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Your Voice is Needed Tell Congress to #ChoosetoInclude

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The U.S. Department of Education has proposed the elimination of funding for Special Olympics in the 2020 federal budget. Special Olympics Southern California relies on federal funding to support our Schools Partnership Program, which brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities through sports, whole-school engagement and inclusive leadership. These programs are critical to building […]

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INSIDE SOSC: Show Support at the Checkout Counter

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Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions, a big supporter of Special Olympics Southern California, will kick off its checkout fundraiser in 345 stores from March 27 through April 23. Last year, the fundraiser generated more than $1.24 million in support of SOSC athletes. Donations at the checkout counter help provide various services and equipment for SOSC athletes,

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Inside the Tryouts of LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified Team

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Close to 50 excited soccer players got to play out their childhood dreams as they tried out for the LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified Team on Sunday, March 10 at Dignity Health Sports Park. The MLS Unified Soccer Experience brings together athletes with and without intellectual abilities for a unique opportunity to participate on an

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2019 World Games: In Closing

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As the 215 Special Olympics USA athletes enjoy Thursday\’s Closing Ceremony at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi and prepare to return home, let\’s take a look back at how the six Special Olympics Southern California athletes performed. As a delegation, Special Olympics USA amassed 71 gold, 60 silver and 72 bronze

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2019 World Games: March 20 Round-up

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The remaining Special Olympics Southern California athletes closed out the 2019 World Games strong — and one runner, in particular, received a much welcomed surprise on Wednesday. Three days ago, Tyrone Garrett was given a \”maximum effort\” disqualification in the 200-meter race. Upon further review, officials reversed the decision and Garrett was awarded the gold

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2019 World Games: March 19 Round-up

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Special Olympics Southern California athletes continued to rake in the awards for Special Olympics USA at the 2019 World Games on Tuesday. Jonathan Pierce capped his World Games journey with a bronze medal in the men\’s 100-meter freestyle swim, clocking in at 59.96 seconds. That gave him three medals for the Games, including a pair

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2019 World Games: March 19 Preview

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Our Special Olympics Southern California athletes have brought some new medals with them into this second week of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games. Two gold medals in the pool from Jonathan Pierce, as well as a bronze from Mark Hanson and Krystal Johnson on the tennis court, to be specific. Read more about it

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Bill Fields: What World Games Means to Me

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By Tessa Sechler Consistency. Dedication. Growth. Those are just a few words to describe Bill Fields career with Special Olympics, which he has been involved with for nearly 50 years. Fields first started with Special Olympics New Jersey in 1972, and 14 years later he joined Special Olympics California, before the division of Northern and

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