Saturday, July 26, 2008

Miss North Carolina USA, Andrea Duke (left) and Miss North Carolina Teen USA, Julia Dalton (right) announce the official opening of the 2008 SONC Basketball & Cheerleading Tournament!

“We now declare the 2008 Special Olympics North Carolina Midsummer Tournament open!”

Cheers will fill Dorton Arena Friday, July 18, 2008, as Julia Dalton, Miss North Carolina Teen USA, and Andrea Duke, Miss North Carolina USA, say those exciting words.

Julia Dalton, a native of Wilmington, NC, is thrilled to be a part her fourth SONC state-level competition as Miss North Carolina Teen, USA. “ I love Special Olympics because of the accomplishments that athletes make. It makes them feel special, and that’s rewarding for me.”

“It feels really great to open the games and hear everyone cheer. It’s a big moment for me – but it’s even more so for the athletes,” Julia adds.

Since Julia won her crown in the fall of 2007, she has made it a point to be at every state-level event: the 2007 Fall Games, the 2008 SONC Basketball & Cheerleading Tournament, the 2008 Summer Games and the 2008 SONC Midsummer Tournament. Julia’s mom has joined her in this endeavor. Julia is the first Queen in many years to attend all four state-level events!

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2008 SONC Midsummer Tournament

Congratulations to the nearly 800 Special Olympics athletes from across the state that came to Raleigh and Cary and competed in bowling, equestrian and tennis during the 2008 SONC Midsummer Tournament July 18-20.   The Tournament was a huge success!  Click for Results!  View Photos in the gallery and visit soncphotos.com for more by Paul Stackhouse! 


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2008 SONC Summer Games

Special Olympics athletes from across the state competed in aquatics, gymnastics, powerlifting and volleyball in Raleigh and Cary June 6-8 in the 2008 SONC Summer Games.  Competition in athletics and softball were cancelled due to extreme heat.  Results are posted! Check out the photo gallery for images from the weekend and visit www.soncphotos.com for portrait shots from the dance.  Thank you to all the Volunteers who helped make the 2008 SONC Summer Games a success!   


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2008 World's Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics

Law enforcement officers will host two legs of the 2008 World's Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics on Saturday, Sept. 20 in Charlotte at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater and in Raleigh at the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion.   Bring your big rig and join the fun!    
Click Here to find out how to participate, become the lead truck, view the routes in each city and more!   


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Statesville Police Department's 9th Annual Poker Run

On Saturday, July 26 the Statesville Police Department will host the 9th Annual Poker Run to benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.   The ride will start at Tilley Harley-Davidson in Statesville and will end at Statesville Civic Center where participants will enjoy a meal donated by Outback.  
Cost is $30 for a single and $35 for  a double.  Registration is at 9 a.m. and the ride starts at 11 a.m.   
Best hand wins a 6' x 14' enclosed trailer; worst hand wins a $500 gift certificate from Tilley Harley-Davidson


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Wake Forest Police Department at Texas Roadhouse

On Wednesday, July 30 officers from the Wake Forest Police Department will be at the Texas Roadhouse selling T-shirts and accepting donations for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

The restaurant is generously donating a percentage of their night's receipts to Special Olympics NC as well.  So, gather your family and friends and head down to the Texas Roadhouse for a great meal and support Special Olympics at the same time!


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Your Clunker is not a Junker! Donate your old or used car, boat or RV today! (pdf)

Click here for more SONC promotions!
08 Midsummer Tournament - Bowling

08 Midsummer Tournament - Equestrian

08 Midsummer Tournament -Tennis

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7/30/2008
Wake Forest Police Department at Texas Roadhouse

8/1/2008
Wilkesboro Police Department's Cop-on-Top

8/8/2008
2008 SONC Leadership Conference

8/9/2008
Central Fall Sports Training School

8/9/2008
Mountain View Correctional Institution's 8th Annual Car Show


Special Olympics North Carolina is one of the largest volunteer organizations in the state with more than 20,000 charity volunteers. Involving more than 38,000 athletes who have intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics North Carolina is currently the second largest program in North America and seventh largest in the world. Special Olympics North Carolina offers training and competition in 20 sports, including everything from Alpine skiing to volleyball. The Special Olympics goal is to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport, by empowering them both on and off the field of play and bringing them into the larger society where they are respected and accepted. Special Olympics NC is a volunteer-driven organization. Whether you're interested in coaching athletes, helping in fund raising, coordinating events, or just helping out in our office, we have volunteer opportunities for just about everything. Special Olympics athletes in North Carolina are never charged a fee to compete. All of their expenses, including training, uniforms and other related costs, are paid for through generous donations from individuals and businesses. Support Special Olympics North Carolina by making a gift to one of our vital fundraising programs. North Carolina donations can also be made online through our secure site.