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Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport!

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Golden Donut Winner!

Thanks to the incredible support during the Tim Hortons Donut Campaign, Special Olympics NL is proud to recognize the Bay St. George Bravehearts Special Olympics Club! Their Stephenville location raised an amazing $13,084, the highest donut sales provincially and nationally!

05.03.2026 13:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Howling Huskies Continue Proud Tradition at the Labrador Winter Games

Our latest news article is live! ๐Ÿ“ฐ

Read how the Howling Huskies are continuing their proud tradition of leadership, volunteerism, and athlete participation at the Labrador Winter Games.

Check it out now on our website ๐Ÿ’™

www.specialolympics.ca/newfoundland...

04.03.2026 17:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โฐ Time is running out! โฐ

Orders for Feed of Moose: Take nโ€™ Bake 2026 close Feb 9. Enjoy a gourmet Take nโ€™ Bake dinner for four and support Special Olympics NL

Pick-up Feb 13 at Wedgwood Cafรฉ & Catering.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Order now: sonl.crowdchange.ca/128424

#nltraffic #nfld #yyt #cyyt #Newfoundland #Labrador

05.02.2026 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿฉ Thank you to everyone who supported the Special Olympics Donut Campaign this year! From buying donuts to sharing the message, your support helps create more opportunities for athletes across Canada. Weโ€™re so grateful ๐Ÿ’™ #ChooseToInclude

02.02.2026 16:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shoutout to Cecil Oโ€™Brien and Justin from The Outhouse for helping spread the word about the Special Olympics Donut Campaign starting TOMORROW! From Fridayโ€“Feb 1, Tim Hortons supports Special Olympics athletes across Canada. Thanks for championing inclusion! #ChooseToInclude #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL

29.01.2026 15:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Big thanks to Shannell and Hugh at @947ozfm.bsky.social for helping spread the word about the Special Olympics Donut Campaign! ๐Ÿฉ 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

28.01.2026 15:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿฉ The Special Olympics Donut Campaign starts this Friday and runs until Feb 1 at Tim Hortons! 100% of proceeds support athletes across Canada ๐Ÿ’™ Check out this awesome promo video from the Newfoundland Regiment QMJHL Team!

#ChooseToInclude #nltraffic #nfld #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL

26.01.2026 14:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Thank you to MUNN Insurance for drafting Provincial Team Member and Powerlifter Daniel Moores through their generous $1,000 contribution to our Draft an Athlete fundraiser. Your support helps Team NL compete with pride on the national stage! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’ช
#DraftAnAthlete #TeamNL #SpecialOlympicsNL

23.01.2026 13:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿฉ The Special Olympics Donut is back at Tim Hortons in 10 days! From Jan 30โ€“Feb 1, enjoy a donut and support athletes across Canadaโ€”100% of proceeds donated. Pre-order 6+ to share! ๐Ÿ’™ #ChooseToInclude

LINK: specialolympicsns.ca/wp-content/u...

20.01.2026 17:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŒŸ Fit for the Future 2026 is here! Join Special Olympics NL for 6 fun fitness challenges for athletes & volunteers focused on wellness, movement, and community. Download the Special Olympics Fitness App and get moving all year long! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

www.specialolympics.ca/newfoundland...

14.01.2026 14:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’ Special Olympics NL Hockey Night! ๐Ÿ’
January 25 | 7:10 PM
Glacier 1, Mount Pearl Glacier Arena

Athletes & volunteers get in FREE!
Parents/guardians: $10

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up using the link attached!
forms.office.com/pages/respon...

13.01.2026 13:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ… NCCP SOC Competition Coach Workshop ๐Ÿ…

Join us Feb 7 at 9:00 AM at Waterford Valley High for an in-person coaching workshop with Special Olympics NL. Ages 16+, only 25 spots available. Register via The Locker. Registration closes Feb 2.

LINK: thelocker.coach.ca/event/public...

06.01.2026 18:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Special Olympics NL is proud to share Easter Seals NLโ€™s Secure Futures programโ€”an 8-week financial literacy course for individuals with disabilities. Learn budgeting, banking, smart spending & more.

Info + referrals: eastersealsnl.ca/what-we-do/c...

12.12.2025 13:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

LISTEN: Special Olympics Canada's Coach and Athlete of the Year are both from Gander! Meet coach, Dr. Carmel Casey and athlete Johnny Philpott.

www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

02.12.2025 15:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Canadian Progress Club St. Johnโ€™s Christmas Raffle!

๐Ÿ“ 171 Water Street
๐Ÿ“… Nov 28โ€“30

Cash prizes, spin wheels & holiday fun โ€” all supporting Special Olympics NL and Vera Perlin Society. Come by! ๐ŸŽ„

#nfld #nltraffic #yyt #newfoundland #labrador

25.11.2025 14:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Special Olympics Canada Awards Night 2025 Every year, we come together to celebrate the heart and soul of Special Olympics Canadaโ€”our extraordinary athletes, dedicated coaches, and selfless volunteers from coast to coast to coast. These champ...

The National Awards Night page is live! ๐ŸŽ‰
Check out this yearโ€™s finalists โ€” you might spot some familiar faces ๐Ÿ‘€

๐Ÿ‘‰ www.specialolympics.ca/stories-and-...

#SpecialOlympics #NationalAwardsNight

31.10.2025 12:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸ AGM & Awards Night ๐ŸŒŸ
Join Special Olympics NL on Oct 17 at the Verafin Building! Meeting starts at 6 PM, followed by our Awards Ceremony celebrating athletes, coaches, volunteers & community partners. Letโ€™s reflect, celebrate, and look ahead together!

#SpecialOlympicsNL #InclusionMatters

06.10.2025 17:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Less than a year to go! Weโ€™re proud to announce #SOTeamNL26 ๐ŸŽ‰ 38 athletes plus coaches/staff will rep NL at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat.

#SOCMEDHAT2026 #SONL #nfld #SpecialOlympicsNL

16.09.2025 16:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸ Youth leaders wanted! ๐ŸŒŸ From Octโ€“June, youth with & without IDD can join virtual sessions on goal setting & project management while leading inclusion projects supported by $500โ€“$2,000 microgrants.

Learn more & apply ๐Ÿ‘‰ app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQ...

#nfld #YouthLeadership #SpecialOlympics

11.09.2025 16:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ One Year to Go! ๐Ÿšจ
From Aug. 11โ€“15, 2026, Medicine Hat will host the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games! ๐Ÿ… 1,700+ athletes, 1,200+ volunteers, and fans from across Canada will unite for sport & inclusion. Learn more โžก๏ธ www.socmedhat2026.ca

#OneYearToGo #nfld #SpecialOlympicsNL #SONL

12.08.2025 16:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

08.08.2025 13:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As the wildfires continue in the province, it's important that we thank those who are working tirelessly to minimize the damage left by the blaze while also keeping our communities safe.

#nlwx #nltraffic #nlstrong

06.08.2025 12:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Torchbearer Spotlight: Dylan Bennett ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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, Dylanโ€”your spirit lit up the route!

#CanadaGames2025 #SONL #NFLD

24.07.2025 13:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

23.07.2025 15:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Drumroll pleaseโ€ฆ CIBC is now a proud Partner of Special Olympics Team Canada! From July 17โ€“20, theyโ€™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

17.07.2025 13:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sign the Pledge to #ChooseToInclude We can build a better tomorrow when we #ChooseToInclude today.

Inclusion is our North Starโ€”our guide to a fairer, more united Canada. At Special Olympics NL, we know disability doesnโ€™t limit potentialโ€”lack of opportunity does.

This #GlobalWeekOfInclusion, take the pledge and #ChooseToInclude

#SpecialOlympics #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #NFLD

16.07.2025 16:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us for our Christmas in July Sale this Sunday, July 20th from 12โ€“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

15.07.2025 17:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are here at PรœR 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

11.07.2025 11:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿฅž๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ They're backโ€”and ready to serve! Join us July 11 at 9AM for Cops, Pops & Crรชpes at Pur & Simple in Paradise! Law enforcement will be serving up smiles and pancakes in support of Special Olympics NL! ๐Ÿ“1641 Topsail Rd
#LETR #nfld #nltraffic #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #RCMPNL #RNCNL #LawEnforcementNL

09.07.2025 13:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 rideโ€”a true moment of inclusion, friendship, and team spirit.

#SONL #nfld #SpecialOlympicsNL

08.07.2025 12:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0