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Special Olympics Southern California
Spectator Sports
Long Beach, CA 2,828 followers
Enriching the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities and their communities in Southern California.
About us
Founded in 1969 by Olympic decathlon gold medalist Rafer Johnson, Special Olympics Southern California is a cornerstone of the world’s largest sports organization. 🥇 Empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities, our programs foster enhanced physical fitness, motor skills, and self-confidence. Special Olympics stands as the forefront of a global movement, championing respect, acceptance, inclusion, and human dignity for individuals with intellectual disabilities through the power of sports. Our programs are provided at no cost to athletes and their families, ensuring accessibility and opportunity for all. #WeAreSOSC
- Website
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http://www.sosc.org
External link for Special Olympics Southern California
- Industry
- Spectator Sports
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Long Beach, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1969
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
1600 Forbes Way
Suite 200
Long Beach, CA 90810, US
Employees at Special Olympics Southern California
Updates
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Meet Troy Horton, a Special Olympics Southern California athlete from Pacific Beach, who made history in the 2025 Rose Parade! Selected as the first San Diego representative and captain of Kaiser Permanente's walkers, Troy’s story of optimism and inclusion is one to celebrate. 🌹🎉 Thank you, ABC10 News, for highlighting Troy’s story. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gF7NOR #WeAreSOSC
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On January 7th, join us at the Anaheim Ducks vs. Flames game to support Special Olympics Southern California! The first 10,000 fans will receive an Angels Baseball jersey, and a portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit SOSC athletes. 🏒 This is a great opportunity to gather colleagues, friends, and family for a memorable night of hockey while giving back to a meaningful cause. 🎟️ Reserve your tickets now: ducksgroups.com/sosc #WeAreSOSC
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Stay up to date with everything happening this month at SOSC! 📅 There’s something for everyone. Check out our full event calendar and get involved! Visit: sosc.org/events #WeAreSOSC #SOSCEvents #GetInvolved
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Cheers to 2025! 🎉✨ This year is a new chapter filled with endless opportunities to celebrate inclusion, sportsmanship, and the achievements of our athletes. Keep the momentum going and continue transforming lives through the joy of sport! 🥇🙌🤩 #WeAreSOSC #HappyNewYear
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#2024Rewind ⏪: Celebrating our incredible SOSC athletes who continue to inspire us every day! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next! 🎉🎉🎉 Watch athlete interviews on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BBVOSZ #WeAreSOSC
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Getting ready for the 2025 Rose Parade tomorrow! 🌹😀 Keep an eye out for us on the Kaiser Permanente float! #RoseParade #KaiserPermanente #WeAreSOSC
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Your gift to Special Olympics Southern California does so much more than just help get more athletes into the game. It helps people with intellectual disabilities find joy, confidence and fulfillment, on and off the field. And today, that gift goes 5X as far — donate now and your gift will be 5X MATCHED >>> https://bit.ly/3BAVaoU #WeAreSOSC
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#2024Rewind ⏪: To our incredible volunteers and coaches—thank you for making this year unforgettable! Your dedication, passion, and heart have empowered SOSC athletes to shine on and off the field. 🏅💚 #WeAreSOSC
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Game on! SOSC’s floorball season is calling athletes, Unified Partners, and coaches to join a season full of excitement and teamwork. Experience the excitement, forge lasting friendships, and join a community that celebrates unity and joy! Let’s hit the floor and make this season epic! 🏑 Get involved: sosc.org/floorballseason #WeAreSOSC #ChooseToInclude
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