A Unified Spirit: Natalia Vela’s Journey to the 2025 CIF Commissioner’s Award
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 ...
A Unified Spirit: Natalia Vela’s Journey to the 2025 CIF Commissioner’s Award
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 ...
Fall Games 2025: A Weekend of Resilience, Celebration, and Recognition
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, ...
A Magical Muse: Samantha Roman’s Artistic Journey to the 2025 Fall Games
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 ...
Celebrating Uniqueness: Down Syndrome Awareness Month Shines a Light on Inclusion
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 ...
Strikes, Smiles, and Sportsmanship: SOSC Bowling Championship Brings the Heat to Lakewood
On a blazing summer Saturday, while the sun scorched the pavement outside, the real heat was inside Cal Bowl, where 389 athletes from across Southern California lit up the lanes ...
Unified by Compassion: SOSC Global Messengers Inspire at Concordia University Irvine
by Marvin Poquiz There’s something special about hearing a story straight from the heart, and at this year’s High School Leadership Academy at Concordia University Irvine, that’s exactly what happened. ...
The Spirit of Summer Games & Spring Season Champions
The 2025 Summer Games Championship in Long Beach June 6-8 was a celebration to remember—three days filled with powerful performances, personal bests, and meaningful moments that brought athletes, families, coaches, ...
A Decade of Inclusion: Reflecting on the 2015 World Games and a Legacy of Partnership and Care
“I never actually saw the Opening Ceremonies,” Dr. Aaron Rubin admits with a smile. It’s a surprising statement from someone who played such a critical role in one of the ...
Brushstrokes of Bravery: Meet Jonny Pierce, the 2025 Summer Games Featured Artist
Summer Games isn’t just about athletic achievement—it’s also a celebration of creativity, inclusion, and the incredible talents of our athletes. Among the contributors to this year’s event is Jonny Pierce, ...
Celebrating 10 Years of the 2015 World Games: Fabiola Aceves Shines On and Off the Court
As we prepare to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles at this year’s Summer Games, June 6–8, we’re shining a spotlight on ...