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 ...
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, ...
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, ...