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Special Olympics NL
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Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport!
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🍩 Thank you to everyone who supported the Special Olympics Donut Campaign this year! From buying donuts to sharing the message, your support helps create more opportunities for athletes across Canada. We’re so grateful 💙 #ChooseToInclude
February 2, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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Shoutout to Cecil O’Brien and Justin from The Outhouse for helping spread the word about the Special Olympics Donut Campaign starting TOMORROW! From Friday–Feb 1, Tim Hortons supports Special Olympics athletes across Canada. Thanks for championing inclusion! #ChooseToInclude #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL
January 29, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Big thanks to Shannell and Hugh at @947ozfm.bsky.social for helping spread the word about the Special Olympics Donut Campaign! 🍩 The campaign runs this Friday to Feb 1 at Tim Hortons, with 100% of proceeds supporting Special Olympics athletes across Canada. #ChooseToInclude #SONL #nfld #nltraffic
January 28, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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🍩 The Special Olympics Donut Campaign starts this Friday and runs until Feb 1 at Tim Hortons! 100% of proceeds support athletes across Canada 💙 Check out this awesome promo video from the Newfoundland Regiment QMJHL Team!

#ChooseToInclude #nltraffic #nfld #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL
January 26, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Thank you to MUNN Insurance for drafting Provincial Team Member and Powerlifter Daniel Moores through their generous $1,000 contribution to our Draft an Athlete fundraiser. Your support helps Team NL compete with pride on the national stage! 💙💪
#DraftAnAthlete #TeamNL #SpecialOlympicsNL
January 23, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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🍩 The Special Olympics Donut is back at Tim Hortons in 10 days! From Jan 30–Feb 1, enjoy a donut and support athletes across Canada—100% of proceeds donated. Pre-order 6+ to share! 💙 #ChooseToInclude

LINK: specialolympicsns.ca/wp-content/u...
January 20, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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💪🌟 Fit for the Future 2026 is here! Join Special Olympics NL for 6 fun fitness challenges for athletes & volunteers focused on wellness, movement, and community. Download the Special Olympics Fitness App and get moving all year long! 💙🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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January 14, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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🏒 Special Olympics NL Hockey Night! 🏒
January 25 | 7:10 PM
Glacier 1, Mount Pearl Glacier Arena

Athletes & volunteers get in FREE!
Parents/guardians: $10

👉 Sign up using the link attached!
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January 13, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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🏅 NCCP SOC Competition Coach Workshop 🏅

Join us Feb 7 at 9:00 AM at Waterford Valley High for an in-person coaching workshop with Special Olympics NL. Ages 16+, only 25 spots available. Register via The Locker. Registration closes Feb 2.

LINK: thelocker.coach.ca/event/public...
January 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Special Olympics NL is proud to share Easter Seals NL’s Secure Futures program—an 8-week financial literacy course for individuals with disabilities. Learn budgeting, banking, smart spending & more.

Info + referrals: eastersealsnl.ca/what-we-do/c...
December 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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LISTEN: Special Olympics Canada's Coach and Athlete of the Year are both from Gander! Meet coach, Dr. Carmel Casey and athlete Johnny Philpott.

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December 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Canadian Progress Club St. John’s Christmas Raffle!

📍 171 Water Street
📅 Nov 28–30

Cash prizes, spin wheels & holiday fun — all supporting Special Olympics NL and Vera Perlin Society. Come by! 🎄

#nfld #nltraffic #yyt #newfoundland #labrador
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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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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October 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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🌟 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
October 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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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
September 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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🌟 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
September 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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🚨 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
August 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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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
August 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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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
August 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🔥 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
July 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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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
July 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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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
July 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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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
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We can build a better tomorrow when we #ChooseToInclude today.
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July 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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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
July 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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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
July 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM