Tag: Athlete Leadership Program
Volunteer Week: Mom and Daughter Team Up to Spread Inclusion
By Melanie Barrios There is nothing Pam loves more than watching her daughter succeed in Special Olympics. Pam Anderson knows the importance of Special Olympics and the impact it is ...
INSIDE SOSC: Getting to Know Charles Martindale
By Zach Fidel Special Olympics Southern California athletes don’t just get the opportunity to compete in various sporting events, they also get the chance make a lasting impact within the ...
INSIDE SOSC: Athlete Leaders ‘Spread Special Olympics Power’
Special Olympics San Diego athlete Sophie Demos sees value in athlete-led council participation. After all, who better than the athletes served to give direct feedback. She is one of 12 ...
Join Joseph’s Journey: Being an Athlete in the Time of COVID-19
Editor's note: "Join Joseph's Journey" is a blog written by Joseph Gorin, a Special Olympics Southern California athlete and member of SOSC's Board of Directors. Joseph, who has cerebral palsy, ...
Join Joseph’s Journey: Special Olympics Transformed My Life
Editor's note: "Join Joseph's Journey" is a blog written by Joseph Gorin, a Special Olympics Southern California athlete and member of SOSC's Board of Directors. Joseph, who has cerebral palsy, ...
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 ...
INSIDE SOSC: Beth Selbe Lends More Than a Hand in San Diego Area
Beth Selbe does more than just coach Special Olympics Southern California athletes in the San Diego area. She’s also helping mold the next wave of athlete advocates. Beth is the ...
Athlete Leadership Program Empowers, Provides Growth Opportunity
Special Olympics Southern California athletes look up to peers like Paul Hoffman. The 60-year-old not only excels in sports, but he’s become an example of what individuals with intellectual disabilities ...
USA Games Spotlight: Dustin Plunkett
SEATTLE, Wash. -- Dustin Plunkett has a variety of titles, roles and experiences that would make for great conversation starters. Special Olympics Southern California manager of development and athlete leadership. ...
#SundaySpotlight: Find Their Voice
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Last week we began a new series on WeAreSOSC.org called #SundaySpotlight. Fittingly, our spotlight was the Special Olympics Southern California athletes, specifically their competitive spirit at ...