By Alanna Castro “I enjoy teaching others how to play and being able to communicate with them,” says Carmina Lopez a Special Olympics Southern California athlete. Carmina and her family got started with Special Olympics six years ago after taking a trip to Dowtown Disney where she met her current bowling coach, Amy, at a […]
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By Melanie Barrios One might recognize Saskia Vogt from a cover of a magazine or from competitions. Make no mistake, Saskia Vogt is a star! Athlete, model, scholar, is there anything 14-year-old Saskia can’t do? The answer is no. Saskia does not miss an opportunity to shine. Her life motto is “I can do anything!”
By Sean Longley Michael Johnson has been a Special Olympics athlete for decades. He first began to participate in Special Olympics activities when he was about 10 years old. During his time, Michael has participated in many sports, including basketball, floor hockey, golf, and bowling. Now 44, Michael participates in his favorite sport every week
By Melanie Barrios Being a big sister to three younger siblings is a huge responsibility that Ashley Singleton takes seriously. She knows the importance of setting the best example, so it is no wonder her siblings love her to the moon and back. Ashley was born with Down syndrome, but there’s no difference between her
By Sean Longley For nearly 20 years, Jared Kozak has been an athlete participating in Special Olympics. Soon to be 32, Jared has participated in a number of sports throughout his time including athletics, basketball, and bowling in the past. Currently, he plays golf and bocce, which have become his two favorite sports. Jared has
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