The Fourth CEO in Special Olympics Kentucky History Introduces Herself My name is Angie Cruse-Tinch, and I live in Lexington with my husband of 28 years Brett, my children Zoe and Noah, and our sweet senior dog, Lexi. Zoe is a Junior Education major at the University of Louisville and Noah is a Freshman Kinesiology …
Special Olympics Kentucky Names Angie Cruse-Tinch as New CEO
Lexington Resident Becomes Fourth CEO in Special Olympics Kentucky History The Board of Directors of Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Angie Cruse-Tinch as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 11, 2024. With over two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership and a deep commitment to empowering people with …
UofL Receives UCS National Banner Award Recognition
Becomes First Kentucky University to Earn Highest Award for Inclusion Special Olympics college programs connect young adults with and without intellectual disabilities to lead the social inclusion movement of Special Olympics on college campuses. These programs are made up of the three components of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®: Special Olympics Unified Sports®, Inclusive Leadership, and …
UKPD’S Adams to Represent Kentucky at World Games Final Leg
Longtime Torch Run Volunteer Will Escort the Flame of Hope to the Opening Ceremonies in Turin We are excited to announce that Captain Chuck Adams of the University of Kentucky Police Department has been selected to represent Kentucky in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg for the upcoming 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games …
Drakeway Enterprises Joins Paducah Truck Pull as Presenting Sponsor
Paducah-Based Lighting Company is Event’s First Presenting Sponsor We are thrilled to announce that the Paducah Big Brown Truck Pull has a new powerhouse partner for this year’s event. Join us in welcoming Drakeway Enterprises as our presenting sponsor! Drakeway Enterprises, a leader in innovative obstruction lighting solutions, is stepping up to support the Paducah …
President/CEO Trish Mazzoni Announces Retirement
38-Year Career Marked By Unwavering Commitment to Athletes Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) President and CEO, Trish Mazzoni, has announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2024. She has served as the organization’s President and CEO since 2012, but her Special Olympics career spans 38 years. After volunteering at Special Olympics events as a student at the …
Join Us For Bingocize!
SOKY Launches New Bingo-Based Fitness Program This June, the SOKY Healthy Athletes program is launching an all-new fitness program – BINGOCIZE! What is Bingocize? Bingocize is an evidence-based health promotion program that combines the game of bingo, health education, and exercise. It is a 12-week program that will take place virtually once per week. Each …
Kentucky Participants Claim Six Medals at 2023 World Games
Since the Special Olympics World Games first moved out of the United States for the 2023 Games in Dublin, Ireland, the number of Kentucky athletes who have gotten the opportunity to compete on the World level has been much smaller than the large groups that travelled to the Games in places like North Carolina and …
Today at the World Summer Games – June 19
After a stunning Opening Ceremony on Saturday, both the Unified golf team of Lexington’s Wake Mullins and Russellville rhythmic gymnast Lee Dockins had yesterday off to rest and prepare. Today Mullins and Gaines became the first Kentucky athletes to start competition at the World Summer Games when they teed off today at Bad Saarow Golf …
Louisville Bats Host Special Olympics Night July 16
Join us Sunday, July 16th, for Special Olympics Night at Louisville Slugger Field Special Olympics Kentucky is having a benefit night at the Louisville Bats on July 16th. The Louisville Bats have invited SOKY Athletes to participate in the night’s opening ceremonies where two Athlete’s will throw out the first pitches and lead the crowd in the Special …