Tag: Mission
What They’re Saying at 2018 Summer Games – Day 2
Athletes and attendees left the 2018 Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games with a lifetime of memories Sunday at Cal State Long Beach. Here's what some of them had to ...
New Experiences, Thrills Highlight Day 1 of 2018 Summer Games
As Special Olympics celebrates 50 years, the organization is still creating new, exciting experiences for the athletes, families and fans. New thrills were a theme Saturday during Day 1 of ...
What They’re Saying at 2018 Summer Games – Day 1
Summer Games always brings out a number of fearless athletes, selfless volunteers and great moments. Here's what the competitors, spectators, and more, had to say Saturday at Day 1 of ...
USA Games Spotlight: Sarah Kovacs
By Hannah van Warmerdam There is a special kind of bond between a father and a daughter. Special Olympics athlete Sarah Kovacs has the distinction of additionally being coached by ...
USA Games Spotlight: Hannah Larsh and Ramona Parrish
One month from now, Ramona Parrish and Hannah Larsh will be off to Seattle along with their Lompoc High School Unified basketball teammates for the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. ...
USA Games Spotlight: Ruby Gonzales and Ashley Schroff
By Hannah van Warmerdam Being involved in sports has many benefits. It brings people together, helps teach valuable lessons, encourages others to achieve goals and ultimately creates unity among team ...
#50Friday: Robert Waters
By Hannah van Warmerdam As Special Olympics celebrates its 50-year anniversary, longtime athlete Robert Waters may be closing in on his final competition. After hearing about Special Olympics from a ...
USA Games Spotlight: Jennifer Eckles
Team sports often provide a close knit community and friendships that last far beyond a single game or competition. For Jennifer Eckles, the Pomona Valley women's basketball team delivers on ...
INSIDE SOSC: Recapping OC Spring Games
Nearly 900 athletes made the trip to Irvine High School and William Woollett Aquatics Center to compete in basketball, bocce, swimming, and track and field Saturday at the Orange County ...
#SundaySpotlight: Jennifer Ali
By Ashley Carney A mother is not only a caretaker and a supporter, but a friend and a helping hand. She’s a superhero, and someone you can always count on. ...