Category: Post – Beyond Sports
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 ...
2024 Summer Games Featured Artist Max Grasso
Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is set to host the Summer Games on June 8 and 9, 2024, at California State University Long Beach (CSULB). Each year, this inspiring event ...
Special Olympics Summer Games: Will you play a part?
Zaragoza (far right) coaches a Special Olympics team that her son Christopher (far left) is on. Her daughter and husband (middle) are team volunteers. Kaiser Permanente employee Carrie Zaragoza volunteers ...
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 ...
A Unified Sports Experience with WWE and 2K Gaming
By Leslie Sundal WWE, SOSC, and 2K gaming teamed up for a great experience at Topgolf on Thursday, March 30. The event featured 12 SOSC athletes and WWE stars competing ...
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 ...
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 ...