New Members Elected Raleigh, NC – The Board of Directors of Special Olympics North Carolina elected three new members with terms beginning in 2015, according to SONC Board Chairman Allen … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina Announces 2015 Board of Directors
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Intern Making an Impact
Kelly Moore- Belmont Abbey College Senior & 2014 Special Olympics Mecklenburg County Fall Semester Intern In her own words: Without any prior experience of interacting with people who have … [Read more...] about Intern Making an Impact
Special Olympics North Carolina Athlete Council Announces 2015 Executive Officers
Raleigh, NC – Members of the Special Olympics North Carolina Athlete Council met on Saturday, Dec. 6 to elect executive committee officers for 2015, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina Athlete Council Announces 2015 Executive Officers
Matt Paoletti of Buncombe County – 2015 SONC January “Athlete of the Month”
Matt Paoletti is one busy guy. From participating in Special Olympics Buncombe County to acting in a local theater and volunteering around his community, the Asheville resident truly enjoys staying … [Read more...] about Matt Paoletti of Buncombe County – 2015 SONC January “Athlete of the Month”
Co-Directors Named To Lead NC Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics
(Raleigh, NC) – Winston-Salem Police Officer Claudia J. Morgan and Keith Jones, retired deputy with Guilford Sheriff’s Office, have accepted an invitation to serve as codirectors of the North … [Read more...] about Co-Directors Named To Lead NC Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics
North Carolina To Be Well Represented in 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles
Winston-Salem Police Officer Will Represent in International Torch Run Final Leg Raleigh, NC -- Special Olympics North Carolina is proud to announce that four athletes and six coaches from North … [Read more...] about North Carolina To Be Well Represented in 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles
Paul Scharf – SONC 2014 December “Athlete of the Month”
It is commonly said that the shortest distance between two people is a smile. For Special Olympics Craven County athlete, Paul Scharf, smiling is his only way of connecting with others. Paul is … [Read more...] about Paul Scharf – SONC 2014 December “Athlete of the Month”
Two Over the Edge Fundraisers Raise $260,000 for Special Olympics North Carolina
Raleigh, NC -- The unique and thrilling “Over the Edge” fundraiser for Special Olympics North Carolina held in Raleigh on Oct. 4 and Charlotte on Sept. 27 raised $260, 000 for Special Olympics NC … [Read more...] about Two Over the Edge Fundraisers Raise $260,000 for Special Olympics North Carolina
Cafe Carolina and Bakery Raises More than $32,000 for Special Olympics North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. -- Cafe Carolina and Bakery raised $32,092 for Special Olympics North Carolina as part of its sponsorship in the Over the Edge fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics, according to … [Read more...] about Cafe Carolina and Bakery Raises More than $32,000 for Special Olympics North Carolina
A Lesson in Perseverance
Robert Taylor’s mission to never give up. It was a grueling race for Special Olympics North Carolina cyclist Robert Anthony Taylor. Despite the agonizing pain and screaming exhaustion he felt during … [Read more...] about A Lesson in Perseverance