Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) is proud to announce the launch of its Community Ambassador program, a new initiative designed to engage current and former professional and collegiate athletes, … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina Announces North Carolina Courage Midfielder Riley Jackson as First Community Ambassador
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Nine Special Olympics North Carolina athletes become official spokespersons
Nine Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) athletes became official spokespersons for the organization after they successfully completed the SONC Global Messenger Training, held August 7-8, at the … [Read more...] about Nine Special Olympics North Carolina athletes become official spokespersons
Special Olympics Murdoch Center’s Alesia Ragland Named 2026 SONC Coordinator of the Year
Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) proudly recognizes Alesia Ragland of the Murdoch Center in Butner, NC, as the 2026 SONC Coordinator of the Year, honoring her exceptional leadership, dedication … [Read more...] about Special Olympics Murdoch Center’s Alesia Ragland Named 2026 SONC Coordinator of the Year
Special Olympics North Carolina Athlete Karol Diaz Scores Game-Winning Goal as East Defeats West in MLS Unified All-Star Game
Special Olympics North Carolina athlete Karol Diaz, representing the Charlotte FC Unified Team, scored the game-winning goal to lead the East team to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the West team in the … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina Athlete Karol Diaz Scores Game-Winning Goal as East Defeats West in MLS Unified All-Star Game
2026 Special Olympics USA Games Team North Carolina results released
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games concluded on June 26 in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, ending a week of competition for 3,000 athletes and 1,500 coaches representing all … [Read more...] about 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Team North Carolina results released
Texas Roadhouse Hosting Fundraising Opportunity for Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina
On Thursday, July 16 Texas Roadhouse locations across North Carolina will welcome representatives from the North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run (NC LETR) for a statewide Tip-A-Cop fundraiser … [Read more...] about Texas Roadhouse Hosting Fundraising Opportunity for Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina
Special Olympics North Carolina athletes to fly to 2026 USA Games aboard nationwide Special Olympics Airlift
Team Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) will join athletes from across the country in the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, a nationwide mission led by Textron Aviation that mobilizes the volunteer … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina athletes to fly to 2026 USA Games aboard nationwide Special Olympics Airlift
2026 Athlete Leadership Awards Announced by Special Olympics North Carolina
During the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Summer Games in May, two 2026 state-level awards honoring outstanding Special Olympics athletes were presented, according … [Read more...] about 2026 Athlete Leadership Awards Announced by Special Olympics North Carolina
Special Olympics Flame of Hope Travels Across the State in May to Celebrate the 2026 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games
The Special Olympics Flame of Hope will travel across the state from six different points throughout May, as part of the largest awareness campaign for the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special … [Read more...] about Special Olympics Flame of Hope Travels Across the State in May to Celebrate the 2026 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games
Cabarrus County law enforcement officer and Davidson County athlete to represent North Carolina in Torch Run relay for 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Deputy Kelly Schroeder of the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office and Stephanie Wilkerson, a Special Olympics Davidson County athlete, were selected by the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) International … [Read more...] about Cabarrus County law enforcement officer and Davidson County athlete to represent North Carolina in Torch Run relay for 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
