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Frequently Asked Questions about Supporting Special Olympics

Thank you for your support of Special Olympics. Because of your support, more athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world are discovering the power of sports to change their lives.

Note: The questions and answers on this page apply to donations made in the United States. For answers to questions regarding donations made outside the United States, please contact the Special Olympics regional office nearest you.
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Face-to-Face Fundraising

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Special Olympics Global Health Report: Focusing on the Invisible

Health and Care Workforce

People with IDD face stigma and unique communication barriers when accessing the health system and interacting with healthcare professionals. Comprehensive, evidence-based training can help bridge the gap between patients and providers.
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

Initiatives

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Special Olympics in Europe and Eurasia encompasses a diverse range of cultures, languages and customs. From Iceland to Israel, from Portugal to Siberia, Russia, Special Olympics athletes and supporters are dedicated to promoting respect, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through sports.
Partners of the Movement

Major Donors & Family Foundations

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Special Olympics is honored to work with committed individuals, families, foundations and institutions who are passionate about the impact their philanthropic investments can make.

Significant gifts from key individuals and foundations have powered our Movement for over 50 years and have been critical to the success of our most important accomplishments. We remain grateful to these key individuals and institutions who are driving our mission forward through their exceptional commitments.

To learn more about how you can support Special Olympics please contact us at strategicgifts@specialolympics.org

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Celebrate a Special Day
Whether it’s a birthday, wedding or other special occasion, your personal fundraiser for Special Olympics will help us change lives by getting more athletes off the sidelines and into the game.

Special Olympics Tribute Giving

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Honor a loved one with a gift to Special Olympics today.

Gifts that Give Back

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There are many ways you can support Special Olympics’ mission to create a more inclusive world. Explore fun and easy ways to give back to Special Olympics through your purchases and activities below. Thank you for supporting our work to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics Program Emergency Relief Fund

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Special Olympics is the largest grassroots sports organization for people with intellectual disability globally. With inclusive sport, education, and health programming in over 200 countries, reaching over 3 million athletes with intellectual disability, our reach has drastically been affected by the devastation of COVID-19 worldwide. This Program Emergency Relief Fund will go directly to support country Programs globally as they rebuild for strength, scale, and inclusion.

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e-Learning

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Special Olympics has e-Learning courses for our Youth Leaders, designed by our Youth Leaders. They are free! Find out how to access them by watching this video.
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