Community Spotlights
Spotlighting inclusion in action across our community
In the News
NBC 10 WJAR
Savor the Flavor Event to benefit Special Olympics September 24, 2026
WPRI 12
Hometown Hero: Leah Schwender, Saunderstown
The Valley Breeze
Pawtucket athletes Krzywonos, McMurtery, Laliberte, win big at Special Olympics USA games
Athlete Spotlights
Celebrating our community athlete leaders
Meet Nancy Houde!
North Kingstown Special Olympics
Meet Tommy Flynn!
Wampanoag Warriors
Meet Victoria Rossi!
Cranston Cyclones
Meet Daniel Comella!
East Greenwich Avengers
Meet Veronica Schenck!
Trudeau Tigers
Meet Benjamin Nascimento!
East Providence Townies
Meet Veronica Medici!
The North Stars
Meet Nikolas Simijis!
Cranston Cyclones
Meet Jacqueline Gladu!
South County Stingrays
SORI Beyond the Medal Podcast
Check out the latest episode of Beyond the Medal Podcast: Stories of Strength and Achievement available on our Youtube Channel.
Beyond the Medal Podcast, Ep. 10 | August 2026
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Plunging for a Purpose
Every March, Torch Run members and SORI athletes take the plunge for 24 hours to raise money for Special Olympics Rhode Island! Meet our past and present Super Plunge team below!
Matt Moynihan
Matt Moynihan has been Super Plunging for Special Olympics Rhode Island since 2025.
Eric Rollinson
Eric Rollinson has been Super Plunging for Special Olympics Rhode Island since 2025.
Veronica Houston
Veronica Houston has been Super Plunging for Special Olympics Rhode Island since 2025.