A Magical Muse: Samantha Roman’s Artistic Journey to the 2026 Summer Games
When you meet Samantha Roman, the first thing you notice is her radiant smile and the second is her boundless creativity. A proud Special Olympics ...
INSIDE SOSC: Gearing Up for Fall Games
In less than a month, athletes through Southern California will convene in Fountain Valley for the annual Special Olympics Southern California Fall Games championship event. Until then, the athletes have ...
INSIDE SOSC: Central Coast Hosts Plane Pull
Ten teams of 15 people tested their strength at the Central Coast Airfest and Band of Brothers ECHO Group came out on top at the Special Olympics Northern Santa Barbara ...
INSIDE SOSC: Fun and Games Aplenty
Hundreds of Special Olympics Southern California athletes took in back-to-back days of competition and fun this past weekend. Six separate competitions were hosted throughout Southern California last Saturday, including soccer, ...
INSIDE SOSC: Volunteer Referee Makes the Right Call
By Ryan Lefever Being a referee, you have to make the right call at the right time and for Harlan Gathright, making the call to get involved with Special Olympics ...
INSIDE SOSC: Westside Runner Keeps Legs, Determination Moving
Auna Pines has proven to not only be brave in the attempt, but persistent enough to turn a no into a yes. The Special Olympics Westside athlete has been a ...
INSIDE SOSC: Fall Season, Fundraisers Get Underway
Special Olympics athletes across Southern California are preparing to close out the 2019 competition calendar. The fall season consists of five sports: golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. Among the ...
Global Messenger Touted for Outreach
By Emma Lee Long Beach/Whittier athlete Jared Kozak was presented with the Richard L. Van Kirk Outstanding Outreach Achievement Award at Special Olympics Southern California's Board of Directors meeting on ...
Fillmore and Trabuco High Schools Receive Recognition from Special Olympics
LONG BEACH, Calif. (September 3, 2019) – Special Olympics Southern California has announced that Fillmore High School and Trabuco Hills High School, both Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools, are receiving ...
Fall Sports: Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis & Volleyball Return
By Chris Jones The fall sports season for Special Olympics Southern California is quickly approaching. As the Bowling Championship concluded in epic fashion, we expect more exhilarating and inclusion-oriented play ...
Members of Southern California Law Enforcement Will Stake Out on Dunkin’ Rooftops in Support of Special Olympics on September 12
By Chris Jones SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (Sep 3, 2019) – Dunkin’, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is once again partnering with local law enforcement to raise awareness ...