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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 11h

The National Awards Night page is live! 🎉
Check out this year’s finalists — you might spot some familiar faces 👀

👉 www.specialolympics.ca/stories-and-...

#SpecialOlympics #NationalAwardsNight

Special Olympics Canada Awards Night 2025

Every year, we come together to celebrate the heart and soul of Special Olympics Canada—our extraordinary athletes, dedicated coaches, and selfless volunteers from coast to coast to coast. These champ...

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 25d

🌟 AGM & Awards Night 🌟
Join Special Olympics NL on Oct 17 at the Verafin Building! Meeting starts at 6 PM, followed by our Awards Ceremony celebrating athletes, coaches, volunteers & community partners. Let’s reflect, celebrate, and look ahead together!

#SpecialOlympicsNL #InclusionMatters

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Sep 16

Less than a year to go! We’re proud to announce #SOTeamNL26 🎉 38 athletes plus coaches/staff will rep NL at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat.

#SOCMEDHAT2026 #SONL #nfld #SpecialOlympicsNL

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Sep 11

🌟 Youth leaders wanted! 🌟 From Oct–June, youth with & without IDD can join virtual sessions on goal setting & project management while leading inclusion projects supported by $500–$2,000 microgrants.

Learn more & apply 👉 app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQ...

#nfld #YouthLeadership #SpecialOlympics

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Aug 12

🚨 One Year to Go! 🚨
From Aug. 11–15, 2026, Medicine Hat will host the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games! 🏅 1,700+ athletes, 1,200+ volunteers, and fans from across Canada will unite for sport & inclusion. Learn more ➡️ www.socmedhat2026.ca

#OneYearToGo #nfld #SpecialOlympicsNL #SONL

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Aug 8

A huge thank you to Hibernia for their generous $10,000 donation to Special Olympics NL! Your support helps us provide meaningful sport opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities across the province.

#SpecialOlympicsNL #InclusionMatters
#CommunitySupport #nfld #Hibernia #SONL

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NLWX | Weather & News @nlwx.bsky.social · Aug 6

As the wildfires continue in the province, it's important that we thank those who are working tirelessly to minimize the damage left by the blaze while also keeping our communities safe.

#nlwx #nltraffic #nlstrong

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jul 24

🔥 Torchbearer Spotlight: Dylan Bennett 🔥

On July 1, Dylan proudly carried the torch for the 2025 Canada Games in Corner Brook! Cheered on by the community, he was joined by Coach Cst. Josh Brushett and Mayor Jim Parsons.

Way to go, Dylan—your spirit lit up the route!

#CanadaGames2025 #SONL #NFLD

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jul 23

Special Olympics NL athlete Kate Cleary was given the prestigious honour of assisting Avalon MP, Paul Connors during the Canada Games torch relay today!

#nltraffic #nfld #2025canadagames #sonl #specialolympicsnl

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jul 17

Drumroll please… CIBC is now a proud Partner of Special Olympics Team Canada! From July 17–20, they’ll match donations to @SpecialOCanada up to $10,000! Help athletes reach their goals on the road to Santiago 2027.

#AmbitionsMadeReal #ChooseToInclude #SOTC #GWOI #SONL #NFLD #SpecialOlympicsNL

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jul 16

Inclusion is our North Star—our guide to a fairer, more united Canada. At Special Olympics NL, we know disability doesn’t limit potential—lack of opportunity does.

This #GlobalWeekOfInclusion, take the pledge and #ChooseToInclude

#SpecialOlympics #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #NFLD

Sign the Pledge to #ChooseToInclude

We can build a better tomorrow when we #ChooseToInclude today.

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jul 15

Join us for our Christmas in July Sale this Sunday, July 20th from 12–5 PM at our thrift store (1154 Topsail Rd, Mount Pearl)!

Shop festive finds outside and regular items inside. Fun, deals, and holiday cheer in the sun!

#nlwx #nltraffic #YYT #NFLD #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jul 11

We are here at PÜR and Simple at 1641 Topsail Rd. with Law Enforcement Torch Run Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2nd annual Cops, Pops, and Crepes! Come in for a visit, support SONL, and have a delicious breakfast!

#LETR #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #nfld

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jul 9

🥞👮‍♂️ They're back—and ready to serve! Join us July 11 at 9AM for Cops, Pops & Crêpes at Pur & Simple in Paradise! Law enforcement will be serving up smiles and pancakes in support of Special Olympics NL! 📍1641 Topsail Rd
#LETR #nfld #nltraffic #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #RCMPNL #RNCNL #LawEnforcementNL

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jul 8

Games Highlight!

For the first time, Sarah Clarke of the Tri-Con Gentle Giants rode a full-size school bus with her team to Bocce. Her joyful laughter filled the ride—a true moment of inclusion, friendship, and team spirit.

#SONL #nfld #SpecialOlympicsNL

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jul 3

Looking to watch the opening ceremonies live from the comfort of your own home? Tune in at 6:30PM (NST) tonight to see all the action!

www.youtube.com/live/8JYiYIm...

#yqx #nfld #specialolympicsnl #sonl

2025 NL Special Olympics

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jul 3

Town of Gander and The Evangel Pentecostal Community Church are Special Olympics ready! Now we wait for the athletes to arrive!

#yqx #nfld #specialolympicsnl #sonl #GanderGames

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jun 26

A perfect end to the school year! 🎓

Congrats to James Moore, the first-ever recipient of the Mark Mackey Memorial Award for his impact on Unified Sports at Waterford Valley High.
Thank you to all schools for supporting Special Olympics NL—have a great summer! ☀️

#UnifiedSports #sonl #nfld

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jun 20

Special Olympics athlete Chantal Verge from the Gander Wings Special Olympics Clubs stopped by Lawtons Drugs on Elizabeth Drive in Gander #YQX to help promote the Empire Campaign!

Support athletes like Chantal by donating $2 at checkout now through June 22.

#EmpireCampaign #SpecialOlympicsNL

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jun 19

Yesterday, members of the Special Olympics Corner Brook club stopped by their local Sobeys on Mt. Bernard Ave to spread the word about the Empire Campaign!

Support athletes across NL by donating $2 at checkout now through June 22.

#SpecialOlympicsNL #EmpireCampaign #CornerBrook #nfld #SONL

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jun 18

Special Olympics athlete & Sobeys staff member Mark Peddle visited his Mount Pearl store today to promote the Empire Campaign! He even jumped on cash to help a customer. 💙 Support athletes like Mark by donating $2 at checkout now until June 22!

#ChooseToInclude #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #nfld

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jun 18

Meet Craig Aylward—a Special Olympics NL athlete with the Gander Wings and staff member at the Needs on Elizabeth Dr. in Gander! 🏅

He and his coworker are helping promote the Empire Campaign. Donate $2 at checkout until June 22 to support athletes like Craig!

#SONL #YQX #EmpireCampaign2025

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jun 17

Ashlee & Dylan from the Corner Brook Vikings stopped by Needs on Country Road to spread the word about the Empire Campaign! 🌟 Donate $2 at checkout until June 22 at Sobeys, Needs, Foodland & Lawtons to support Special Olympics NL athletes.

#EmpireCampaign2025 #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #nfld

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jun 16

Huge shoutout to the Canada Revenue Agency, and their four staff, who helped out at our Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Thrift Store last week during United Way Newfoundland and Labrador's #DayofCaring!

Can't wait to do it again next year!

#SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #YYT #nfld

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · Jun 13

Meet Jackson from Pasadena! 🏀⛳ At 11, he’s found confidence, joy, and a love for sport through Special Olympics. “I love it all,” says Jackson. Donate $2 at Empire stores to support kids like him! “Thank you for being kind,” he says. 💙 #SpecialOlympicsNL #EmpireCampaign #sonl #nfld