Happy Birthday, J-Lo! 💙

Meet local athletes & Law Enforcement Torch Run supporters next Wednesday, July 30, for a Tip-A-Cop at any of nine participating Texas Roadhouse locations! Learn more & find a location near you: bit.ly/45pEvQ7

Summer is here & so is the heat! ☀️ As athletes, coaches & volunteers continue their practices, it's vitally important to remember to drink water & watch out for the signs of dehydration.

Thank you to our friends at Jersey Mike's Subs! A number of Jersey Mike's locations supported Special Olympics NorCal during March's Month of Giving & we celebrated with a fun check presentation at last month's Summer Games. Thank you! #tbt #onenorcal

⚽🔥 Big plays. Bigger hearts. Yesterday's Major League Soccer Unified All-Star Game delivered! #UnifiedSports #InclusionRevolution #SoccerForAll

Join us at Bike the Bridges | Bands & Brews on Saturday, Oct. 4, in Martinez! Choose from a number of scenic rides & enjoy a finish-line festival with live music, craft beer and great vibes. Proceeds help fund year-round programs for our athletes! ➡ bit.ly/3H0IqdR

We’re grateful to the State of California for their continued funding commitment of Special Olympics! Thanks to this support & our donors, partners & volunteers, we’re able to offer life-changing programs free of charge for Californians w/ID. #onenorcal

Support Special Olympics NorCal at the 2025 Central Valley Cornhole Classic on Saturday, Oct. 11, in Fresno! This fun community event will be full of cornhole games, music, food trucks, a raffle and your favorite drinks. sonc.org/events/cornhol…

We’re partnering with Power Saver Rewards to support our athletes & the NorCal community!   When you sign up at PowerSaverRewards.org and reduce energy use during a Flex Alert, you can earn a credit on your utility bill and keep California powered up. Now that’s cool! 😎

Bike the Bridges | Bands & Brews offers routes for cyclists looking for many different challenges! Choose from a 25-mile, 50K, Half Century (50-mile) or 100K route for the event on Saturday, Oct. 4, in Martinez. Check out the maps & learn more: bit.ly/4lckamT

Our NorCal team had a great time at the SONA Voices of Victory conference this week! Staff, board members, athletes & other leaders from across the country gathered together to learn & share in the spirit of Special Olympics.

With pro football preseason kicking off, The Special Report sits down with former San Francisco 49ers QB Steve Bono! 🏈 Watch the full episode here: bit.ly/4lk9GlB

Today we celebrate Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer and outspoken advocate Loretta Claiborne. Happy birthday, Loretta! 🎂🥳 #GameChanger

Can you believe it's been more than six weeks since the 2025 Summer Games? Take a look back at the memorable weekend with this fun recap video. Congrats to the athletes & thanks to all of our coaches, volunteers & supporters! #tbt #onenorcal

Go VIP this year at Bike the Bridges | Bands & Brews on 10/4! 🚲 Hit the $1,000 fundraising milestone by August 31 and lock in your customized bib, along with other perks, for the big day. ➡ bit.ly/3H0IqdR

Happy #WorldPhotographyDay! 🌍📸 We’re sharing some of our favorite images that remind us how sport creates memories, inspires change, and connects us all through #SportWithPurpose. #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude

Our friends at Safeway are raising funds in stores all month long to support programs designed to inspire and enable people who have diverse abilities. Donations are being collected at check stands through August 31!

Athlete Justin & Unified Partner Amiri traveled to Texas last month to represent the San Jose Earthquakes & Special Olympics NorCal at the 10th annual Major League Soccer Unified All-Star Game! ⚽️ Read about their experience: bit.ly/3JpNadU #tbt #onenorcal

This week’s episode of The Special Report features Athlete Leader Ryan & the Athletics legendary pitcher Rollie Fingers! ⚾️ 📺 bit.ly/4mODIPE

Pick up some BODYARMOR from Raley's this month & support Special Olympics NorCal!