People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are capable of so much.

Let me repeat that: Those living with ID are capable of SO MUCH! Just like anyone else.

I believe that deep down in my heart and in my soul. And it's why I'm honored to write to you today, in my capacity as a Special Olympics Champion Ambassador, to let you know about this incredible opportunity: Today, every gift you make to Special Olympics will be MATCHED! That means your gift will go twice as far toward helping athletes achieve their dreams and inspire us all –– will you join me today in making a gift?

Let me tell you about how inspirational this movement is:

Earlier this year, I had one of the great honors of my career during Fashion Week. I was able to host a photo shoot with four athletes from Special Olympics New York –– as well as two students from the Parsons School of Design who'd helped create the Special Olympics athletic collection, Be Brave, for athletes everywhere.

That's right –– an entire adaptable fashion line for athletes, the first of its kind. And everyone looked amazing while they were modeling it! Here we all are together:

Isn't that amazing? Isn't that inspiring?

When you make your gift to Special Olympics and have it DOUBLED, you're supporting all the amazing athletic events happening around the world –– but you're doing even more than that. You're also supporting an inclusive world for everyone with ID ... and I've got the photos to prove it.

Like I said at the start of this note –– people with ID are capable of anything they want. That's what Eunice Kennedy Shriver believed when she started Special Olympics, it's what I saw during Fashion Week in New York, and it's what YOU support with your DOUBLED gift! Please take this opportunity to make a true difference and help make 2022 the best year ever for Special Olympics by accessing your 2x match today:

specialolympics.org/MatchYourGift

With my sincere thanks,

Nigel Barker
Special Olympics Champion Ambassador