by Cat Lanigan | May 5, 2025 | Athletes, Stories
Story by SODC Intern Colin Trinity Balls rolling, pins falling down, the clap of a high five being given out. These are all sounds that are drowned out by constant laughter and words of encouragement from athletes at the Special Olympics DC Unified Bowling...
by Cat Lanigan | Nov 13, 2024 | Athletes, Stories
After much anticipation, we are thrilled to announce the Hosts of the 40th Annual Night of Trees Gala… Amari Knott and Debbi Jarvis! Congratulations to Special Olympics DC young-adult athlete Amari Knott, who will co-host the Night of Trees alongside esteemed...
by Matthew Rosenberg | Aug 9, 2024 | Athletes, Stories
Kenny Harris proudly proclaims to everyone he meets, “I’m an athlete!” But Kenny is much more than just an athlete. He is a hard worker, a leader, a lifelong Special Olympics participant and a gold medalist who plans to be a coach when his running career is over. His...
by Cat Lanigan | Nov 27, 2023 | Athletes, Stories
Special Olympics DC athlete Saint Anthony Taylor considers himself to be a “professional Special Olympics athlete.” One glance at Saint’s resume proves this. Saint has been a Special Olympics athlete for over 5 years, first beginning his career as a...
by Cat Lanigan | Sep 7, 2023 | Athletes, Stories
As Law Enforcement officers, Special Olympics DC athletes, family members, supporters from all across the DMV lace up their running shoes for the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run 5k run/walk on October 6th in just four short weeks, we’re asking our community what...
by Cat Lanigan | Jul 17, 2023 | Athletes, Stories, Uncategorized
Teon Logan and Edgar Gonzalez are students at Coolidge High School in Brightwood Park. Teon is a Special Olympics athlete, who has intellectual disability, and Edgar is a Unified Partner, who does not have disabilities. Through Coolidge’s Special Olympics...
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