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This weekend, June 20-22, over 2,000 athletes, coa This weekend, June 20-22, over 2,000 athletes, coaches, and volunteers will come together in Tacoma for the 2025 State Spring Games! 🏅It’s a celebration of inclusion and determination through the power of sport. Thousands of athletes. Endless inspiration. One incredible community. Let the games begin! #SpecialOlympicsWA #2025StateSpringGames #Athletics #Bocce #Golf #Softball #Soccer #Swimming #50thAnniversary #SOWA50
The 2025 State Spring Games wouldn’t be possible The 2025 State Spring Games wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our Presenting Partners! Thank you, @Boeing, @BenBCheneyFoundation, @TacomaRainiers, and the @UnivPugetSound for standing with our athletes every step of the way. #SpecialOlympicsWA #2025StateSpringGames #Sponosors #SpringGamesPartners
As we gear up for 2025 State Spring Games, we’re As we gear up for 2025 State Spring Games, we’re celebrating 50 stories that honor the incredible people behind Special Olympics Washington—including coaches like Casey Smith. Casey co-leads the Unified Sports program at Skyview High School, where he coaches upper division basketball, lower division soccer, advises the Unified Rally, and supports the Unified cheerleading team. His journey into Special Olympics started unexpectedly but became one of the most rewarding parts of his life. “I kind of just fell into it,” he shared. “I was new to the school and chatting with our wing clerk when the topic of coaching came up. I signed up to coach Unified on the spot—without even fully knowing what it was.” Since 2022, Casey has been all in. Though he also coaches football and baseball, Unified holds a special place in his heart. “These kids are so appreciative and just good kids,” he said. “Playing and representing their school means the world to them, and I love being part of that.” One moment he’ll never forget: In the 2023 district championship tournament, after a hard-fought game, one of Casey’s teams made a buzzer-beating tip-in to win the title—sending the entire student section storming the court in celebration. “Unified has been my favorite program to be part of, and I’m so happy I got involved.” Celebrate leaders like Casey by donating $50 to help fuel the next 50 years of inclusion, leadership, and unforgettable memories. See link in bio. #SpecialOlympicsWA #50thAnniversary #50StoriesFor50Years
We’re proud to recognize our Gold Level Partners We’re proud to recognize our Gold Level Partners for helping bring the 2025 State Spring Games to life! Your partnership fuels joy, confidence, and inclusion on and off the field. Thank you, Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Services Account (@Wa_DSHS), @icomamericainc, and @Safeway! #SpecialOlympicsWA #2025StateSpringGames #Sponosors #SpringGamesPartners
As we celebrate 50 years of Special Olympics Washi As we celebrate 50 years of Special Olympics Washington, we’re honoring the stories that have shaped our movement—and the partners who’ve helped power it forward. @Boeing has been with us from the very beginning. More than a corporate sponsor, they’ve been a true partner in building a more inclusive world. From volunteering at events and coaching athletes to championing our mission through funding and advocacy, Boeing employees have helped bring Special Olympics to life in communities across Washington. This year, Boeing continues their legacy of support as Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 State Spring Games, helping us kick off the weekend in a big way by supporting our Opening Ceremonies at Cheney Stadium. Their impact goes far beyond financial support. Boeing has helped expand access to sports, elevate visibility for athletes, and ensure that inclusion is at the core of everything we do. We’re proud to celebrate this decades-long partnership—and excited to build the next 50 years together. Join Boeing in fueling the future of inclusion with a $50 gift today. https://bit.ly/SOWA50thAnniversary #SpecialOlympicsWA #50thAnniversary #50StoriesFor50Years
A big shoutout to everyone supporting inclusion at A big shoutout to everyone supporting inclusion at the register! Your donations at @Safeway and @Albertsons are powering Special Olympics Washington. Keep it going—#ShopForSOWA now through June 21! #CelebrationWeek #SpecalOlympicsWA #Safeway
Every checkout donation this week goes beyond the Every checkout donation this week goes beyond the register — it helps our athletes train, compete, and shine. ✨ Shop at your local @Safeway or @Albertsons, now through Friday, June 21 to help make moments like this possible. #ShopForSOWA #CelebrationWeek #SpecalOlympicsWA #Safeway
It takes a team to make the State Spring Games hap It takes a team to make the State Spring Games happen—and we’re so grateful for our Silver Level Partners who help make the magic real! Thank you to each of these partners for their ongoing support. @Amazon, @CityofTacoma and @Walmart! #SpecialOlympicsWA #2025StateSpringGames #Sponosors #SpringGamesPartners
Golf isn’t just a game—it’s a masterclass in Golf isn’t just a game—it’s a masterclass in patience, one swing at a time. ⛳😌 How do you keep your cool when things don’t go as planned—on the course or in life? Drop your best tips below! #SpecialOlympicsWA #SpringSeason #2025SpringStateGames #Golf
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