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!
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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Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization and help make Special Olympics possible. There is always something to do.
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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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