Category: Post – Mission
Honoring Rafer Johnson: The Legacy of SOSC’s Founder
As we kick off Black History Month, we honor the remarkable legacy of Rafer Johnson—Olympic gold medalist, humanitarian, and founder of Special Olympics Southern California. His dedication to inclusion and opportunity for athletes with intellectual disabilities continues to inspire generations.
The 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin: A Torch of Hope and Inclusion
The Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, will be a global celebration of unity, talent, and inclusion, and at the heart of this event is the Law Enforcement ...
2024 Fall Games Featured Artist Henry Iradj
Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is set to host the Fall Games on November 16 and 17, 2024, in Fountain Valley. This uplifting event will bring together hundreds of dedicated ...
Thrills, Triumphs, and Teamwork Await at the 2024 Fall Games Championship!
Fountain Valley, CA – November 16-17, 2024 – The countdown is on for one of the most inspiring sporting events of the year! The 2024 Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) ...
Join the Conversation: Shaping the Future of Special Olympics Southern California
At Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC), we believe in the power of sports to transform lives. Through sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success. ...
Ryan LeBaron Gears Up to Carry the Flame as 2025 LETR Final Leg Torch Runner at World Games
Commander Ryan LeBaron of the Long Beach Police Department has been selected as a Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Final Leg Torch Runner for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter ...
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 Spring Coaches of the Season Announced at Summer Games
On June 8, 2024, at the Summer Games Opening Ceremony held on the Cal State Long Beach track, the Coaches of the Season for the 2024 Spring season were announced, ...
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 ...