Category: Mission
Carmina Lopez Shares How Special Olympics Has Impacted Her Life
By Alanna Castro “I enjoy teaching others how to play and being able to communicate with them,” says Carmina Lopez a Special Olympics Southern California athlete. Carmina and her family ...
Ashley Singleton And Family Are On A Mission To Rid False Assumptions About Down Syndrome
By Melanie Barrios Being a big sister to three younger siblings is a huge responsibility that Ashley Singleton takes seriously. She knows the importance of setting the best example, so ...
Local Schools Receive National Recognition from Special Olympics for Achievements with Inclusion
Special Olympics Southern California has announced that Alta Murrieta Elementary, Trabuco Mesa Elementary, Chaparral High School, Ocean View High School, Temecula Valley High School, Vista Murrieta High School, Warm Springs ...
2022 Plane Pull: Captain Ernie Bille Believes Athletes Make The World A Better Place
By Melanie Barrios Ernie Bille has participated in many Plane Pull fundraisers, but this year is special. This year is the first time he will be participating as a recently ...
Running for Inclusion with the City of Fontana
by Kimberly Villa The City of Fontana welcomed runners back to the annual “Fontana Days Run” on June 4, 2022 after virtual races the past two years. The event includes ...
Bowling Season Begins July 11
Together Again: Let’s Play! Dust off those bowling balls. Lace up your bowling shoes. The Bowling Season returns on Monday, July 11! The season will run through August 21 and ...
Students & Faculty Come Together for Special Olympics Young Athletes
The Special Olympics Southern California Unified Young Athletes Showcase was a sight to see at the Warm Springs Middle School on May 4, 2022. Young athletes were kicking soccer balls ...
Phase 3 of Return to Activity Begins June 1
Special Olympics Southern California is pleased to announce that as of June 1, we will begin Phase 3 of our Sports & Programs Return to Activity Plan. The exact start ...
Volunteer Spotlight: Deputy Chief Blake Chow Was A Veteran Volunteer For Special Olympics Long Before Becoming An Officer
By Melanie Barrios Deputy Chief Blake Chow has been in law enforcement for an impressive 31 years. Being in law enforcement has given him different opportunities to interact with the ...
Athlete Michael Leon to Represent SOSC at the 2022 USA Games Torch Run Final Leg
Before competition begins in June at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, an elite group of law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes will escort the Special Olympics ...