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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
- May 14, 2021 Delta Dental Golf Classic Essex Fells Country Club 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
- May 21, 2021 - May 23, 2021 2021 Snow Bowl MetLife Stadium 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- May 28, 2021 - June 11, 2021 NJYIP VIRTUAL FUN RUN VIRTUAL! Run anywhere. 7:00 am
Free medical screenings were conducted throughout New Jersey in 2018
Volunteers donated their time to Special Olympics New Jersey
Athletes participated in Special Olympics New Jersey Programs
Latest Stories from Special Olympics New Jersey
Volunteer Month: Cooking with Karen
April 30, 2021Did you hear the news? April is #NationalVolunteerMonth! We have been featuring several stories about some of our AMAZING Special Olympics New Jersey volunteers. This week’s final story is about volunteer, Karen Basedown! Karen has been volunteering with Special Olympics New Jersey since 2014 when Barnabas Health was a sponsor of the National Games. Each year, Karen…
Volunteer Month: Joyful Times With Jan
April 23, 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 volunteer, Jan Munch! Jan has been volunteering with Special Olympics New Jersey for 31 years! She is a coach for Tennis, and practices nine months out of the…
Virtual Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights Wrap-Up
April 22, 20212021 showed us a different version of The Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights. After being moved back to April, and then going fully virtual, the community still came together strong to help the athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey! Despite not being able to hit the ocean as a group, the event still featured…
MedFest + Vaccine Weekend Recap
April 20, 2021Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) hosted their very first MedFest of the year at the Sports Complex on Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST. Volunteers were excited to be back in action doing what they love most. Many athletes who attended had not seen a doctor within the past year…