Special Olympics Rhode Island

09/02/2026

Beyond the Medal, Episode 10 is LIVE!🎙️

This episode is packed with great conversations! 🙌

Athlete Leaders Henry and Cole sit down with Lupe from Rhody Foody to preview our upcoming Savor the Flavors event, and Kara and Andy, co-owners of Ocean State Pickleball, join us to recap an incredible season of pickleball and the impact of the program. 🏓💙

You won’t want to miss this episode! 🎧

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08/31/2026

It was a BIG weekend at Topgolf here in Rhode Island! ⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️

We kicked things off Thursday with our local tournament and wrapped up the weekend with Saturday’s Invitational Tournament.

Our Unified pairs came ready to play! 💪 From showing off their skills to bringing their best game, they made memories that will last a lifetime.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it such a memorable weekend! ❤️

Special Olympics

08/29/2026

Countdown to Savor the Flavors! 🍽️ ⏰

Until September 24, we’ll be featuring some of the incredible local restaurants you can expect at this year’s event!

In this video, Athlete Leader Ryan Fleming and local content creator Rhody Foody showcase Chaska Restaurant, a delicious local Indian restaurant you won’t want to miss! ✨

🎟️ For more information or to grab your ticket, click here: https://specialolympicsri.org/savor26/

08/27/2026

Another successful 3v3 basketball season has come to a close! 🏀

Thank you to coaches Mike, Paul, and Mark for your hard work and dedication to the program. 👏

A special thank you to Citizens for their generous support in donating court space at the Johnston HQ for our practices and games. Strong community partnerships like this make our programs possible! 🤝

08/26/2026

Another successful John Henderson Memorial Golf Tournament at Potowomut Golf Club in the books! It was a fantastic day filled with friendly competition, lots of smiles, and plenty of sunshine - all in support of the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Rhode Island.

We’re so grateful to our sponsors along with everyone who came out to play, support, volunteer, and help make the tournament a success. The funds raised from the day will go toward supporting Special Olympics Rhode Island and the amazing athletes who make this organization so special.

Thank you to everyone who joined us - we hope to see you all again next year! ⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️👏

08/21/2026

🌟 Athlete Spotlight: Cole Campbell! 🌟

Meet Cole Campbell, a proud member of the Trudeau Tigers and an incredible multi-sport athlete! 🐯🏀🏐🏃‍♂️ Cole competes in 8 sports and is also a graduate of Athlete Leadership University, where he has studied to become an athlete spokesperson, advocating for Special Olympics.

From making lifelong friends to traveling to the 2022 USA Games, Cole continues to show us the power of sports, leadership, and inclusion!

PS- stay tuned to see Cole in our upcoming episode of Beyond the Medal podcast! 👏🎙️

👉 Read more about Cole here: https://specialolympicsri.org/meet-cole-campbell/

08/19/2026

Our surfing season may have come to a close, but we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible memories made in the water! 🌊

We’re so thankful to our amazing partners at Gnome Surf and Jamestown Outdoors for welcoming our athletes, sharing their passion, and teaching them all about the power and joy of surfing.

We know our athletes are already counting down the days until they can be back in the water with you all next year! 🤙🌊

08/18/2026

And that’s a wrap on the 2026 pickleball season! 🏓🎉

A huge thank you to Centerline Pickleball Club and Ocean State Pickleball for opening your doors and collaborating with us to make this program such a success!

To all of our athletes, volunteers and coaches: amazing work and congratulations on a fantastic season! 👏 We’re already looking forward to getting back on the courts next year! 🏓❤️