For many Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) athletes, competition is only part of the experience. Through the Athlete Leadership and Healthy Athletes programs, athletes can become Special Olympics Health Messengers […]
When people look back on the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, held June 20–26 in Minnesota, they’ll remember the competition. They’ll remember athletes standing on podiums, medals around their necks,
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When you meet Samantha Roman, the first thing you notice is her radiant smile and the second is her boundless creativity. A proud Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) athlete from
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Some people volunteer for a season. Others build a movement. Across Southern California, Special Olympics volunteers show up in countless ways on fields, in gyms, at competitions, and in quiet
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By Chloe Petch Every year, law enforcement officers across the region lace up their running shoes to carry the Flame of Hope for Special Olympics Southern California. Agencies take turns
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The cold February air in Washington, D.C. was unmistakable, but for the Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) delegation, the warmth of purpose, connection, and shared mission carried them through three
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Minnesota is set to shine this summer as the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games bring together an extraordinary community of athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans for a week of competition,
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By Marvin Poquiz When you meet Natalia Vela, the first thing you notice is her bright smile. The second is how naturally she makes others feel included. A senior at
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The Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) Fall Games were set to deliver two days of spirited competition at Fountain Valley Sports Park and David L. Baker Golf Course. Athletes, coaches,
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By Marvin Poquiz Each October, as the air cools and fall sets in, a warm wave of celebration spreads through communities across the country. It’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a
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