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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Special Olympics Southern California has announced that Alta Murrieta Elementary, Trabuco Mesa Elementary, Chaparral High School, Ocean View High School, Temecula Valley High School, Vista Murrieta High School, Warm Springs Middle School, Warren High School, and UCLA are receiving national banner recognition for their efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and
By Melanie Barrios Ernie Bille has participated in many Plane Pull fundraisers, but this year is special. This year is the first time he will be participating as a recently promoted captain. He took this opportunity to build his dream team and encourage other unit commanders to come together to form their team for the
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By Sean Longley Special Olympics has served a very special role in the lives of Sarah Noonan and Coach Jill Wall. The organization has provided a way for them to meet new people and to get connected with their community. Coach Jill and daughter Sarah have been involved with Special Olympics for decades, with Sarah
by Kimberly Villa The City of Fontana welcomed runners back to the annual “Fontana Days Run” on June 4, 2022 after virtual races the past two years. The event includes a half marathon, 5K Run, 5K Race Walk, 5K Family Fitness Walk, and a Children’s Half Mile Dash. While the competitive, fast course of the
By Melanie Barrios Through Special Olympics, athletes have the opportunity to train in different sports and discover new strengths and abilities that help them find joy, confidence, and fulfillment on and off the field. Athletes get to compete in various sports events showing off their skills, and at times, may get invited to compete at
By Terrionna Brockman Tyrone Garrett is a track and field athlete from Pomona, California, and now lives with his older sister and USA Games head coach, La Shanda Shipp in Rancho Cucamonga. They are both headed to the Games in Orlando, Florida, and get to share this momentous occasion with one another. Prior to joining
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By Terrionna Brockman Sheila Lawton is a bowling instructor from Corona, California, and will compete with Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) athletes at USA Games in Orlando, Florida. She began bowling at the age of four and never stopped playing. She now has 40 years of experience under her belt and is looking forward to
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By Terrionna Brockman Rebecca English is a Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) bowling athlete from Lake Elsinore, California. She has been a bowler for over 20 years and she will finally get a chance to showcase her skills at USA Games in Orlando, Florida. It is her first time competing at the Games and she
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A total of 63 Special Olympics Southern California athletes and delegation members represented Team SOSC at the Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida from June 5 to June 12. It was an amazing week on the national stage, complete with determination, inspiration, and endless smiles. Team SOSC came home with 15 gold medals, 16
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