By Jennie Madden, Youth Activation Council Member from Heide Trask High School, Pender County When I went to the Project UNIFY Youth Activation Council (YAC) retreat last year, I didn’t really know … [Read more...] about 2014 Project UNIFY YAC Retreat Reflection
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Andrew Fiumara of Greensboro- 2014 SONC August “Athlete of the Month”
Spreading love for the game of bowling to other athletes is keeping Special Olympics Guilford/Greensboro athlete Andrew Fiumara very busy! The 33 year-old has been involved with Special Olympics for … [Read more...] about Andrew Fiumara of Greensboro- 2014 SONC August “Athlete of the Month”
“Rapping Meteorologist” to Rappel in Charlotte for Special Olympics NC
“I’ve always operated under the mantra- ‘I’ll do anything to make a TV show more interesting’!” Nick Kosir of MyFoxCarolinas morning show in Charlotte is a personality willing to go “out of the … [Read more...] about “Rapping Meteorologist” to Rappel in Charlotte for Special Olympics NC
Dawn McCullen Awarded Special Olympics North Carolina State-Level Honor
Raleigh, N.C. --- Dawn McCullen of Jacksonville was named the 2014 Special Olympics North Carolina Coordinator of the Year, according to Keith L. Fishburne, president/CEO of Special Olympics North … [Read more...] about Dawn McCullen Awarded Special Olympics North Carolina State-Level Honor
Longtime Volunteer Makes Anticipated Return to Special Olympics
To say this volunteer is passionate about Special Olympics would be an understatement. Public Relations Officer, Walter J. Scott of the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is a longtime volunteer who has … [Read more...] about Longtime Volunteer Makes Anticipated Return to Special Olympics
Strokes and Stitches- Special Olympics NC Athlete is a Multi-tasker
Bleachers packed as can be with excited, enthusiastic athletes ready to fight for the gold is a sight one can expect to see inside the Triangle Aquatics Center at the annual Special Olympics NC Summer … [Read more...] about Strokes and Stitches- Special Olympics NC Athlete is a Multi-tasker
Chris Christenbury of Mecklenburg County- 2014 July Athlete of the Month
Chris Christenbury is fresh off the most amazing experience of his 33 year Special Olympics career, the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games in New Jersey! Over the past year, the 43 year-old from … [Read more...] about Chris Christenbury of Mecklenburg County- 2014 July Athlete of the Month
Finding Special Olympics Meant Finding Focus For Eight Year-Old
“Never give up” is one phrase we’ve all heard time and time again. For some people, it’s just three simple words, but for others it’s so much more. One up and coming athlete has conquered the … [Read more...] about Finding Special Olympics Meant Finding Focus For Eight Year-Old
One Step At A Time Morgan Bielick Changed Her Life
Exercise, a healthy diet, lots of water, and plenty of sleep are the ingredients to a healthy and happy life. Special Olympics Team Haywood County athlete Morgan Bielick can tell you from personal … [Read more...] about One Step At A Time Morgan Bielick Changed Her Life
Healthy Choices Pay off in the Pool and In Life
Chlorine filled air, roaring crowds, the starter’s horn sounding wave after wave of competition. There’s no place quite like it. Traveling from Charlotte, North Carolina, swimmer Ethan Tipton was … [Read more...] about Healthy Choices Pay off in the Pool and In Life
