Tag: Post – Feature
USA Games Spotlight: Brett Laza
It's safe to say Brett Laza of Western San Bernardino has a love of all things fast. Whether it's his favorite superhero or athlete, the theme is speed. So, it ...
LAPD Captain Sees ‘Great Honor’ in USA Games Final Leg
Captain Al Labrada of the Los Angeles Police Department sees pride and joy when he watches the athletes of Special Olympics Southern California. There's a palpable competitive spirit among the ...
INSIDE SOSC: Volunteers Drive Regional Competitions
It was a fitting end to National Volunteer Week last weekend at regional competitions throughout Special Olympics Southern California. Volunteers came out in record numbers to support some of the ...
National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Partnerships in Pictures
Partners of Special Olympics Southern California are a big part of assisting our 34,500 #SOSCAthletes to play sports and thrive. There is so much more to it. Their employees rally ...
National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Thank You, Coaches
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, Special Olympics Southern California would like to recognize the coaches who volunteer their time to help train our more than 34,000 athletes. It is ...
National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Mike Zabarsky
By Sean Minnihan At any number of Special Olympics Southern California Area or Regional events, it wouldn’t be uncommon to see someone wearing one of our many hats, T-shirts, or ...
National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Valerie Ruiz
By Ashley Carney The Sweetwater Union High School District in San Diego awarded Valerie Ruiz “Special Educator of the Year” for her tireless work and dedication toward getting the district ...
INSIDE SOSC: What a Week It Was at SOSC
There was so much going on this first half of April within Special Olympics Southern California, we thought we would bring you up to speed. The first half of the ...
#SundaySpotlight: Lompoc Teammates, Friends Play Unified
April celebrates National Autism Awareness month, and Special Olympics Southern California serves quite a few athletes who are glowing examples of how intellectual disabilities do not define their lives. SOSC ...
#SundaySpotlight: David Amavisca
David Amavisca’s involvement with Special Olympics Southern California started as a parent, like many. David and his wife, Yndira, then branched out into volunteering, and specifically coaching. David’s impact has ...