Hi there –– 

I just talked to my colleague, Devon, and she is having the best time at Hill Day. She’s sitting next to Special Olympics athletes and their families as they tell members of Congress exactly what Special Olympics means for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). 

There’s still time to make a difference. When you chip in today, you become a partner in our movement — for inclusivity, for dignity, and for giving people with ID the chance to get out onto the field and show us all what they’re made of.

Stefanie Sempek
Senior Manager, Direct Response Marketing

P.S. Want to add your voice to our Capitol Hill efforts? Consider contacting your Members of Congress using our VoterVoice campaign and ask for the continued support of Special Olympics.

Athletes are headed to Capitol Hill — honor them today!
GOAL: 100 donors
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Today’s an important day for us at Special Olympics. 

Why? I’m meeting virtually with leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. with over 100 athletes, family members, and supporters for our annual "Hill Day". 

We’re SO excited to share our message of inclusion with Congress and ask them to support people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Athletes lead these meetings with U.S. senators and representatives and remind them why Special Olympics is so important to building a more inclusive world. 

Special Olympics athletes are leaders in a movement to end discrimination and empower everyone with ID. But before they can lead, athletes rely on supporters like you to help get them on the field. That’s why I am asking you, to help us reach more athletes when you make a donation of $25​ or more today!

Athletes across the country will be telling their stories today. Athletes like Micah, from Colorado, who serve as self-advocates by educating lawmakers and their staff about the significant consequences that arise from the stigma and stereotypes faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

It’s a privilege to hear the experiences of athletes telling their stories just like Micah to those who represent them in Congress. I’m proud to be alongside them as they speak up for their rights. I hope it makes you proud to be a part of the Special Olympics movement, too. 

Show athletes like Micah you stand with them today and every day: Make a donation of $25​ or more and help us reach our goal of 100 donors (just TWO supporters from each state!) this Capitol Hill Day! 

specialolympics.org/2022HillDay

Thank you, 

Devon McCann
Senior Manager, Strategic Gifts