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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!
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A love of soccer runs deep in Anna Mendoza's family and community. After years of watching her brother compete, Anna gets to have that same experience through Special Olympics.
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The Truck Convoy will be held this November at the zMax Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway!
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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!
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New date! Rappel 30 stories at the 2022 Over The Edge event in downtown Raleigh on December 3.
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The Fall Tournament returns November 10-12

Special Olympics North Carolina athletes will return to the Charlotte area to compete in the annual Fall Tournament for the first time since 2019. Nearly 1,100 athletes will compete in seven different sports November 10-12. We need your help to make this event a success! Sign up to volunteer here.

Athletes Power Up this week by building bone strength

More than 8,000 registered Special Olympics NC athletes and Unified partners are participating in the eight-week Partner Up Power Up fitness program September 27 through November 21. This week, participants enjoyed a weekly kickoff Zoom session featuring an instructor, while school participants will join sessions on Thursday. See more!

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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. Read more!

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2022 Special Olympics NC Bocce Invitational - Johnston County
Oct 22, 2022 – 12:00pm
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2022 Special Olympics NC Golf Tour - High Point
Oct 22, 2022 – 1:00pm
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Fall 2022 Partner Up Power Up Training Tuesday
Oct 25, 2022 – 6:00pm
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2022 Plane Pull for Special Olympics NC
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2022 Special Olympics NC Tennis Invitational - New Hanover County
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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer at an event near you

In North Carolina, we have many events and campaigns happening throughout the year! See if there is something happening near you by clicking here.

Fall Tournament • November 10-12 • Charlotte

The Special Olympics NC Fall Tournament returns for the first time since 2019 this November. Nearly 1,100 Special Olympics athletes will compete in seven sports at venues across the Charlotte area. We need your help to make this event one to remember!

Register to volunteer here!

Plane Pull • October 29 • Raleigh

Join us at the 2022 Plane Pull at RDU International Airport on October 29! We need volunteer help to make this event a success. Register to volunteer here!

Over The Edge • December 3 • Raleigh

Brave individuals will rappel 30 stories for Special Olympics NC on December 3 at the 2022 Over The Edge in Downtown Raleigh. We need volunteer help to make this event a success. Register to volunteer 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, please sign up online.  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 events. We need volunteers to assist in keeping it all in order. Groups welcomed. 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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