Meet Our Partners

Working together, Special Olympics and its sponsors change lives around the world.

Africa Sponsors

DHL Express

“DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa is proud to have been part of this initiative with Special Olympics Africa; to share our logistical expertise and support for “The Ball” and it’s representatives during their travels through 14 Sub Saharan countries. The bright yellow procession of DHL vehicles moving though Africa certainly helped heighten the awareness of “The Ball” and DHL employees experienced first-hand what a great and worthwhile positive message the journey communicates to thousands of people from all walks of life; a message to break down boundaries and end negative stereotypes about people with learning disabilities but also to celebrate how football excites passions and enriches lives. “ Phil Couchman –Former Director of DHL Sub-Saharan Africa

Lions Club Internation

As part of the most recent Lions Clubs International grant, their Foundation has made seed funds available to Special Olympics to implement programming designed to offer health information direct to parents and caregivers of our athletes; as well as position Lions Clubs to speak to the group to orient all as to the social services Lions Clubs provides to the community. These are known as the “Family Health Forums” (FHF)

Global Sponsors

The Annenberg Foundation

The Annenberg Foundation has underwritten production of coaching guides and resources, supporting our global goals for coaches’ excellence.

AT&T

Through a nationwide sponsorship, AT&T donates funds to Special Olympics when engaged consumers purchase eligible products and services.

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides funding for Special Olympics, including Team USA and the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Idaho.

The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company has been affiliated with the movement since 1968, providing support for the movement through cash, in-kind products and marketing services.

Safeway

Working through its local Programs in the United States, Special Olympics is part of Safeway's customer fundraising campaign for people with disabilities.

Procter and Gamble Company

The Procter & Gamble Company is one of Special Olympics’ longstanding corporate partners, having supported the movement for more than 28 years.

Mattel Inc.

Since 2005, Mattel, Inc., and the Mattel Children’s Foundation have supported Special Olympics, focusing on Young Athletes™, Special Olympics Get Into It® and Team Mattel.  

Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart and its Foundation have been strong supporters of Special Olympics Programs  through community grants, in-kind support and employee engagement for many years.  

Essilor

Essilor is the exclusive global supplier of ophthalmic lenses for the Special Olympics-Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes® initiative of the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program.

Minor League Baseball

Minor League Baseball provides national exposure to Special Olympics. 

MTM

The Midwest Trophy Manufacturing Company has been manufacturing and sponsoring World Games medals worn by Special Olympics athletes since 1987.    

Safilo

Sàfilo is the exclusive global supplier of ophthalmic frames and sunglasses for the Special Olympics-Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes® initiative of the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program.

Subaru

Special Olympics is proud to be one of this year’s charitable partners in the Subaru “Share the Love” event. Subaru knows their owners care. That’s why they created the “Share the Love” event. 

HealthOne Global Ltd.

Since 2003, Health One Global has provided medical record software and hardware technology for Special Olympics' global Healthy Athletes events as well as the medical incident tracking software for World Games.

Hear the World Foundation

By donating thousands of hearing aids, the Hear the World Foundation is helping the Special Olympics Healthy Hearing program improve the lives of athletes worldwide.

Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics

Fudan Microelectronics, a new five-year Special Olympics sponsor, supplies the RFID technology hardware for Healthy Athletes events. RFID technology allows for accurate, safe and quick data collection of vital athlete health screening data.

Shanghai Sunray Technologies

Sunray Technologies, a new five-year Special Olympics sponsor, supplies software to control the RFID technology deployed at Healthy Athletes events. RFID technology allows for accurate, safe and quick data collection of vital athletes' health screening data.

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