Special Olympics
Events and stories related to the Special Olympics organization and athletes
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Dozens go Over the Edge for Special Olympics NC
Dozens of participants rappelled down the 17-story One City Plaza building in downtown Raleigh on Saturday during the Over the Edge fundraising event supporting Special Olympics North Carolina.
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Debbie Antonelli's free throws for Frankie shines light on son's mission and success
Every Mother's Day weekend since 2019, Debbie Antonelli puts on her "24-Hour Nothing But Net" fundraiser where she shoots 100 free throws every hour on the hour for 24 hours.
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'You only live once:' Special athlete embraces courage in Over the Edge rappel fundraiser
Greg Butler is rappelling 19 stories to support an organization that has given so much to him.
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Wake County athlete, WRAL reporter rappel skyscraper to support Special Olympics NC
A Wake County athlete and a WRAL reporter are among those taking the plunge, "Over the Edge," rappelling to support Special Olympics NC.
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Grace Hayba goes Over the Edge
The annual Over the Edge challenge raises money for Special Olympics of North Carolina. WRAL health reporter Grace Hayba rappels 19 stories in downtown Raleigh to draw attention to the cause.
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Over the Edge: 19 story rappel for Special Olympics
Walker Brittain speaks with WRAL about Over the Edge, a fundraiser for the North Carolina Special Olympics. Health Reporter Grace Hayba prepares for this year's event. She will rappel down 19 stories from Pendo headquarters on Hillsborough St.
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'It's fun to do the impossible': Meet the Wake softball team gearing up for the Special Olympics
A local group of athletes will represent North Carolina this summer on the national stage at the Special Olympics North American Games.
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Plane pull in Raleigh raises money for N.C. Special Olympics
Making a difference sometimes is a step-by-step process. At a plane competition at RDU International Airport, as Eric Miller explains, it was inch-by-inch.
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WRAL's Ashley Rowe rappels down 30-story Raleigh tower
Watch live as WRAL's Ashley Rowe takes a 30-story plunge down the Wells Fargo building in downtown Raleigh to support the Special Olympics.
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Over the Edge: WRAL's Ashley Rowe takes 30-story plunge for Special Olympics
WRAL anchor/reporter Ashley Rowe on Friday rappelled down the side of the 30-story Wells Fargo building in downtown Raleigh.
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WRAL's Kacy Hintz goes 'Over the Edge' for Special Olympics
Sports anchor and reporter Kacy Hintz is taking the plunge this morning, rappelling off a Raleigh skyscraper and an attention-getting fundraiser for Special Olympics.
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Raleigh thrill-seekers will get the chance to rappel 30 stories in Raleigh on Oct. 1
Thrill-seekers will get the opportunity to rappel a 30-story skyscraper in downtown Raleigh on Oct. 1 in support of Special Olympics North Carolina
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Ledford, SSS, West Davidson, West Stokes win award from Special Olympics of NC
Special Olympics of North Carolina announced that four NCHSAA member high schools will be recognized as Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools and are receiving national banner recognition for their efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics North Carolina cancels all fall competitions
A spokesman for SONC said a decision about winter competitions has not been made yet.
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Keep the Hope Torch Run goes virtual for Special Olympics
As they have done for years, law enforcement from across our state are stepping up to raise support for Special Olympics North Carolina.
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Special Olympics NC athletes stay engaged amid coronavirus
The coronavirus has canceled athletic events around the country including the Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games. But just because that annual competition is canceled -- doesn't mean athletes haven't been staying engaged. Ellen Fahey, the Health Director for Special Olympics of North Carolina, shares more.
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WRAL anchor to go 'Over the Edge' for Special Olympics NC
On Sept. 28, you can go "Over the Edge" and raise money for Special Olympics North Carolina. WRAL's Kathryn Brown will participate this year.
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Chapel Hill doctor provides free eye screenings to Special Olympics athletes
Jason Minton is the lead doctor for Opening Eyes, a program that gives Special Olympics athletes in North Carolina a chance to see an eye doctor. That can be hard to do if you don't have medical benefits.
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Healthy eyes for Special Olympics athletes
Healthy eyes for Special Olympics athletes
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Special Olympics NC president discusses impact of proposed cuts
Special Olympics North Carolina President and CEO Keith Fishburne discusses the impact the proposed cuts for the program would have on the state.
