Tag: Post – Summer Games
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 Southern California (SOSC) athlete from ...
The Spirit of Summer Games & Spring Season Champions
The 2025 Summer Games Championship in Long Beach June 6-8 was a celebration to remember—three days filled with powerful performances, personal bests, and meaningful moments that brought athletes, families, coaches, ...
Brushstrokes of Bravery: Meet Jonny Pierce, the 2025 Summer Games Featured Artist
Summer Games isn’t just about athletic achievement—it’s also a celebration of creativity, inclusion, and the incredible talents of our athletes. Among the contributors to this year’s event is Jonny Pierce, ...
WeCare Industries: A Mission of Love and Inclusion
For Vickie Edwards, inclusion is personal. Inspired by the bond with her sister Danell, who has developmental disabilities, Vickie founded WeCare Industries—a mobile salon service dedicated to uplifting individuals with ...
2024 Spring Coaches of the Season Announced at Summer Games
On June 8, 2024, at the Summer Games Opening Ceremony held on the Cal State Long Beach track, the Coaches of the Season for the 2024 Spring season were announced, ...
2024 Summer Games Featured Artist Max Grasso
Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is set to host the Summer Games on June 8 and 9, 2024, at California State University Long Beach (CSULB). Each year, this inspiring event ...
Special Olympics Summer Games: Will you play a part?
Zaragoza (far right) coaches a Special Olympics team that her son Christopher (far left) is on. Her daughter and husband (middle) are team volunteers. Kaiser Permanente employee Carrie Zaragoza volunteers ...
Celebrating Athletic Excellence: A Recap of the 2023 Summer Games Championship at Cal State Long Beach
by Leslie Sundal The city of Long Beach was alive with excitement as the 2023 Summer Games Championship unfolded on June 10 and 11 at Cal State Long Beach. This ...
Special Olympics CA Not Included in Initial State Budget; California Voters Push for Inclusion
California voters are urging their elected officials to include Special Olympics California in the revised state budget during the COVID-19 crisis. Special Olympics California was notably missing from the initial ...
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 ...