Special Olympics North Carolina

We were thrilled to present the 2024 Coach of the Year Award to Jeff Caudill of High Point and 2024 Family of the Year to the Bonanni family of Dare County today! We thank them all for their leadership in their communities and commitment to inclusion!

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Check this out! Special Olympics Iredell County recently honored their amazing athletes and supporters. Highlights included recognizing the dedication of volunteers, celebrating athletes' achievements, and awarding the Tony Stikeleather Athlete of the Year award to Preston Fox. https://lnkd.in/djgwsBxx

On Tuesday, Smithfield-Selma High School demonstrated exactly why they were renewed this year as a national banner school. The Unified club, consisting of students with and without disabilities, spent several months (beginning over the summer) planning a Johnston County Youth Summit for middle and high schools in their area. Their vision came to fruition this week and the students executed an incredible event. Students and educators spent the day actively engaged with our 3 components: Unified Sports, Inclusive Youth Leadership and Whole School Engagement. They learned from each other and built new friendships and connections! I loved getting a front row seat as these schools perfectly exemplified meaningful inclusion.#unifiedgeneration

According to the CDC,?1 in 6 people with disabilities are diagnosed with diabetes, compared to 1 in 14 without disabilities. A recent study by Meghann Lloyd, PhD of Ontario Tech University highlights how Special Olympics is addressing this disparity. Athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who participate in Special Olympics see a 15% reduction?in diabetes rates compared to those who don’t. On this #WorldDiabetesDay, we are proud to highlight our efforts in combatting diabetes and supporting the health and well-being of our athletes! #InclusiveHealth https://brnw.ch/21wODJ6

A group of incredible NC LETR officers, SONC staff and athletes are in San Antonio, TX, this week for the International Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Conference! We’re thrilled to be bringing home a Diamond Award of Excellence, new friends and great memories ????

We ?? our incredible volunteers, they make everything possible. Their dedication and passion empower our athletes to achieve their best. Wanna make a difference like Sharon? It's not to late to volunteer for Fall Tournament click the link ?? https://ow.ly/uyw050U9plZ Thank you for being the driving force behind our success! #VolunteerAppreciation #SONCFT #ThankYouVolunteers

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?? The countdown is on! Fall Tournament Opening Ceremony is officially just ONE WEEK away! ?? Join us in making this event unforgettable. We need your help—volunteer today and be part of something amazing! ?? ?? https://ow.ly/larN50U6qFY #SONCFT #Volunteer

???? Congratulations to Green Level High School on being named an ESPN Honor Roll Unified Champion School! Your dedication to inclusion and excellence is truly inspiring. Go Gators! ???? #UnifiedChampion #InclusionMatters #SONC