Name of Event: Triad Chill Polar Plunge Date/Time: Saturday, May 1 10 a.m.: Registration (remains open all day) 11:15 a.m.: First wave of Plungers 12:15 p.m.: Awards 12:30 p.m.: … [Read more...] about Registration now open for Special Olympics North Carolina Triad Chill Polar Plunge May 1 in Greensboro
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Powering Up – The Vernon Family
Laura Vernon has been active in the Special Olympics movement since she was two years old. After relocating from Virginia to Greensboro, North Carolina, nearly three years ago, Laura’s parents, Teena … [Read more...] about Powering Up – The Vernon Family
Partner Up in Paradise
Cheeseburger in paradise Medium-rare with mustard'd be nice Heaven on Earth with an onion slice I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise Like any beach music fanatic, Jimmy Buffett’s “Cheeseburger in … [Read more...] about Partner Up in Paradise
Lorenzo of All Trades
To compete in any sport, the skills an athlete must master are wide-ranging. Without an understanding of proper technique, accuracy fails. Without proper training and conditioning, there is no … [Read more...] about Lorenzo of All Trades
Special Olympics North Carolina names new co-coordinator for Rowan County
Rachel Strom of Charlotte, NC, has been named the local program co-coordinator for Special Olympics Rowan County effective immediately, according to Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names new co-coordinator for Rowan County
Fighting for the Essentials
One of the pillars of Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC), health is a mindset, an action, a flagship in the context of sports programming for individuals with intellectual disabilities. In North … [Read more...] about Fighting for the Essentials
Special Olympics North Carolina names new co-coordinator for Bertie County
Melanie Jones of Windsor, NC, has been named the local program coordinator for Bertie County effective immediately, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne. In this volunteer position, … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names new co-coordinator for Bertie County
Inclusive Health, Powered by Women
On Monday, March 8, Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) joins in the celebration of the women’s rights movement, recognized as International Women’s Day. This year’s campaign theme is “Choose to … [Read more...] about Inclusive Health, Powered by Women
Special Olympics North Carolina names new coordinator for Brunswick County
Diane Cavanagh of Hampstead, NC, has been named the local program coordinator for Brunswick 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 Brunswick County
Nearly $125,000 raised for Special Olympics North Carolina in 2021 Plunge in Place fundraiser
The Plunge in Place virtual fundraising event raised nearly $125,000 in support of Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Jan. 1 – Feb. 26. Registered participants celebrated the success of the event … [Read more...] about Nearly $125,000 raised for Special Olympics North Carolina in 2021 Plunge in Place fundraiser
