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The Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games return to the Triangle June 3-5! Join us as a volunteer to help make this event one for the books.

2022 Summer Games: June 3-5

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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.

Torch Run Relays are happening now!

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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!

WOD for Inclusion: July 16

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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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Years ago, Katie Juda earned herself the nickname ‘Beast from the East' as she swept away the competition. This June, she will bring that same energy to the bocce courts of Orlando!

Athlete Spotlight: Katie Juda

2022 Summer Games volunteer registration is open!

The Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games return 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!

Visit a participating Dunkin’ Donuts store now through May 22

Special Olympics North Carolina is excited to partner with Dunkin’ Donuts for the Community Cups icon campaign taking place now through May 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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NC youth leaders featured in Special Olympics North America video series

Special Olympics North Carolina youth leaders Maya and Bobby from New Hanover County gathered for a round-table discussion for the latest episode of Inside Inclusion, in which they discuss giving and showing appreciation! Inside Inclusion is a monthly series from Special Olympics North America, where members of Unified Generation explore an important topic.

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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!