Hi there,

Now that the gifts have been unwrapped and the bows have been saved for next year (we all do it), I’m thinking about one more thing to “open” this giving season even better than a new gift or gadget.

Today, I’m inviting you to participate in our annual Unlock Challenge! Our goal is simple: 100 donations to Special Olympics TODAY.

When we reach 100, a 3X matching gift offer will activate for the rest of the year. Did we mention that every gift made today is already 2X matched?

Will you be one of the 100 donors we’re counting on before midnight? Your DOUBLED gift helps unlock more generosity as we close out 2025 and supports athletes with intellectual disabilities (ID) as they build confidence and find community →

Once someone finds Special Olympics, something truly “special” unlocks inside of them, whether they are an athlete, volunteer, or supporter:

🔓 CONFIDENCE 💪

🔓 POSSIBILITY 💡

🔓 BELONGING ❤️

What I love most about our annual Unlock Challenge is seeing what the Special Olympics community can unlock together. It’s the kind of teamwork I see on every field and court. And today, we get to build that same spirit into our year-end giving.

If we reach 100 donors by MIDNIGHT, a powerful 3X match will carry us through the end of the year. It’s a team effort that makes an even BIGGER impact for athletes with ID. I hope you’ll help reach this important goal today >>>

Thanks for being on Team Special Olympics,

Sean Wheeler
Director, Strategic Gifts