VMT

Forging the Future: The Inaugural SOSC Volunteer Management Team Retreat

By Leslie Sundal On Tuesday, March 5th, Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) hosted its first-ever Volunteer Management Team (VMT) Retreat. The gathering brought together 11 dedicated VMT members for an ...

Capitol Hill Day

Capitol Hill Advocacy: Special Olympics Southern California Reflects

By Leslie Sundal Held annually, Capitol Hill Day stands as a significant occasion for Special Olympics athletes, assuming the roles of leaders and self-advocates. During this event, they seize the ...

Meet Special Olympics Athletes Scott Merrell and Calvin Chapman From Orcutt

Introducing Scott Merrell and Calvin Chapman! Little did they know their love of Special Olympics would lead them to become great friends, encouraging each other to try new things, and ...

Fall Games Crowd

2023 Fall Coaches of the Season Announced at Fall Games

By Leslie Sundal The 2023 Fall Games Championship kicked off with a burst of excitement as the 2023 Fall Coaches of the Season were unveiled and celebrated during a spectacular ...

SOSC athlete, Brett Laza

Brett Laza Honored with LETR International Executive Council Athlete Award at Chicago Conference

Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) athlete Brett Laza received the prestigious LETR International Executive Council Athlete Award during the recent Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Conference in Chicago in October. ...

2023 Fall Games

Special Olympics Southern California Fall Games Championship Showcases Triumph of Spirit and Sportsmanship

By Leslie Sundal On November 11 and 12, the Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park became the epicenter of inspiration and athletic prowess as it hosted the 2023 Special ...

SOSC athlete, Jason Martinez flexes his muscles in the gym.

Jason’s Journey: Celebrating Inclusion and Achievements During Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month with Jason's inspirational journey! Discover how he's redefining possibilities through Special Olympics and promoting the power of inclusion.

Dorothy McElhinney Middle School and La Quinta High School to Receive National Recognition from Special Olympics for Achievements with Inclusion

By Leslie Sundal We are excited to announce that Dorothy McElhinney Middle School from the Murrieta Valley Unified School District in Riverside County and La Quinta High School from the ...

Jessica Simon

Jessica Simon: Inspiring Inclusion and Defying Labels in Special Olympics

by Melanie Barrios For the past 38 years, Jessica Simon has been an active and dedicated participant in a variety of Special Olympics sports. She is more than an athlete; ...

Brandon Harrington

Brandon Harrington Is A Champion On And Off The Field

by Melanie Barrios There are many ways to describe Brandon Harrington; he’s funny, approachable, and charismatic, but most importantly, he is loveable. This characteristic speaks volumes about the type of ...

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