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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Only 13 Team NL athletes are left to be drafted! 💙❤️ Help send Newfoundland & Labrador's athletes to the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat by sponsoring an athlete or making a donation. Every contribution helps make their journey possible! sonl.crowdchange.ca/126848

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🚨 The Empire Campaign starts TODAY! 🚨 From June 11–21, donate $2 at checkout at participating Sobeys, Foodland, Lawtons, Needs & more to support Special Olympics athletes across NL ❤️ Every donation is matched up to $500,000 nationwide! #EveryBestIsPersonal #ChooseToInclude

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

From Gander to Fredericton, Anna Paterson is continuing to make an impact through Special Olympics ❤️ Read her story ⬇️ www.specialolympics.ca/newfoundland... #nfld #SONL #SpecialOlympicsCanada #SpecialOlympicsNL #Newfoundland #Labrador

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From Gander to Fredericton: Anna Paterson’s Growing Impact in Special Olympics

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🚨 We’re hiring a Sports Program Coordinator! 🚨 We have 1 full-time seasonal role available through the Canada Summer Jobs program in St. John’s, NL! 💰 $16.35/hr | 35 hrs/week 📅 Starts June 22 Must be 15–30 & eligible. Learn more: www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jo...

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

IVY 2026 + National Volunteer Week 💙 We’re celebrating the incredible volunteers of Special Olympics NL who make it all possible. From coaching to events, your impact is life-changing. Thank you for building inclusive communities every day! #IVY2026 #VolunteerWeek #nfld #SpecialOlympicsNL

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

🚨 Draft Alert! 🚨 The Newfoundland Regiment Foundation sponsored $7,500 and drafted our remaining Provincial Bocce athletes and full Bowling Team! 🎉 #TeamNL #NFLD #SOCMEDHAT2026 #SONL #SpecialOlympicsNL #SpecialOlympics

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Show your Team NL pride! 🌟 Official merchandise for the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat is now available online. Shop shirts, hoodies, water bottles, keychains and more as we get ready to shine together this August! socmedhat2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/ #SOCMEDHAT2026

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

💛Today is World Autism Acceptance Day.💛 Let’s move beyond awareness and into acceptance and action. “Colour it Gold” to celebrate Autistic voices and help educate others about the Autistic experience. Together, we can build a more inclusive world. #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay #ColourItGold #SONL

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🚨 DRAFT AN ATHLETE ALERT 🚨 Huge thanks to the Labrador City Lions Club for drafting Junior Dumaresque! 🙌 He’ll represent Team NL in Bocce at the 2026 National Games in Medicine Hat Support an athlete today: sonl.crowdchange.ca/126848 #TeamNL #DraftAnAthlete #SOCMEDHAT2026

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

BSG Bravehearts were in St. John’s #YYT this weekend for training and received their Golden Donut Plaque! 🍩🏆 They raised over $13,000 during the Tim Hortons Donut Campaign in Stephenville. Amazing work and community spirit—way to go, Bravehearts! 👏💙

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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!

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Our latest news article is live! 📰 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 💙 www.specialolympics.ca/newfoundland...

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Howling Huskies Continue Proud Tradition at the Labrador Winter Games

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

⏰ Time is running out! ⏰ Orders for Feed of Moose: Take n’ Bake 2026 close Feb 9. Enjoy a gourmet Take n’ Bake dinner for four and support Special Olympics NL Pick-up Feb 13 at Wedgwood Café & Catering. 👉 Order now: sonl.crowdchange.ca/128424 #nltraffic #nfld #yyt #cyyt #Newfoundland #Labrador

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🍩 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. We’re so grateful 💙 #ChooseToInclude

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

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

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

🍩 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

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

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! 💙💪 #DraftAnAthlete #TeamNL #SpecialOlympicsNL

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

🍩 The Special Olympics Donut is back at Tim Hortons in 10 days! From Jan 30–Feb 1, enjoy a donut and support athletes across Canada—100% of proceeds donated. Pre-order 6+ to share! 💙 #ChooseToInclude LINK: specialolympicsns.ca/wp-content/u...

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

💪🌟 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! 💙🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ www.specialolympics.ca/newfoundland...

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

🏒 Special Olympics NL Hockey Night! 🏒 January 25 | 7:10 PM Glacier 1, Mount Pearl Glacier Arena Athletes & volunteers get in FREE! Parents/guardians: $10 👉 Sign up using the link attached! forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

🏅 NCCP SOC Competition Coach Workshop 🏅 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...

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Special Olympics NL is proud to share Easter Seals NL’s Secure Futures program—an 8-week financial literacy course for individuals with disabilities. Learn budgeting, banking, smart spending & more. Info + referrals: eastersealsnl.ca/what-we-do/c...

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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-...

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Canadian Progress Club St. John’s Christmas Raffle! 📍 171 Water Street 📅 Nov 28–30 Cash prizes, spin wheels & holiday fun — all supporting Special Olympics NL and Vera Perlin Society. Come by! 🎄 #nfld #nltraffic #yyt #newfoundland #labrador

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

🌟 AGM & Awards Night 🌟 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. Let’s reflect, celebrate, and look ahead together! #SpecialOlympicsNL #InclusionMatters

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

🌟 Youth leaders wanted! 🌟 From Oct–June, youth with & without IDD can join virtual sessions on goal setting & project management while leading inclusion projects supported by $500–$2,000 microgrants. Learn more & apply 👉 app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQ... #nfld #YouthLeadership #SpecialOlympics

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

🚨 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

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

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

NLWX | Weather & News @nlwx.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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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

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🔥 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 @specialonl.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

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

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

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

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

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

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

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

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

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

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

🥞👮‍♂️ 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

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

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

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

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! www.youtube.com/live/8JYiYIm... #yqx #nfld #specialolympicsnl #sonl

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

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

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Special Olympics athlete Chantal Verge from the Gander Wings Special Olympics Clubs stopped by Lawtons Drugs on Elizabeth Drive in Gander #YQX to help promote the Empire Campaign! Support athletes like Chantal by donating $2 at checkout now through June 22. #EmpireCampaign #SpecialOlympicsNL

Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

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

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Special Olympics NL @specialonl.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

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