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Healthy as a Horse

July 18, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories, Health, Healthy Athletes, USA Games

Special Olympics Durham County athlete Leah Glazer has earned quite the list of accolades in her 10 years competing with Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). Among the list, there are three gold … [Read more...] about Healthy as a Horse

2022 Special Olympics Mecklenburg County MedFest

March 23, 2022 | Categories: Healthy Athletes

On Thursday, March 17, Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) hosted its first in-person health event in nearly two years. MedFest events provide athletes an opportunity to complete their free sports … [Read more...] about 2022 Special Olympics Mecklenburg County MedFest

Special Olympics North Carolina holds MedFest in New Hanover County

April 22, 2019 | Categories: Healthy Athletes, News Releases

UNC-Wilmington, New Hanover Regional Medical Center Residency Program and Cape Fear Memorial Foundation partner to provide free health screenings for individuals with intellectual disabilities. More … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina holds MedFest in New Hanover County

Seeing clearly: Union County athlete receives glasses for the first time

July 30, 2018 | Categories: Feature Stories, Healthy Athletes

When Isaac “Joe” Crawford of Union County arrived in Raleigh for the 2018 SONC Summer Games, he had every intention of just bowling his best, making new friends and hopefully earning a medal. In his … [Read more...] about Seeing clearly: Union County athlete receives glasses for the first time

Health is a community effort in Cabarrus County

April 21, 2017 | Categories: Healthy Athletes

The Cabarrus County community came together in full force to help Special Olympics North Carolina athletes and their families get more active. For four weeks, 30 participants in the Special Olympics … [Read more...] about Health is a community effort in Cabarrus County

Rebekah Tucker–2017 Special Olympics NC April Athlete of the Month

April 10, 2017 | Categories: Athlete of the Month, Healthy Athletes

While Rebekah Tucker celebrated her 18th birthday at the beginning of April, she took a moment to reflect on her five years as a Special Olympics Alleghany County athlete. Being homeschooled her whole … [Read more...] about Rebekah Tucker–2017 Special Olympics NC April Athlete of the Month

Living SOfit – Davidson County Athlete Makes Health a Priority

February 13, 2017 | Categories: Feature Stories, Healthy Athletes

Every Thursday night, you can find a group of Special Olympics Davidson County athletes working together on an important aspect of being an athlete—their health. Five months ago, Davidson County … [Read more...] about Living SOfit – Davidson County Athlete Makes Health a Priority

Special Olympics North Carolina names Dr. Michael Milano its first Golisano Health Leadership Award Honoree

November 14, 2016 | Categories: Healthy Athletes, News Releases

Dr. Milano receives North Carolina’s top Special Olympics health honor for his contributions toward inclusive health Special Olympics North Carolina is honored to announce the selection of Dr. … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names Dr. Michael Milano its first Golisano Health Leadership Award Honoree

Special Olympics North Carolina Names Ellen Fahey Organization’s First Health Director

August 26, 2016 | Categories: Healthy Athletes, News Releases

Ellen Fahey has been named the Health Director for Special Olympics North Carolina,  according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne. Fahey will be based in the SONC office in Morrisville and will … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina Names Ellen Fahey Organization’s First Health Director

Summer Games Opens Eyes for Dare County Athlete

August 22, 2016 | Categories: Healthy Athletes

Ward Mongold hadn’t been able to see well for years. More than three years had passed since his last eye exam and he was struggling to even see things close up. But that changed when he attended the … [Read more...] about Summer Games Opens Eyes for Dare County Athlete

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