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SOBC health opportunities empower athletes across B.C.
People with intellectual disabilities experience worse health care and access to services than others in their communities. Globally, millions of...
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SOBC Return to Sport news July 7
The provincial government’s move to Step 3 in B.C.’s Restart was welcome and exciting news for everyone. Here at Special Olympics BC, we continue a...
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Athlete Matthew Basso holding up his SOBC Challenge Games swag
Challenge accepted by the SOBC Challenge Games competitors
The Special Olympics BC Provincial Challenge Games were a huge success, thanks to the determination and spirit shown by about 1,000 athletes and...
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Roy Stephens holding the Region 2 banner
SOBC Provincial Challenge Games highlights by Athlete Reporter Roy Stephens
Roy Stephens is a hardworking Special Olympics BC Athlete Reporter and Kelowna athlete. He crushed challenges throughout the SOBC Provincial Challenge...
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SOBC – Kamloops athlete Shinji Matthews makes his kilometres count on an elliptical machine.
Virtual Torch Run participants stepped up to support Special Olympics BC
More than 300 participants from across the province raised funds and heart rates with the 2021 Virtual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics...
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SOBC – Cowichan Valley athlete Julie Black (centre) showed her skills at the 2017 SOBC Summer Games. She says Special Olympics allows her to make new friends and play all the sports she loves.
Life-changing auction revved up support for Special Olympics BC
The pandemic has been especially hard for people with intellectual disabilities. This year, more than ever, funds raised by the New Car Dealers...
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