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Claire Lemaire holding up poster that describes ways to stay active in the winter
SOBC athletes leading by example as Health Messengers
Special Olympics Health Messenger training equips athletes with knowledge and skills about health, empowering them to serve as health and wellness...
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Marilyn smiling with group of SOBC athletes
SOBC's Marilyn McLean honoured with Canada Volunteer Awards lifetime impact prize
For 42 years, Marilyn McLean has been making a difference as a Special Olympics BC volunteer, pioneer, and champion. Now, the SOBC – Kamloops icon is...
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Volunteers needed for rewarding experiences with the 2023 SOBC Winter Games
More than 650 Special Olympics BC athletes and volunteers cannot wait to come back together in Kamloops for the 2023 SOBC Winter Games from February 2...
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Francis cross country skiing in action
Kelowna’s Francis Stanley wins Special Olympics Canada 2022 Athlete of the Year
A big congratulations to Special Olympics BC – Kelowna’s Francis Stanley, deserving winner of Special Olympics Canada’s 2022 Athlete of the Year award...
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Kelsey Wyse smiling and wearing three World Games medals
Congratulations to the SO Team Canada 2023 Training Squad!
The roster of the Special Olympics Team Canada 2023 Training Squad includes 22 incredible athletes, coaches, and mission staff from B.C.! We are...
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Teamwork and inclusion highlight motionball Marathon of Sport events
Thunderous applause, contagious laughter, and joyous high-fives were some of the sights and sounds that highlighted this year's motionball Marathon of...
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