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Volunteer Highlight – Anna Hansen

Anna Hansen is a second-year student at the University of Minnesota studying special education with a minor in art. She is on the rowing team here and rowed …

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Athlete Highlight – Dony Knight

Our recent Breakfast with Champions event showcased the athletic career of Dony Knight. Dony joined the Special Olympics Oregon movement in 1991 as a participant …

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Congratulations Team Oregon

We are excited to announce the TEAM OREGON roster for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Team Oregon will be comprised of 39 total delegates …

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Athlete Highlight – Mary Stevens

Meet Mary Stevens, a Special Olympics Oregon athlete from Jackson County who’s been participating since 2002.  Mary competes in bocce, bowling and snowshoeing.  In 2014 …

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Volunteer Highlight – Angie Schneider

by LouAnne Tabada Angie, a long-time coach and Local Program Coordinator (LPC) for Hermiston/Pendleton, is excited about a Return to Activities.  She was honored to be part of the task force planning the …

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Athlete Highlight – Sandy Williams

by Caitlin Buyserie  High Desert Local Program athlete, Sandy Williams, has been participating with Special Olympics Oregon since she was 10 years old (a little over 24 …

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Plane Pull Presented by Subaru

PULLING FOR A PURPOSE! Plane Pull is a thrilling and unique challenge of strength, fortitude, and teamwork unlike any other! Teams compete for the fastest …

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