Long before Nathan Klein called horses thundering toward the finish line at Penn National Racecourse in Grantville, Pennsylvania, his audience was smaller, the horses plastic and the racetrack on the … [Read more...] about Finding His Voice: Nathan Klein’s Journey from SONC Athlete to Professional Race Caller
Feature Stories
Greg Butler Takes Over The Edge to New Heights
When Greg Butler steps Over The Edge of One City Plaza at this year's Over The Edge event, he won't just be making one descent. He'll rappel the building an incredible 10 times, setting an Over The … [Read more...] about Greg Butler Takes Over The Edge to New Heights
Every Student, Every School: How Currituck County Built a Culture of Inclusion
When Toby Sohn talks about Special Olympics, she talks less about competition and more about opportunity. Since joining in sixth grade, Sohn has competed in events, volunteered at the Special … [Read more...] about Every Student, Every School: How Currituck County Built a Culture of Inclusion
2026 USA Games: Changing Lives Beyond the Field of Play
While athletes traveled to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games to compete for medals, many also experienced another kind of victory through Healthy Athletes. Free health screenings gave Team SONC … [Read more...] about 2026 USA Games: Changing Lives Beyond the Field of Play
A State in the Stands: How Fonz Carries North Carolina to the USA Games
Fourth installment in the SONC “Carrying North Carolina With Me” series “Carrying North Carolina With Me” celebrates the deep pride our Special Olympics athletes feel as they represent North … [Read more...] about A State in the Stands: How Fonz Carries North Carolina to the USA Games
The Weight of a State: Dean Hall Lifts for North Carolina
Third installment in the SONC “Carrying North Carolina With Me” series “Carrying North Carolina With Me” celebrates the deep pride our Special Olympics athletes feel as they represent North … [Read more...] about The Weight of a State: Dean Hall Lifts for North Carolina
Remembering Paul Finks
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Paul Finks on March 16, following a courageous battle with ALS. Our hearts are with his wife, Marshelle, and their entire family as they navigate … [Read more...] about Remembering Paul Finks
“Follow Through”: The Art and Power of Rio Byrd
Second installment in the SONC “Carrying North Carolina With Me” series “Carrying North Carolina With Me” celebrates the deep pride our Special Olympics athletes feel as they represent North Carolina … [Read more...] about “Follow Through”: The Art and Power of Rio Byrd
Before the First Serve: The Quiet Work Behind Kara Diachenko’s USA Games Moment
First installment in the SONC “Carrying North Carolina With Me” series “Carrying North Carolina With Me” celebrates the deep pride our Special Olympics athletes feel as they represent North Carolina … [Read more...] about Before the First Serve: The Quiet Work Behind Kara Diachenko’s USA Games Moment
Special Olympics North Carolina names Harry Martz 2025 Robb Williams Sportsmanship Award Recipient
At the 2025 Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Fall Tournament, held in Charlotte November 13–15, Special Olympics Mecklenburg County athlete Harry Martz was presented with the Robb Williams … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names Harry Martz 2025 Robb Williams Sportsmanship Award Recipient
