Happy New Year from all of us at Special Olympics!

Our whole community is really feeling the love today. We want to say THANK YOU, from the bottom of our hearts, for making 2024 one the best years of Special Olympics ever. You helped us serve millions of athletes with intellectual disabilities (ID) and their families around the world, and you dedicated time, money, energy, and passion to our inclusion movement. YOU’RE INCREDIBLE!

2025 is going to be a stellar year for our athletes, from the Turin Winter World Games in March to the tens of thousands of competitions, games, events, and chances for everyone in the Special Olympics family to get involved all year round. I want to offer my gratitude to you, for your support and belief in our cause. We wouldn’t be able to meaningfully improve the lives of people with ID without inclusion champions like you.

I’ve never been more excited about the year ahead – the lives we can change, the unforgettable moments we can make possible on and off the field, the love and joy we can share. Special Olympics is the happiest team on the planet because of our heart, our hard work, and our fierce belief that every single person deserves dignity and a place to belong.

Thank you again for sticking with us in 2024 and in the months and years ahead. Your dedication means so very much to me and our Special Olympics athletes and families.   

With warmest regards,

Mary Davis Chief Executive Officer Special Olympics