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Special Olympics NorCal in 49ers Cleats Campaign
Thirty-eight San Francisco 49ers players will participate in this year’s My Cause My Cleats initiative presented by Shoe Palace in support of various causes and nonprofit organizations. Additionally, 49ers coaches and staff will also take part in the league-wide campaign again this season.
Special Olympics NorCal in 49ers Cleats Campaign
Thirty-eight San Francisco 49ers players will participate in this year’s My Cause My Cleats initiative presented by Shoe Palace in support of various causes and nonprofit organizations. Additionally, 49ers coaches and staff will also take part in the league-wide campaign again this season.
Tahoe Polar Plunge Raises Money for Special Olympics Athletes
Special Olympics Northern California works with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office to raise money for athletic programs.
Fall Games and Guardian Games featured on KCRA 3
Special Olympics Northern California hosted the Guardian Games and Fall Games on Saturday, Nov. 8, at UC Davis. KCRA 3 profiled the event.
Raising Cane’s Hosted a Fundraiser for Special Olympics Northern California
Raising Cane’s hosted a fundraiser on October 22 at all 6 Sacramento restaurants to raise money for Special Olympics Northern California.
49ers Host Special Olympics Flag Football Game at Levi’s Stadium
The 49ers welcomed Special Olympics athletes for an unforgettable day of flag football, teamwork, and celebration bringing the spirit of inclusion and competition to the field.
Special Olympics NorCal Celebrates 30 Years with Regional Expansion, Appointment of Chief Development Officer Joshua Lachs
Special Olympics Northern California Celebrates 30 Years with Regional Expansion and Appointment of Chief Development Officer Joshua Lachs
Athlete Simon Selected to Represent Special Olympics NorCal at 2026 USA Games
Congratulations to Simon Keenan of the East Bay Sea Serpents, who has been selected to represent Northern California at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota.
Sharks Foundation Announces 2025-26 Community Assist Grantees at SAP Center
At a recent San Jose Sharks hockey game, Special Olympics NorCal received the hockey equality grant supporting our 2026 floor hockey program.
Bike the Bridges Featured on KRON4 “Live in the Bay”
Special Olympics NorCal’s Laura Haney sat down to chat about the annual Bike the Bridges | Bands & Brews fall fundraising event.
Special Olympics NorCal Athletes Receive Super Gift from NFL Commissioner
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell & Jenna & Mara York of the 49ers presented athletes Patrick & Devon with tickets to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara in 2026.
