42-37. The game got great coverage from ESPN with highlights featured in the 11am airing of College Game Day.
Torch Run 5k Registration Now Open
The sixth annual Special Olympics NC Torch Run 5k will take place Saturday, March 29, 2014 on a new course through NC State University’s Centennial Campus. The Special Olympics NC Torch Run 5k is also the a part of the Second Empire Spring 2014 Grand Prix Series. Runners and walkers may register online now.
More News
- University of Massachusetts study provides insight on adults with intellectual disabilities in the workforce
- Military families of Special Olympics athletes are asked to take a survey
- Team NC to Compete in Special Olympics USA Games in 2014
- Roanoke Rapids PD “Tug-A-Load” fundraiser to support SONC
- National Education Association Foundation Honors Special Olympics with Award
- Three SONC Athletes Appointed Members of 2014 NC Torch Run Council
- Register for the NC Golf Classic to benefit Special Olympics Wake County on May 9
- Register for the 17th Annual Chapel Hill Police Department Golf Tournament on May 5
- Read the Latest Issue of E-newsletter DISCOVER – Dec. 2013
- SONC Athlete Plans to Give Back to the Organization
- Special Olympics North Carolina Success Stories
