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Special Olympics NC Special Olympics NC provides year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics North Carolina held its first Games in 1970 with 400 participants and has since grown to be recognized globally as one of the largest Special Olympics programs in the world. More than 38,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities train and compete in year-round programs in 20 different sports. Community Guidelines:

This is a page for supporters of Special Olympics North Carolina. We encourage open discussion while keeping the messages and comments family-friendly. We will be monitoring our page 24/7, but generally respond to posts within business hours. By participating on this page, you are agreeing to our community commenting policy which is listed below. We reserve the right to delete posts containing any of the following elements:
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If you repeatedly violate this policy, you will be removed from this page. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

If you selected the correct squares, you're looking at a Special Olympics NC athlete. 💙🏅
10/14/2026

If you selected the correct squares, you're looking at a Special Olympics NC athlete. 💙🏅

10/12/2026

💙 Hear from Ryan about how your support makes a difference!

Tomorrow, October 13, join us at Bonefish Grill for Tip-A-Cop & Cover the Cruiser and help support nearly 53,000 Special Olympics North Carolina athletes and Unified partners across the state.

Can't make it tomorrow? You can still support inclusion all month long by rounding up your purchase at participating Bonefish Grill locations!

View the flyer here: https://ow.ly/BpU650ZWW3v

🍂 Fall Invitational season is here, and we need YOU! 🍂Athletes from across North Carolina are competing in their communi...
10/12/2026

🍂 Fall Invitational season is here, and we need YOU! 🍂

Athletes from across North Carolina are competing in their communities and volunteers are the heart of every event. From cheering on the sidelines to helping competitions run smoothly, there's a role for everyone.

💙 Make a difference.
🙌 Meet incredible athletes.
🍁 Be part of the action this fall.

Sign up to volunteer today at the link below!

🔗 https://specialolympicsnorthcarolina.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/

10/10/2026

Unified Sports creates more friendship, more understanding, and more young people willing to stand up for one another. This , we're celebrating the power of inclusion and reminding everyone that belonging starts with acceptance. Through Unified Champion Schools, students are building friendships that break down barriers, create lasting connections, and foster school communities where everyone is valued, respected, and included. 💙💛

10/10/2026

*** ANNOUNCEMENT ***
The Bats & Badges Home Run Derby has been postponed due to weather.

New date: Sunday, November 8 at 1 PM, same place, HomeTrust Park, home of the Asheville Tourists.

Members of the Asheville Police Department and Asheville Fire Department along with agency partners will take the field with outstanding athletes from local high schools and Special Olympics North Carolina, all to benefit Special Olympics North Carolina.

Give here: https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/2026APDHomeRunDerby

⚾ Consider this your sign to make plans for Saturday! 👀 Join us for the Bats & Badges Softball Home Run Derby hosted by ...
10/07/2026

⚾ Consider this your sign to make plans for Saturday! 👀

Join us for the Bats & Badges Softball Home Run Derby hosted by the Asheville Police Department on October 10 at HomeTrust Park home of the Asheville Tourists.

The fun starts at 11 a.m. with Touch-a-Truck and a raffle, followed by the Home Run Derby beginning at 12:15 p.m. 💥⚾

Grab your friends, bring the family and come spend the day with us at the ballpark!

Grab your tickets and learn more!
🔗 https://ow.ly/r0My50ZVFkY

🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 💙Today, we celebrate the incredible educators who make inclusion a priority every day. Thro...
10/05/2026

🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 💙

Today, we celebrate the incredible educators who make inclusion a priority every day. Through Unified Champion Schools, teachers across North Carolina are helping create school communities where students of all abilities are welcomed, valued and given opportunities to lead.

Thank you to the teachers who champion inclusion in the classroom, on the playing field and beyond. Your impact reaches far beyond the school day! 🌟

⚾ Who's ready to have a ball? 🚨🔥Join us October 10 at HomeTrust Park, home of the Asheville Tourists, for an exciting da...
10/02/2026

⚾ Who's ready to have a ball? 🚨🔥

Join us October 10 at HomeTrust Park, home of the Asheville Tourists, for an exciting day of friendly competition and community, all benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina!

Come cheer on members of the Asheville Police Department and Asheville Fire Department, alongside local high school and SONC athletes, as they step up to the plate.

🎟️ Get your tickets today:
https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/2026APDHomeRunDerby

🏀 Teamwork was on full display at Lenovo!As one of our Bronze-level sponsors, Lenovo welcomed athletes and Unified partn...
10/02/2026

🏀 Teamwork was on full display at Lenovo!

As one of our Bronze-level sponsors, Lenovo welcomed athletes and Unified partners from two Unified Champion Schools to their campus for a Unified basketball experience as part of their Love On Month of Service!

This marked Lenovo’s fourth year hosting SONC and the biggest turnout yet, with more than 50 athletes and Unified partners joining in!

Thank you, Lenovo, for continuing to champion inclusion and creating opportunities to bring people together through the power of sport! 🏀🙌

Address

2200 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Ste 201
Morrisville, NC
27560

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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