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
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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
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
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
A Match Made in the Arena: Raegan and Lars’ Journey to the Winner’s Circle
When 10-year-old Raegan Hornung enters the arena with her horse, Lars, the world around her comes into focus. Together, they become a team defined not by challenges, but by confidence, connection and … [Read more...] about A Match Made in the Arena: Raegan and Lars’ Journey to the Winner’s Circle
The Transformative Power of Unified Soccer
On the sidelines of a sweltering North Carolina summer afternoon, something more powerful than soccer was taking shape. Coaches, athletes and Unified partners gathered not just to play the game but to … [Read more...] about The Transformative Power of Unified Soccer
Remembering Bob Bowler
It is with profound sadness and deep gratitude that Special Olympics North Carolina announces the passing of one of our most treasured volunteers, Bob Bowler of Charlotte, who dedicated decades of … [Read more...] about Remembering Bob Bowler
Bobbi Williams of Iredell County Named 2025 Special Olympics North Carolina Coordinator of the Year
When Bobbi Williams’ son Reece first joined Special Olympics, she wasn’t sure what to expect. Encouraged by her mother-in-law, Reece competed in his first Spring Games over 15 years ago, and the … [Read more...] about Bobbi Williams of Iredell County Named 2025 Special Olympics North Carolina Coordinator of the Year
