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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

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 Garden Grove Unified ...

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 ...

LA Galaxy Unified

A Thrilling Journey: LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified Team Soars to Colorado for Epic Battle Against Colorado Rapids Special Olympics Unified Team

The LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified Team embarked on a momentous journey to Colorado in June, immersing themselves in the heart of Special Olympics excellence. On Saturday, June 24, at ...

2023 Summer Games

Celebrating Athletic Excellence: A Recap of the 2023 Summer Games Championship at Cal State Long Beach

The city of Long Beach was ablaze with excitement as the 2023 Summer Games Championship unfolded on June 10 and 11 at Cal State Long Beach. This was our first ...

2023 Floorball and Spring Coaches of the Season

Congratulations 2023 Floorball and Spring Coaches of the Season!

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Coaches of the Season for the Special Olympics Southern California 2023 Floorball and Spring seasons who were presented their awards ...

Dick Blankenberg

Dick Blankenburg: Remembering a Lifetime of Service

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 of 86. Blankenburg ...

Ronald Russell Encourages Healthy Development In Athletes

By Melanie Barrios  For athletes, coaches serve as mentors, teachers, and friends, impacting their lives and creating relationships that last a lifetime. Everyone has their reasons for coaching. For Ronald ...

Matthew Dorfman Is Passionate About Giving Back

By Gianna Piva  Matthew Dorfman is an 18-year-old Special Olympics Southern California softball coach who takes pride in his volunteerism and involvement with the SOSC community. Among his multiple interests, ...

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