Category: Athletes
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
A Day of Victory and Teamwork: 2025 Special Olympics Southern California Floorball Championship
On March 1, 2025, The Rinks Irvine Inline burst into life as hundreds of athletes, coaches, volunteers, partners, and fans united for the Special Olympics Southern California Floorball Championship. The ...
2024 Summer Games Featured Artist Max Grasso
Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is set to host the Summer Games on June 8 and 9, 2024, at California State University Long Beach (CSULB). Each year, this inspiring event ...
Special Olympics California’s Trip to the State Capitol This March
The Special Olympics Delegation from Southern and Northern California with Governor Gavin Newsom in Sacramento. From March 11th to March 13th, Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) and Special Olympics Northern ...
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 ...