Did you know that a Special Olympics event or practice might be the first time an athlete has stepped on the field? Or the first time they've gotten to experience the pride of being on a team? 

THAT is why it is so important that we get every athlete back on the field — so that no one has to miss out on the LIFE-CHANGING joy of sports, competition, and community.

This is no exaggeration: Your gift can transform an athlete’s life. Donate to Special Olympics today >>

The need is so important that we’ve set an ambitious goal: we need 1,000 donations in the next three days to fill our JOY-O-METER — will you be one of them? We need people like you to open their hearts and step up today.

Your gift will do something powerful — 9 out of 10 families say they have seen improvements in their athletes’ social skills and friendships after they got involved with Special Olympics. With your help today, we can give more people with ID the opportunity to get involved, make new friends, and find a place of belonging!

This is your moment — be the next person to donate the cost of a piece of equipment for an athlete and help us fill our JOY-O-METER to the brim >>

With every volleyball, tennis racket, and basketball donated, you’ll create joy and help to put a big smile on the face of an athlete.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s give some joy, shall we?

Thank you,

Helena Zena
Manager, Donor Relations & Data Systems