Shoutout to Cecil O’Brien and Justin from The Outhouse for helping spread the word about the Special Olympics Donut Campaign starting TOMORROW! From Friday–Feb 1, Tim Hortons supports Special Olympics athletes across Canada. Thanks for championing inclusion! #ChooseToInclude #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL
Big thanks to Shannell and Hugh at @947ozfm.bsky.social for helping spread the word about the Special Olympics Donut Campaign! 🍩 The campaign runs this Friday to Feb 1 at Tim Hortons, with 100% of proceeds supporting Special Olympics athletes across Canada. #ChooseToInclude #SONL #nfld #nltraffic
🍩 The Special Olympics Donut Campaign starts this Friday and runs until Feb 1 at Tim Hortons! 100% of proceeds support athletes across Canada 💙 Check out this awesome promo video from the Newfoundland Regiment QMJHL Team!
#ChooseToInclude #nltraffic #nfld #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL
Less than a year to go! We’re proud to announce #SOTeamNL26 🎉 38 athletes plus coaches/staff will rep NL at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat.
#SOCMEDHAT2026 #SONL #nfld #SpecialOlympicsNL
🚨 One Year to Go! 🚨
From Aug. 11–15, 2026, Medicine Hat will host the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games! 🏅 1,700+ athletes, 1,200+ volunteers, and fans from across Canada will unite for sport & inclusion. Learn more ➡️ www.socmedhat2026.ca
#OneYearToGo #nfld #SpecialOlympicsNL #SONL
A huge thank you to Hibernia for their generous $10,000 donation to Special Olympics NL! Your support helps us provide meaningful sport opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities across the province.
#SpecialOlympicsNL #InclusionMatters
#CommunitySupport #nfld #Hibernia #SONL
🔥 Torchbearer Spotlight: Dylan Bennett 🔥
On July 1, Dylan proudly carried the torch for the 2025 Canada Games in Corner Brook! Cheered on by the community, he was joined by Coach Cst. Josh Brushett and Mayor Jim Parsons.
Way to go, Dylan—your spirit lit up the route!
#CanadaGames2025 #SONL #NFLD
Special Olympics NL athlete Kate Cleary was given the prestigious honour of assisting Avalon MP, Paul Connors during the Canada Games torch relay today!
#nltraffic #nfld #2025canadagames #sonl #specialolympicsnl
Drumroll please… CIBC is now a proud Partner of Special Olympics Team Canada! From July 17–20, they’ll match donations to @SpecialOCanada up to $10,000! Help athletes reach their goals on the road to Santiago 2027.
#AmbitionsMadeReal #ChooseToInclude #SOTC #GWOI #SONL #NFLD #SpecialOlympicsNL
Inclusion is our North Star—our guide to a fairer, more united Canada. At Special Olympics NL, we know disability doesn’t limit potential—lack of opportunity does.
This #GlobalWeekOfInclusion, take the pledge and #ChooseToInclude
#SpecialOlympics #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #NFLD
Join us for our Christmas in July Sale this Sunday, July 20th from 12–5 PM at our thrift store (1154 Topsail Rd, Mount Pearl)!
Shop festive finds outside and regular items inside. Fun, deals, and holiday cheer in the sun!
#nlwx #nltraffic #YYT #NFLD #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL
Some of our members had a blast taking over Pur & Simple in Paradise. Officers were greeting and serving customers with a smile 😃👮👮♂️
#letr #sonl #pur&simple #nlampeo #nfld
We are here at PÜR and Simple at 1641 Topsail Rd. with Law Enforcement Torch Run Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2nd annual Cops, Pops, and Crepes! Come in for a visit, support SONL, and have a delicious breakfast!
#LETR #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #nfld
🥞👮♂️ They're back—and ready to serve! Join us July 11 at 9AM for Cops, Pops & Crêpes at Pur & Simple in Paradise! Law enforcement will be serving up smiles and pancakes in support of Special Olympics NL! 📍1641 Topsail Rd
#LETR #nfld #nltraffic #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #RCMPNL #RNCNL #LawEnforcementNL
Games Highlight!
For the first time, Sarah Clarke of the Tri-Con Gentle Giants rode a full-size school bus with her team to Bocce. Her joyful laughter filled the ride—a true moment of inclusion, friendship, and team spirit.
#SONL #nfld #SpecialOlympicsNL
Looking to watch the opening ceremonies live from the comfort of your own home? Tune in at 6:30PM (NST) tonight to see all the action!
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Town of Gander and The Evangel Pentecostal Community Church are Special Olympics ready! Now we wait for the athletes to arrive!
#yqx #nfld #specialolympicsnl #sonl #GanderGames
A perfect end to the school year! 🎓
Congrats to James Moore, the first-ever recipient of the Mark Mackey Memorial Award for his impact on Unified Sports at Waterford Valley High.
Thank you to all schools for supporting Special Olympics NL—have a great summer! ☀️
#UnifiedSports #sonl #nfld
Yesterday, members of the Special Olympics Corner Brook club stopped by their local Sobeys on Mt. Bernard Ave to spread the word about the Empire Campaign!
Support athletes across NL by donating $2 at checkout now through June 22.
#SpecialOlympicsNL #EmpireCampaign #CornerBrook #nfld #SONL
Special Olympics athlete & Sobeys staff member Mark Peddle visited his Mount Pearl store today to promote the Empire Campaign! He even jumped on cash to help a customer. 💙 Support athletes like Mark by donating $2 at checkout now until June 22!
#ChooseToInclude #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #nfld
Meet Craig Aylward—a Special Olympics NL athlete with the Gander Wings and staff member at the Needs on Elizabeth Dr. in Gander! 🏅
He and his coworker are helping promote the Empire Campaign. Donate $2 at checkout until June 22 to support athletes like Craig!
#SONL #YQX #EmpireCampaign2025
Ashlee & Dylan from the Corner Brook Vikings stopped by Needs on Country Road to spread the word about the Empire Campaign! 🌟 Donate $2 at checkout until June 22 at Sobeys, Needs, Foodland & Lawtons to support Special Olympics NL athletes.
#EmpireCampaign2025 #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #nfld
Huge shoutout to the Canada Revenue Agency, and their four staff, who helped out at our Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Thrift Store last week during United Way Newfoundland and Labrador's #DayofCaring!
Can't wait to do it again next year!
#SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #YYT #nfld
Meet Jackson from Pasadena! 🏀⛳ At 11, he’s found confidence, joy, and a love for sport through Special Olympics. “I love it all,” says Jackson. Donate $2 at Empire stores to support kids like him! “Thank you for being kind,” he says. 💙 #SpecialOlympicsNL #EmpireCampaign #sonl #nfld
TODAY IS THE DAY!
From June 12–22, donate $2 at checkout at Sobeys, Lawtons, Needs & Foodland stores across NL to support Special Olympics NL athletes like Jackson from Pasadena! 🏅 Your support helps create inclusive sport opportunities across our province. #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #NFLD
We're still looking for amazing volunteers to help make the Special Olympics NL 2025 Provincial Summer Games a success! From setup to sport support, there's a role for everyone. Join us in Gander this July and be part of something unforgettable! Sign up today!
#YQX #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #nfld
Meet our summer student Camryn Baker! 👋 She started with SONL as a young volunteer with the Clarenville All Stars. Now she’s back as a Graphic Designer for her college work term. We’re thrilled to have her creativity on board! 🎨💻 #SONL #InclusionInAction #GraphicDesign
🎉 Join us in welcoming Hilary Humphries, our new Games Assistant for the 2025 SONL Summer Games in Gander! She's a PharmD student at MUN with a passion for inclusion and sport. We're thrilled to have her on the team! 🙌 #TeamSONL #Gander2025 #yqx #nfld #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL
🏅 Medal Reveal! 🏅
We’re excited to share the official medals for the 2025 Special Olympics NL Provincial Summer Games in Gander! These medals celebrate the heart, dedication, and sportsmanship of our athletes.
Check them out below!
#SONLGames2025 #SpecialOlympicsNL #SONL #YQX #Gander
The 2025 Special Olympics NL Provincial Summer Games are less than 50 days out!
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