Carmina Lopez Shares How Special Olympics Has Impacted Her Life

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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Ashley Singleton And Family Are On A Mission To Rid False Assumptions About Down Syndrome

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

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2022 Plane Pull: Jared Kozak Looks Forward To Plane Pull Participation

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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Running for Inclusion with the City of Fontana

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

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USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Special Olympics Helps Tessa Nagy To Be The Best Version of Herself

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

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USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Sibling Duo Tyrone And La Shanda Share a Momentous Occasion

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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USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Rebecca English Found Acceptance with Special Olympics

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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