Category: World Games
A Decade of Inclusion: Reflecting on the 2015 World Games and a Legacy of Partnership and Care
“I never actually saw the Opening Ceremonies,” Dr. Aaron Rubin admits with a smile. It’s a surprising statement from someone who played such a critical role in one of the ...
Celebrating 10 Years of the 2015 World Games: Fabiola Aceves Shines On and Off the Court
As we prepare to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles at this year’s Summer Games, June 6–8, we’re shining a spotlight on ...
Celebrating 10 Years of Impact: Brad Nelson Reflects on the 2015 World Games and What It Meant to Give Back
As the 10-year anniversary of the 2015 World Games approaches, the Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) community is reflecting on the stories, memories, and milestones that shaped that unforgettable summer ...
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 ...
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 ...
LETR is Feeling Inspired Heading To The World Games
By Melanie Barrios If you’ve ever attended a Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) or Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) event, you might have run into Kimberly Unland. It is hard not ...
Heidi Sand Will “Never Quit, Never” at the World Games
By Gianna Piva Heidi Sand is from Carlsbad, California, and is happy to be representing Southern California at the World Games in Berlin this June. This is her first time ...
Brett Laza will be representing LETR and SOSC at the World Games
By McKenna Robbins Brett Laza is a devoted Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) athlete and an avid supporter of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (LETR). He lives ...
Father and Son Duo, Jayson and Jared “Jay” Jesperson Take on the World Games
By McKenna Robbins After 15 years of being a Special Olympics athlete, Jayson Jesperson will be taking his love for golf to the next level. He has competed in local ...
INSIDE SOSC: Looking Back on the First Half of 2019
Six months sure did fly by, didn’t it? Special Olympics Southern California, its athletes and supporters have celebrated the organization’s 50th anniversary in grand fashion, to this point. Here’s a ...