Nine Special Olympics athletes from across North Carolina became official spokespersons for the organization after they participated in the annual Global Messenger Training Program August 16-17 at the … [Read more...] about Nine athletes trained as ambassadors at 2019 Special Olympics North Carolina Global Messenger Training
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North Carolina schools to receive national recognition from Special Olympics for achievements with inclusion
Special Olympics North Carolina announced that the following Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools are receiving national banner recognition for their efforts to provide inclusive sports and … [Read more...] about North Carolina schools to receive national recognition from Special Olympics for achievements with inclusion
2019 ESPN Honor Roll includes David W. Butler High School for outstanding inclusion achievements
David W. Butler High School in Matthews, North Carolina, was named to the 2019 ESPN Honor Roll, a distinction given to the top Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools programs in each participating … [Read more...] about 2019 ESPN Honor Roll includes David W. Butler High School for outstanding inclusion achievements
Gaston County’s Ashley Anderson Leads by Example
What do three different North Carolina counties, 12 years of Special Olympics experience and coaching all have in common? A guess for Ashley Anderson, local program coordinator of Special Olympics … [Read more...] about Gaston County’s Ashley Anderson Leads by Example
Special Olympics North Carolina names new coordinator for Pitt County
Brent Harpe of Greenville has been named the local program coordinator for Special Olympics Pitt County effective immediately, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne. In this volunteer … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names new coordinator for Pitt County
Special Olympics North Carolina names new co-coordinator for Chatham County
Kylie Finley of Pittsboro has been named the local program co-coordinator for Special Olympics Chatham County effective immediately, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne. In this … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names new co-coordinator for Chatham County
Special Olympics North Carolina names new coordinator for Nash County
Chris Kofopoulos of Rocky Mount has been named the local program coordinator for Special Olympics Nash County effective immediately, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne. In this … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names new coordinator for Nash County
Special Olympics Buncombe County Coffee for Champions
Special Olympics Buncombe County is unveiling its 2019 “Coffee for Champions” program! The intent of the program is to partner with coffee shops throughout Asheville and Buncombe County to help … [Read more...] about Special Olympics Buncombe County Coffee for Champions
Ultimate Strength
Selflessness, dedication and drive - these are the characteristics to describe the relationships that powerlifting athlete Keith Martin and his coach James Belk share with one another and … [Read more...] about Ultimate Strength
Special Olympics North Carolina honored as a world leader in health
The Special Olympics Healthy Communities distinction is awarded to Special Olympics North Carolina As the largest amateur sports organization in the world for people with intellectual disabilities … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina honored as a world leader in health
