Category: Volunteers
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, ...
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 ...
Raymond and Vivian McGrew: A Shared Journey of Love and Service
Raymond and Vivian McGrew, a couple deeply rooted in their faith and love for their community, have spent over a decade dedicating their time and energy to Special Olympics Southern ...
Mona Tisdale’s Journey with SOSC
Mona Tisdale, a native of Long Beach, California, embodies the spirit of service and community. As a devoted mother, wife, and grandmother, her journey into volunteering with Special Olympics Southern ...
Debi Dalton: A Decade of Dedication to Special Olympics Southern California
Meet Debi Dalton, a beacon of compassion and dedication in the realm of volunteerism, especially within the vibrant community of Special Olympics Southern California. For over ten years, Debi has ...
Smiling Heroes: Dr. Richard Mungo’s Dedication to Special Olympics
During National Volunteer Appreciation Week, it's crucial to shine a light on the unsung heroes who generously dedicate their time and expertise to make a difference within Special Olympics Southern ...
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 ...
Capitol Hill Advocacy: Special Olympics Southern California Reflects
By Leslie Sundal Held annually, Capitol Hill Day stands as a significant occasion for Special Olympics athletes, assuming the roles of leaders and self-advocates. During this event, they seize the ...
Meet Special Olympics Athletes Scott Merrell and Calvin Chapman From Orcutt
Introducing Scott Merrell and Calvin Chapman! Little did they know their love of Special Olympics would lead them to become great friends, encouraging each other to try new things, and ...
2023 Fall Coaches of the Season Announced at Fall Games
By Leslie Sundal The 2023 Fall Games Championship kicked off with a burst of excitement as the 2023 Fall Coaches of the Season were unveiled and celebrated during a spectacular ...