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In Their Footsteps

January 27, 2023 | Categories: Feature Stories

In 1936, the Summer Olympics were awarded to Berlin. Their footsteps leaving a permanent indent on history, athletes, such as Jessie Owens, raced Olympiastadion Berlin’s track. That year, Owens became … [Read more...] about In Their Footsteps

A Force to be Reckoned With

January 27, 2023 | Categories: Feature Stories

In My Own Words: It’s been wonderful to be an athlete that’s African American with an intellectual disability, to be able to play sports and to do things that we haven’t done and accomplish within … [Read more...] about A Force to be Reckoned With

To the Moon and the Back

January 23, 2023 | Categories: Feature Stories

When 8-year-old Lilah Carter opens the front door to My Way Tavern, a neighborhood favorite in Holly Springs, North Carolina, she might as well own the place. In the nearly 15 years her family has … [Read more...] about To the Moon and the Back

Two North Carolina athletes named to represent Special Olympics USA in the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

January 19, 2023 | Categories: News Releases

Two Special Olympics athletes will represent Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, being held June 17-25, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. … [Read more...] about Two North Carolina athletes named to represent Special Olympics USA in the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

First in the Saddle

January 12, 2023 | Categories: Feature Stories

When eighth-grader Matias Garza’s family started looking for him an outlet that celebrated people and their differences, they found Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). Garza’s first time ever … [Read more...] about First in the Saddle

Special Olympics Pitt County coach named 2022 Special Olympics North Carolina Coach of the Year

January 12, 2023 | Categories: Feature Stories, News Releases

Raymond Henderson of Greenville, North Carolina, was named the 2022 Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Frank Starling Coach of the Year, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne. … [Read more...] about Special Olympics Pitt County coach named 2022 Special Olympics North Carolina Coach of the Year

Special Olympics North Carolina calls area thrill-seekers to go freezin’ for a reason Feb. 24-25 in Greensboro

January 11, 2023 | Categories: Fundraisers, News Releases

Triad Chill Polar Plunge® and Special Olympics North Carolina Cool Schools Plunge and Spread The Word: Inclusion Rally raises funds and awareness of inclusion efforts for Special Olympics North … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina calls area thrill-seekers to go freezin’ for a reason Feb. 24-25 in Greensboro

Find a Special Olympics North Carolina Polar Plunge® fundraiser in your county

January 6, 2023 | Categories: News Releases

Event: 2023 Polar Plunges to benefit Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Description: Polar Plunges will take place throughout the state of North Carolina to raise funds for Special Olympics … [Read more...] about Find a Special Olympics North Carolina Polar Plunge® fundraiser in your county

Special Olympics North Carolina and Publix Super Markets unite again for Torch Icon Campaign benefiting thousands of Special Olympics athletes

January 6, 2023 | Categories: News Releases

Publix Super Markets and Special Olympics continue their mission-driven partnership bringing awareness and funding to thousands of Special Olympics athletes in North Carolina and throughout the … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina and Publix Super Markets unite again for Torch Icon Campaign benefiting thousands of Special Olympics athletes

2022 awards announced by Special Olympics North Carolina

January 4, 2023 | Categories: News Releases

Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) presented eight 2022 state-level awards honoring outstanding individuals who support Special Olympics in North Carolina, according to Keith L. Fishburne, … [Read more...] about 2022 awards announced by Special Olympics North Carolina

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