Special Olympics North Carolina

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Find your freeze for Special Olympics NC this winter. Find a location or go virtual... Either way, just Plunge!

Polar Plunge Season is HERE!

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Keep active and healthy while at home by checking out these resources!

Healthy and Active at Home

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During the pandemic, Duke University's SO College Club leaders Josh & Michael sought to create a thriving virtual Unified experience, and in turn exceeded even their own expectations.

School Spotlight: Duke University

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SONC seeks to build better, healthier communities through a more holistic approach to health, fitness, nutrition, and inclusion.

A Focus on More Inclusive Health

Special Olympics NC returns to activity

Throughout the fall, Special Olympics NC athletes have returned to the field of play! Many Special Olympics athletes took to the course for the Special Olympics NC Golf Tour, while others competed at fall invitationals held in their communities. Now we’re turning toward the winter season, starting with series of Alpine skiing and snowboarding training camps!

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2021 Special Olympics NC Athlete of the Year announced

Since joining SONC as an athlete in 2019, Shanequa Hill has been an enthusiastic participant in bocce, tennis, volleyball and Partner Up Power Up. Throughout the pandemic, her smile has been a constant on each virtual fitness opportunity offered by Special Olympics NC. Congratulations, Shanequa!

Labor of Love: DK Jones and Dustin Edmondson

In 2021, DK Jones and Dustin Edmondson’s efforts in relation to the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics North Carolina were honorably recognized. Their nominations are proof of their success in recruiting supporters of Special Olympics from communities across the state of North Carolina.