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Grace Stix: Ice cream leads to floor hockey

February 1, 2025

In 2015, Grace Stix and her mom Anne Marie went to the Whistle Stop in Waldwick for some ice cream, but thanks to the restaurant’s owner, Tami Moses, they would get a lot more. Moses has been involved with Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) for a long time, and currently is one of the County…

2025 Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood

January 27, 2025

The Polar Bear Plunge was once again a hit in Wildwood.  The weather was decent, but a cold ocean was awaiting the plungers. There were 1,056 brave souls signed up to take on the freezing waters for an amazing cause. Whether they were decked out in costumes, which ranged from Scooby Doo to Vikings, or…

2024 Bessie Perlman Achievement Award: Andrew Vanderpoel

January 25, 2025

At its annual Night of Champions, Special Olympics New Jersey honors and celebrates outstanding individuals and groups. In the year leading up to the big event, award candidates are identified and nominated by their peers. These nominations are reviewed by a committee, and finally the award recipients are revealed. Awards categories include 13 outstanding county…

2025 Winter Games – Floor Hockey and Volleyball

January 21, 2025

On the weekend of January 11 – 12, over 300 athletes competed in 25 teams for gold in floor hockey and volleyball. At Absegami High School, sticks were handled and goals were scored, while at Galloway Township Middle School digs and serves were on the menu. But it wasn’t all competition. Typical for Special Olympics…