Category: Beyond Sports
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 ...
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 ...
2024 Fall Games Featured Artist Henry Iradj
Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is set to host the Fall Games on November 16 and 17, 2024, in Fountain Valley. This uplifting event will bring together hundreds of dedicated ...
Exciting Upcoming Events for Special Olympics Southern California
As summer heats up, Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is abuzz with thrilling events, celebrations, and opportunities to support our incredible athletes. From community competitions to major fundraisers, there’s something ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Dick Blankenburg: Remembering a Lifetime of Service
By Leslie Sundal On January 28, 2023, Richard "Dick" Blankenburg, the retired editor and publisher of the Five Cities Times-Press-Recorder and longtime Special Olympics supporter, passed away at the age ...
SOSC’s Capitol Hill Day Experience
Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) sent four delegates to Special Olympics Hill Day 2023 in Washington, DC, February 12-15, 2023. Hill Day veteran, Dustin Plunkett, made his 18th appearance, joined ...
Saskia Vogt Was Born to Shine
By Melanie Barrios One might recognize Saskia Vogt from a cover of a magazine or from competitions. Make no mistake, Saskia Vogt is a star! Athlete, model, scholar, is there ...