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What a year 2020 was — let’s show 2021 that nothing can hold us back! Through all the challenges, heart break, and disappointments, we have persevered. Our strong, resilient community united through our passion for the Special Olympics mission and our Genuine Jersey Pride is one-of-a-kind!
We Are WarriorsUpcoming Events
- April 12, 2021 Virtual Fitness with Health Messenger Lynna Online 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
- April 13, 2021 Virtual Yoga with Theresa Online 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
- April 14, 2021 Jeopardy with Troy Online 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Latest Stories from Special Olympics New Jersey
Volunteer Month: Morgan on a Mission
April 9, 2021Did you hear the news? April is #NationalVolunteerMonth! We will be featuring several stories about some of our AMAZING Special Olympics New Jersey volunteers. This week’s story is about Morgan Hulteen, a Special Olympics New Jersey Gymnastics athlete. Besides practicing her gymnastics skills, she also volunteers her time in numerous ways. Morgan loves helping people and making…
Virtual Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood Wrap-Up
April 2, 20212021 showed us a different version of The Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood. After being moved back to March, and then going fully virtual, the community still came together to help the athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey! Despite not being able to hit the ocean as a group, the event still featured 585 virtual…
Volunteer Month: 150 Years of Service to SONJ
April 2, 2021Did you hear the news? April is #NationalVolunteerMonth! We will be featuring several stories about some of our AMAZING Special Olympics New Jersey volunteers. First up, 150 Years of Service to SONJ! What does the term “sesquicentennial” mean? The word is broken down into two parts: sesqui- (1 ½) and centennial (100 years). The 4…
Winners Announced for the Winter 2021 SONJ Photo Contest
March 25, 2021This past February, we held our 2nd round of the SONJ Photo Contest! You didn’t have to be a professional photographer or own a special advanced camera to participate. Special Olympics New Jersey photographer and contest judge, Marco Catini kicked off the competition Monday, February 1 with a virtual Zoom photography workshop. Once the contest was over…