Hi there –– I'm reaching out to you today, on Giving Tuesday, because you are one of Special Olympics' most committed supporters. And I couldn't be more honored to do so.

Every day, people like you are helping us create a better, more just world for everyone –– through inclusion, through generosity, through love and selflessness. Thanks to you, we've come so far since that first day in 1968, when Special Olympics was a summer camp for kids with intellectual disabilities (ID) in my mother's backyard.

But I know (just like you know) that we have a lot more to do if we're going to make sure that everyone with ID is treated with respect and dignity. That's why I'm thrilled to tell you: This Giving Tuesday, when you donate $25​ or more to Special Olympics, you will help us reach even more athletes and change even more lives. Your gift will be DOUBLED!

What's even more exciting –– when you give today, we will honor your generosity by adding your name, to the Special Olympics donor wall! Every athlete, loved one and family member who visits our website in January will see your name and see all the goodness that you and others shared with them during this time of giving:

Never doubt your power to make a difference in the lives of others. In fact, through your support of Special Olympics, you've already done it.

Our movement helps people with ID find joy, fulfillment, and confidence, every single day. Your generosity and dedication to our movement is why I'm so happy to be reaching out to you, in the hope that you'll help Special Olympics reach even more people today: Make your gift of $25​, and it will be DOUBLED to $50​! Match your gift now >>

My heart is full of gratitude for you,

Tim Shriver
Chairman, Special Olympics