Update Regarding SOSC’s Plans for the 2020 Fall & 2020-2021 Winter Sports Season Due to the Coronavirus
In an effort to keep athlete and volunteer safety at the forefront as we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, we are unable to ...
INSIDE SOSC: Athletes ‘Show You Their Heart, Spirit’
As Special Olympics Southern California athletes continue to work to remain in game shape and stay ready once competitions are cleared to resume, the medical professionals who volunteer in the Healthy Athletes village are eager to return when it's safe to do so, too. Among the free health screenings made available to athletes is FUNfitness—a ...
National Volunteer Week: Kaiser Permanente
Since April 2018, Kaiser Permanente Southern California has been the official health partner for Special Olympics Southern California.
SOSC Creates Virtual Season: Healthy Lifestyle Challenge for Athletes Amid COVID-19 Health Crisis
Special Olympics Southern California launched a Healthy Lifestyle Challenge in lieu of the canceled Spring Sports Season affected by the COVID-19 health crisis. The challenge, which launched April 6 and runs through June 7, will serve as a virtual season designed to help set healthy patterns and routines for all members of the SOSC community, ...
National Volunteer Week: Officer Nick Sanchez
Special Olympics Southern California competitions are only part of the fun for Santa Maria Police officer Nick Sanchez.
National Volunteer Week: In the Coaches’ Words
Special Olympics Southern California coaches express what they enjoy about the role, find most rewarding, and more.
National Volunteer Week: Venue Managers
Editor's note: As part of National Volunteer Week, WeAreSOSC.org will highlight a handful of volunteers who have made a difference in the lives of Special Olympics Southern California athletes. Today, we are featuring venue managers. Check back each day to read about how our volunteers spread acceptance and inclusion throughout local communities. By Christine Baik Venue ...
National Volunteer Week: Sue Williams
Sue Williams brought the inclusion revolution to the Huntington Beach Union High School District.
INSIDE SOSC: Athletes, Volunteers Stay Fit, Eat Smart With Healthy Lifestyle Challenge
Healthy Lifestyle Challenge helps athletes and volunteers stay fit, eat smart, and have fun while they are safer at home.
SOSC to Cancel All Fundraising Events through June Due to Coronavirus
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, we are cancelling all in-person fundraising events through June. We did not make this decision lightly, but after the latest information and direction we received from the State of California; our Official Health Partner, Kaiser Permanente; and local authorities, we believe this is in the best course of ...
INSIDE SOSC: How SOSC Changed Jered Naccarato’s Life
By Marvin Poquiz Jered Naccarato remembers making nightly visits to the casino as a way to pass the time when we wasn’t sitting at home and watching TV. He knew he needed a change. After a move to live with his brother, Jered was ready for a more active, healthy lifestyle. “So, I got involved ...