3 Things You May Have Missed at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
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 ...
3 Things You May Have Missed at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
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, ...
A Magical Muse: Samantha Roman’s Artistic Journey to the 2026 Summer 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 ...
More Than a Season: The Volunteers Who Turn Inclusion Into a Way of Life
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 ...
Going the Extra Mile: Five Officers Run Every Leg of Day 1 of San Diego’s 2025 Torch Run
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 ...
Voices on the Hill: SOSC Delegates Bring the Power of Inclusion to Washington, D.C.
by Leslie Sundal 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 ...
Countdown to Greatness: The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...