Category: Mission
Mission Viejo High School and Robinson Elementary School to receive national recognition from Special Olympics for achievements with inclusion
Special Olympics Southern California has announced that Mission Viejo High School and Robinson Elementary School, two Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools, are receiving national banner recognition for their efforts to ...
CIF Continues Partnership with Special Olympics to Provide Inclusive Sports Opportunities at Local High Schools
SACRAMENTO — In 2015, The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Special Olympics Northern and Southern California and the California Department of Education (CDE) announced their partnership to establish an inclusive culture ...
Lindsay Kautiainen: SOSC’s Ray of Sunshine
By Tierra Wilson Lindsay, like many other Special Olympics Athletes, enjoyed playing sports as a child but was not sure how she could play in a safe space. 23 years ...
Jacob Marsalek is Breaking Barriers and Setting His Own Path to Happiness
By Melanie Barrios Through sports, Special Olympics athletes build skills that will help them succeed—on the sports field and in the community. Just take a look at Jacob Marsalek. Jacob ...
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Rachel Osterbach Defies Odds And Inspires The World
Rachel Osterbach's impact goes beyond athletics. She uses her platform to inspire and educate others, dispelling myths about people with Down Syndrome and working to eradicate the use of the ‘R-Word’.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: SOSC Parent Details Son’s Journey To Special Olympics
Eight-year-old young athlete, Jorel's willingness to try and strong will to succeed are characteristics of a true champion. His mother, Maritza Alvarado shares how Special Olympics has impacted his life.
Michael & Russ Evans on the Rewards of Sports & Employment
By Emily Moore Born in Petaluma California, Michael got involved with Special Olympics Southern California at the age of 5 when he was carried by a postal worker in what ...
The Athlete & Coach Bond
by Christian Bood In the pool of life, everyone deserves a support system to keep them afloat. Someone to guide us through the water when situations get tough or simply ...
Assemblymembers Grayson and Frazier Announce $6 Million in Funding Secured for Special Olympics California
For Immediate Release Contact: Audrey Detmer, audrey.detmer@asm.ca.gov, (925) 876-7307 (Sacramento, CA) – Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget trailer bill (AB 130, Committee on Budget) that included $6 million in ...
Volunteer Week: A Passion for Basketball Leads to Lifelong Friends
By Rachel Bialkin The pandemic has suspended many things in our lives, but one thing it couldn’t stop is Scott Norton’s passion for Special Olympics, his love for the athletes ...