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Behind every competition is a team of volunteers h Behind every competition is a team of volunteers helping athletes shine. From athlete check-in to awards ceremonies, volunteers make these moments possible across Washington. Click the link in our bio to sign up to support an event near you!
National Banner Celebration at Peninsula High Scho National Banner Celebration at Peninsula High School! 🎉 We ended the year on the highest note as one of our Unified Champion Schools, Peninsula High School, proudly celebrated receiving Special Olympics North America National Banner Status. 🏆 Out of all the Unified Champion Schools in Washington State, Peninsula High School is 1 of only 3 to earn this incredible recognition this school year! The entire student body came together to celebrate everything their school has accomplished and we’re excited to say they’re not stopping here. 💙 Congratulations to Peninsula High School for leading the way and showing what true inclusion looks like every day. Thank you for being leaders in the Unified Movement! #UnifiedChampionSchools #NationalBannerSchool #SpecialOlympics #UnifiedMovement #InclusionMatters #CongratsPHS
We love to see schools leading with inclusion! 💙 We love to see schools leading with inclusion! 💙 @uniongapschool wrapped up their first Inclusion Spirit Week with a schoolwide Spread the Word assembly, showing their commitment to bringing students with and without disabilities together to learn and play. Way to go!
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Support shows up in many forms — our volunteers ar Support shows up in many forms — our volunteers are one of them!
Calling all First Aid and Medical Volunteers! If Calling all First Aid and Medical Volunteers! If you are certified in First Aid, CPR, or AED, we need your help at upcoming Basketball, Cheer, and State Winter Games competitions. Click the link in our bio to register today and support athletes across Washington.
This is Inclusion. This is Impact. ❄️🌊 Every leap This is Inclusion. This is Impact. ❄️🌊 Every leap into icy water does more than make a splash. It fuels training, powers competition, and creates communities where athletes are celebrated, supported, and included. 💪 Be part of the movement. Sign up now at PolarPlungeWA.com. #PolarPlungeWA #SpecialOlympicsWA #InclusionForAll
Thank you to everyone who visited the Light the Wo Thank you to everyone who visited the Light the World Giving Machine in Puyallup and chose to support Special Olympics Washington. Your gifts will help athletes continue to grow, compete, and lead with confidence across the state. Together, we’re lighting the world through inclusion. #SOWA50 #GivingMachine #SeasonofGiving
As our athletes train for winter competitions, our As our athletes train for winter competitions, our team is finalizing volunteer needs across all regions. There are roles for every experience level — from scorekeeping to awards to athlete check-in. Volunteer registration is open now, and more links will be added as events approach. Click the link in our bio to find volunteer opportunities near you!
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