Special Olympics North Carolina

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Two athletes and two coaches have been selected to be part of the official Special Olympics USA delegation for Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 this June!

See who is headed to Berlin!

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MEET THE CHANGEMAKERS

March marks Women's History Month! SONC is celebrating the contributions women have made to the Special Olympics movement.

Women's History Month

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TAKE THE INCLUSION PLEDGE

Inclusion is #GoingAllIn on building a more inclusive future for everyone. Join the movement!

Spread the Word >> Inclusion

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Find your freeze in 2023 at one of our in-person Polar Plunges or take on our Virtual Polar Plunge.

Polar Plunge Season is Here!

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MEET THE BYRDS

Special Olympics Wake County athletes Pepper and Rio Byrd are identical twins. Lap after lap, their glides synchronous, the 18-year-olds mirror each other from across the skating rink.

Athlete Spotlight: Rio & Pepper Byrd

Athletes Across the State Take Part in Partner Up Power Up

Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners across the state are participating in the 2023 spring season of Partner Up Power March 7 – May 1. This eight-week training program is Unified so both individuals with and without intellectual disabilities can train together. It can be fully done from home with materials provided and online resources available. Learn more.

Athletes Go for Gold at Spring Games

Spring Games season has arrived! Each year, local programs host Spring Games taking place March through May. Nearly 40,000 Special Olympics athletes will take part in their community’s Spring Games, many of which primarily feature athletic competition in track and field events. Learn more!

“Champions” Movie Features Two Special Olympics NC Athletes

Bringing actors together with and without intellectual disabilities, “Champions” is the heartwarming story of a minor-league basketball coach, Woody Harrelson, who helps take a team of Special Olympics athletes further than they ever imagined. Special Olympics NC athletes Kevin Iannucci and Brad Edens star as members of the team. Read more about the two actors!