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 …
Five From Kentucky Selected for 2023 World Games
Two Athletes, One Unified Partner and Two Coaches Will Be Part of USA Team in Berlin Five Kentuckians have been nominated to the Special Olympics USA team that will take part in the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games next June in Berlin, Germany. Gymnast Lee Dockins of Russellville and the Lexington Unified golf pair …
SOKY to Hold Virtual ALPS Interest Session
Athletes Can Learn More About Athlete Leadership Programs The Athlete Leadership Program (ALPS) empowers athletes to develop leadership skills and to utilize their skills to take on meaningful leadership roles and influence change in the Special Olympics movement. Through ALPS athletes have the opportunity to explore non-traditional ways of getting involved and learn how to use …