May is National Sun Awareness Month! ☀️

With the summer season fast approaching, be sure to use sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor of 30 or higher whenever you spend time outdoors. 👍

➡️ Find more sun safe habits & other SOBC health resources: specialolympics.ca/british-columb…

📸 #SOTeamBC2024 photo spotlight: floor hockey🏒

What a big team effort from our two stellar floor hockey teams! The Comox Valley Vipers & Mission Blazers gave it their all at SOCWGcalgary2024, showcasing their skills & teamwork!

➡️ More photos & stories: specialolympics.ca/british-columb…

We’re proud to step up for Special Olympics BC! Join us for a fun and inclusive run/walk on Saturday June 1 and help change lives with the BC LETR. Sign up and make a difference for athletes with intellectual disabilities. If you can’t run donate! Learn more: letr.crowdchange.ca/69916/team/348…

LOVE the dance moves! 🔥🔥

Happy #InternationalDanceDay – ft. members of #SOTeamBC2024 dancing the night away at the SOCWGcalgary2024 Closing Ceremony! 🎉

📺 Follow us on TikTok for more dancing videos and lots of other fun content from the SOBC community: tiktok.com/@specialolympi…

I was away for 3 weeks but back coaching Special Olympics BC for our Friday night club fit. Missed them a ton, no better way to spend my Friday night. #SOBC #SPS #C1stunit #community #copwhocares

Now through May 5, add “support Canadians with intellectual and developmental disabilities” to your grocery list!

Simply donate in-store when checking out at any Safeway Canada and Thrifty Foods store. Your donation will be matched up to $500,000!

Kicking start at seafair Richmond Safeway that right starting today to May 5 2024 support the great community Special Olympics BC Special Olympics Canada Richmond BC

From April 25-May 5, donate in-store at Safeway Canada and Thrifty Foods to have your donation matched and give athletes with an intellectual disability - like Marcus - the opportunity to make friends, learn skills & stay healthy.

Students and Special Olympics BC athletes teamed up for fun and inclusive motionball events at @ThompsonRiverU, University of British ColumbiaOkanagan, and University of British Columbia. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make these events a big success!

Dreams coming true at Rogers Arena.

Last night we welcomed Dylan, Cason, Enzo, and Aubrey to experience #Canucks playoff hockey!

These four recipients were selected from Canucks For Kids Fund Fund beneficiaries, including Canucks Autism Network and Special Olympics BC, and our Playoff Game of Your

Love our Special Olympics BC athletes. They never disappoint. Victoria Police attended their softball practice and received a big welcome. A talented group with some great athletes. Toronto Blue Jays gear very popular on the ball field. #teamwork

📸 #SOTeamBC2024 photo spotlight: figure skating ⛸️

Hooray for our SO Team BC 2024 figure skaters! All 9 athletes impressed with their elegant twirls & jumps at SOCWGcalgary2024! 🤩

Find more photos & relive the memorable moments of SO Team BC 2024: specialolympics.ca/british-columb…

The 2024 Auction for Athletes raised over $255,000 for SOBC and the @ncda_bc! Your incredible generosity helps ensure that thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities across the province will continue to find purpose through sport.

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SOBC Athlete Reporters shared how coaches and volunteers have made an incredible impact on the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities across province. Read their stories to be inspired and learn how #EveryMomentMatters ! ⬇️

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#NationalVolunteerWeek2024 Spotlight 🌟

#TrailBC 's Gail Miller is one of many SOBC Local Committee volunteers who do behind-the-scenes work to coordinate empowering opportunities for SOBC athletes. Thank you all for making a difference!❤️

Get involved: specialolympics.ca/british-columb…

What an amazing day of fun, sport, and inclusion at the CSSAASD43 Unified 3 on 3 Basketball Championships at Gleneagle Secondary School!🤩 Students from 8 #Coquitlam schools participated in some intense hoops! 🏀

More on SOBC’s School Sport Competition: specialolympics.ca/british-columb…

The finish line is in sight! The 2024 Auction for Athletes closes TODAY at 6 p.m. PT. 🚗

Make a difference today by bidding on sought-after items and experiences including new cars, electronics, autographed memorabilia, gift cards, and more.

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National Volunteer Week 2024 Spotlight 🌟

“The most rewarding part of my role is watching kids grow into confident athletes,” says SOBC – Surrey youth program leader Keiko Steeves. 🙌

Read more about SOBC youth programs happening around the province: specialolympics.ca/british-columb…

Big thanks to our $20,000 sponsor @KiaVictoriaBC for helping enrich the lives of Special Olympics BC athletes with intellectual disabilities across the province!
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