Category: Mission
Coach: Athletes Are ‘Most Joyful Part of My Week’
Umberto Gatti can look at the athletes on the Special Olympics Southern California volleyball team he coaches in the South Bay and beam with pride. There’s no judgment or preconceived ...
INSIDE SOSC: A World of Opportunities
Special Olympics Southern California represents many things to Western San Bernardino athlete Brett Laza. At just 25 years old, he’s already had a lifetime’s worth of experiences. Perhaps his greatest ...
#SundaySpotlight: Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus keep Special Olympics Southern California's athletes, volunteers and staff fueled during Fall Games, preparing and serving thousands of meals over the two-day event. But the work ...
Healthy Athletes Provides Vital Service
San Diego County coach Jacque Martin has seen what an on-site Healthy Athletes station can do for Special Olympics Southern California athletes. Each year at both the Summer and Fall ...
A Chance to Refill Your Tank
For Santa Maria Police Department Detective Nate Totorica, getting to spend time with Special Olympics Southern California athletes is a way to “refill his tank.” The liaison for Northern Santa ...
Volleyball Strengthens Twins’ Bond
Ryan and Taylor Schubert are more than just brother and sister. The Schuberts, who are also twins, share a player-coach relationship for the Special Olympics Santa Clarita Valley volleyball team. ...
INSIDE SOSC: Fall Season Off and Running
The fall season is off to a strong start at Special Olympics Southern California. October signaled the beginning of several regional Fall Games competitions. San Diego County drew hundreds of ...
Red Robin Tip-A-Cop: A Chance to ‘Engage With Athletes’
Bernie Colon has been a police officer for nearly 28 years and has enjoyed several experiences throughout his career. But it’s his involvement with Special Olympics that has been “by ...
Can’t Get Enough
Ask Special Olympics Southern California athlete Monica Lopez what her favorite sport is, and she will say volleyball. Ask her about the best part of Special Olympics; she will answer ...
INSIDE SOSC: Special Olympics Hits Home For Pier del Sol Chefs
Several chefs put their products secondary to the underlying theme of raising awareness for individuals with intellectual disabilities at this past Sunday’s Pier del Sol fundraiser in Santa Monica. That’s ...