On Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m., Leg #1 of the 2022 Torch Run Relay will begin at Ocracoke Beach and will travel on Highway 12 to the U.S. National Park Service public boat launch, where the Flame of Hope … [Read more...] about Special Olympics Flame of Hope kicks off 2022 Torch Run Relay at Ocracoke Beach May 6
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Celebrity Status
“I am very excited.” Special Olympics Cherokee County athlete Shakaela Sudderth has every reason to be excited. Competing in athletics, Shakaela will represent Team Special Olympics North Carolina … [Read more...] about Celebrity Status
Francis Bradley Middle School to receive national recognition from Special Olympics for achievements with inclusion
Description: Special Olympics North Carolina will host a national banner presentation for Francis Bradley Middle School in Huntersville, North Carolina, on Friday, April 22 for their efforts to … [Read more...] about Francis Bradley Middle School to receive national recognition from Special Olympics for achievements with inclusion
Chosen
“I always wanted to find things for him to do. Even when he was in school, he wanted to play basketball, he just never got chosen. I’m just excited for him to be a part of this team.” Barbara Bynum … [Read more...] about Chosen
Idlewild for Inclusion
On Wednesday, April 6, Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) hosted a national banner presentation for Idlewild Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina, for their efforts to provide inclusive … [Read more...] about Idlewild for Inclusion
Duke University to receive national recognition from Special Olympics for achievements with inclusion
Description: Special Olympics North Carolina will host a national banner presentation for Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, on Monday, April 18 for their efforts to provide inclusive sports … [Read more...] about Duke University to receive national recognition from Special Olympics for achievements with inclusion
WahZOOMs
Families will meet around the dining table for meals, travel for annual reunions or gather around the television for movie night. Beginning during the pandemic, the Special Olympics … [Read more...] about WahZOOMs
The Beast from the East
“We’re going to start at the beginning, how does that sound? We initially started with Special Olympics when we lived in Maryland and we started with cycling, so Katie was learning how to cycle. We … [Read more...] about The Beast from the East
Burger King launches Your Way for Inclusion campaign in April to raise funds for Special Olympics North Carolina
Starting this week, Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) and participating Burger King locations in the Triangle area will partner in the Your Way for Inclusion campaign, raising funds in support of … [Read more...] about Burger King launches Your Way for Inclusion campaign in April to raise funds for Special Olympics North Carolina
Idlewild Elementary School to receive national recognition from Special Olympics for achievements with inclusion
Description: Special Olympics North Carolina will host a national banner presentation for Idlewild Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday, April 6 for their efforts to provide … [Read more...] about Idlewild Elementary School to receive national recognition from Special Olympics for achievements with inclusion
