Special Olympics Florida - Northwest Region

10/13/2026

🏆 Coach of the Year! 🏆

We are so proud to celebrate our very own Leon County coach, David Hawk, as this year’s Coach of the Year! 🎉

For 14 years, David has shared his time, energy, and heart with our athletes through soccer, golf, and co****le. We are incredibly thankful for his dedication and the joy he brings to Special Olympics Florida! 💙

Congratulations, Coach David! So well deserved! 👏

10/13/2026

💙✨ National Disability Employment Awareness Month ✨💙

Meet Kelly Ferguson! 🎉

Kelly is currently finishing her training at Publix and already loves her new role because she gets to learn so many new skills. 💚 From gaining experience to building confidence, every day brings new opportunities for growth and success.

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we're celebrating Kelly and the many athletes who are proving that talent, dedication, and a willingness to learn can make a difference in the workplace. 🌟

Join us in congratulating Kelly as she continues this exciting journey! 👏💚

10/08/2026

WAWA Grand Opening in Pace, Florida. Athlete Leader Landon and his dad, Coach Travis, helped compete in the Hoagies for Heroes competition. The Santa Rosa Sheriff's Department had better quality control, but we built more Hoagies.

Thank you. WAWA and regional manager Kevin, for your generosity and support.

Stop by and enjoy the food and drink, and fill up those tanks; the storm is coming.

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

💪 Happy National Physical Therapy Month!

We’re celebrating the physical therapists who help Special Olympics Florida athletes build strength, improve mobility and balance, and stay active and healthy—on and off the field.

Thank you for the incredible impact you make! 💙 Interested in getting involved with FUNfitness? Visit our website to learn more.

10/06/2026

Let's have some fun and support Special Olympics Florida and our Law Enforcement friends.

10/06/2026

To every coach who shows up, believes in our athletes, and helps them discover what they're truly capable of, thank you. You teach more than skills. You build confidence. You create belonging. You change lives. Today, we celebrate YOU! 🙌 Happy National Coaches Day to all of our incredible coaches! 🚴‍♀️🏋🏽‍♂️⛹️‍🏌🏽‍♀️

To learn more about becoming a coach, visit our website at
www.specialolympicsflorida.org/get-involved/become-a-coach

10/01/2026

WAWA Grand Opening in Pace, FL on October 8th. 4180 Berryhill.

The doors open at 8:00, and the ribbon-cutting is at 8:30.

Join us in celebrating our partner, WAWA!

10/01/2026

We have been invited to the upcoming Landrum 5K on October 10th. If you want to participate or volunteer, please let me know at [email protected]. There are limited registrations.

https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Pensacola/LandrumEveryStepCounts5KRunWalk