Happy Giving Tuesday! Have you made your 2X matched gift yet today?? Time is running out to claim this exclusive Giving Tuesday 2X match, so there won’t be a better moment to make your FIRST gift to Special Olympics!

As the CEO of Special Olympics, I often tell people that I have the best job in the world. (It’s true!) And Giving Tuesday is one of my favorite days of the year because what we raise from individual donors TODAY – before the midnight deadline in just a few hours – has such a profound impact on our organization-wide priorities in the year ahead. 

I believe with all my heart that this mighty Special Olympics family of supporters will reach our $300,000 Giving Tuesday goal to help get 5,000 more exceptional athletes with intellectual disabilities (ID) off the sidelines and into the game. But there’s no time to lose! 

Let’s rise to the moment as ONE community this Giving Tuesday and reach this goal for our athletes! Your generous donation will be MATCHED dollar-for-dollar only until midnight >>>

Our global inclusion movement was built year over year, program after program, athlete by athlete, and one act of kindness at a time. The lifelong friendships, athletic excellence, joyful games and competitions, and growing opportunities to be healthier and happier people accepted by everyone – these are hallmarks of the Special Olympics athlete experience. 

But here’s the reality: Far, far too many people with ID haven’t gotten their shot yet. To play, to train, to compete, to win, and to live their truth. They still need a chance…

This Giving Tuesday, will you commit to delivering DOUBLE the impact for athletes with ID and their families with your 2X matched gift? Will you donate to change TWICE the lives? The final deadline to make your very first gift to Special Olympics is in just a few hours!!

Thank you so much for supporting Special Olympics this Giving Tuesday.

Mary Davis
Chief Executive Officer
Special Olympics