Special Olympics North Carolina

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You can join Carolina Panthers punter, Johnny Hekker, in supporting Special Olympics NC by pledging for every punt inside the 20 yard line that he records this season!

Punts for Progress with Johnny Hekker

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During the 2022 USA Games, an immense medical team worked to provide various Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® screenings to athletes, like Leah Glazer.

Athlete Spotlight: Leah Glazer

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The Truck Convoy will be held this November at the zMax Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway!

Truck Convoy: November 19

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Think you have what it takes to become the next Plane Pull champion? Prove it! Join us at the 2022 Plane Pull!

2022 Plane Pull: October 29

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We're excited to host the 2022 Special Olympics NC Equestrian Tournament at Tryon International Equestrian Center this fall!

Equestrian Tournament: October 7-9

Special Olympics NC Weather Statement for Over The Edge 2022

The Special Olympics North Carolina Over The Edge event scheduled for October 1, 2022, in Raleigh has been postponed due to the uncertainty of severe weather from Hurricane Ian. The new date is Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the same 150 Fayetteville Street location in Raleigh. We will contact participants about the December 3 schedule soon. There will be no need for participants to re-register for this new date.

We make this decision with great consideration of everyone’s safety because it is our top priority. We appreciate everyone’s understanding of this decision to reschedule and are grateful for the support of our building host Highwoods Properties, and the Over The Edge staff.

Partner Up Power Up gears up for week 1

More than 8,000 registered Special Olympics NC athletes and Unified partners will participate in the eight-week Partner Up Power Up fitness program September 27 through November 21. Participants joined a kickoff Zoom session on Tuesday, September 27, featuring Zumba instructor Jon Delancy. School participants joined kickoff sessions on Thursday hosted by Julius L. Chambers High School and Charles P. Murray Middle School.

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North Carolina schools recognized nationally by Special Olympics

Congratulations to the North Carolina schools named to Class of 2022 National Banner Unified Champion Schools! These schools have demonstrated a commitment to inclusion by meeting 10 standards of excellence.