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The Flame of Hope is traveling across the state from six different points throughout May, as part of the largest awareness campaign for the Law Enforcement Torch Run supporting Special Olympics NC athletes.
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Join us for the fifth annual Workout of the Day for Inclusion and work up a sweat for Special Olympics North Carolina!
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Spring Games are in full swing as 16 local programs hold local competitions this month!
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This June, Kelsey Leyton will be among the first Special Olympics athletes to arrive in Orlando for the 2022 USA Games as part of Coca-Cola Consolidated’s Citation XLS+, an aircraft provided by Textron Aviation!
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2022 Summer Games volunteer registration is open!

The Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games returns for the first time since 2019! Taking place in Raleigh, Cary and Holly Springs June 3-5, more than 900 Special Olympics athletes will compete in seven sports. Join us as a volunteer to help make this event one for the books!

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24 Hours Nothing But Net

Inspired by her son, Frankie, and his love of sports, Debbie Antonelli created the 24 Hours Nothing But Net (24NBN) fundraiser for Special Olympics. This year, UNC Asheville basketball teams will take on Debbie’s challenge in an effort to raise funds for Special Olympics NC athletes!

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Dunkin’ Donuts icon campaign returns May 9-22

Special Olympics North Carolina is excited to partner with Dunkin’ Donuts for the Community Cups icon campaign taking place May 9-22! The public can visit any of the participating Dunkin’ Donuts store locations to support SONC, donate and fill out the icon.

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Every four years, Special Olympics holds a national competition for Special Olympics athletes across the United States. The next Special Olympics USA Games will be held June 5-12, 2022, in Orlando, Florida.

Team Special Olympics North Carolina will consist of 75 North Carolina athletes and Unified partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities who train and compete alongside Special Olympics athletes) and 19 coaches.

As Team SONC prepares to head to Orlando, we invite you to meet each of them throughout May!

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2022 Torch Run Relay – Lenoir County
May 17, 2022 – 12:30pm
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2022 Torch Run Relay – Wayne County
May 18, 2022 – 9:00am
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2022 Track and Field State Championship
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2022 Torch Run Relay – Gaston County
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2022 Torch Run Relay – Mecklenburg County
May 26, 2022 – 9:00am
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Volunteer Opportunities

Summer Games - Raleigh, Cary and Holly Springs

The Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games returns for the first time since 2019! Taking place in Raleigh, Cary and Holly Springs June 3-5, more than 900 Special Olympics athletes will compete in seven sports. Join us as a volunteer to help make this event one for the books! Sign up to volunteer here.

Volunteer at an event near you

We have several events and campaigns happening throughout the state and we could use your help! See if there is something happening near you by clicking here.

Volunteer at our office or warehouse - Cary/Morrisville area

Special Olympics North Carolina regularly needs assistance at our office. If you or your group are interested in volunteering in the future, please email volunteers@sonc.net.

Special Olympics North Carolina will need a good deal of help starting at the end of August at our office near Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Please check back if you don’t see any open shifts at the moment. In addition to handling data entry for newly registered athletes and volunteers, we also maintain a large warehouse with almost everything needed for a sports or fundraising event. We need volunteers to assist in keeping it all in order. We welcome groups of four or five to join us as well. Please sign up online or email volunteers@sonc.net with questions.

Learn more about being a local coach or committee member

We have a local program essentially in each county of the state with year-round sports training and local events.  In addition to having sport coaches, each program has a local committee that assists the Local Program Coordinator in all of their program needs. Click here to see what opportunities are available or contact your local program's coordinator.

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For information on coaching, volunteering at events, or getting involved with your local program, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form! Volunteers will be added to our email database for information on future volunteer opportunities.

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