Partner Up Power Up

The idea of leaping through the air or balancing on a beam can seem intimidating to some, but for Special Olympics Mecklenburg County athlete Lexi Stern, 23, a fearless gymnast is what she has always … [Read more...] about She Sticks the Landing

Underneath the shadow of a towering basketball hoop, players narrow in on the 10-inch diameter of the hoop, separating them from a miss and a goal. Special Olympics Union County athlete Micah … [Read more...] about The Bigger the Goal

Without even an exchange of words, Laura Hayward’s soul can be heard singing. A contagious smile and a kindhearted demeanor are but two of the complimentary components that define this Special … [Read more...] about Mind, Body and No-Bake Desserts

Special Olympics Mecklenburg County athlete and Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Global Messenger Jim Cowick has been enthusiastically logging in to SONC’s Partner Up Power Up at-home fitness … [Read more...] about Fruits of Labor

Dare County, the easternmost county in North Carolina, is a summertime hub for beachgoers and adventurists alike. Year-round, Outer Banks residents embrace a close-knit, coastal community. Sandy Pace … [Read more...] about Three’s Company

Laura Vernon has been active in the Special Olympics movement since she was two years old. After relocating from Virginia to Greensboro, North Carolina, nearly three years ago, Laura’s parents, Teena … [Read more...] about Powering Up – The Vernon Family

To compete in any sport, the skills an athlete must master are wide-ranging. Without an understanding of proper technique, accuracy fails. Without proper training and conditioning, there is no … [Read more...] about Lorenzo of All Trades

For some, the onset of winter months means a seasonal visit to the ice skating rink. For Special Olympics Mecklenburg County athlete Kalani Suy, 21, a day at the rink is a year-round endeavor. An … [Read more...] about Kalani on Ice

Winter weather means a shift in pace for residents of Morehead City. Once crowded beaches are quieted by the end of tourist season in coastal North Carolina. That is not the case for Special Olympics … [Read more...] about Home Court Advantage