A special 2X match Giving Week offer for you >>

Hithere, my name is Emma Broyles, and in 2022, I was named Miss America.

But long before I donned the crown and sash, I had the honor and privilege of being a part of the Special Olympics community. 

My older brother Brendan has Down syndrome. Through him, I’ve seen firsthand the joy that Special Olympics can bring — and I want that for EVERY person with intellectual disabilities (ID). 

So today, in my official capacity as a Special Olympics Champion Ambassador, I'm reaching out to you with this exciting opportunity:

Join me in fighting for an inclusive world by donating to Special Olympics! When you donate before midnight, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar. That means your gift will go TWICE as far to support athletes >>

I was very young when Brendan first joined Special Olympics Alaska, but even as a child, I could see the difference in him when he started participating. He had more friends, laughed and smiled more, and was healthier and happier than ever before. It filled me with joy to see how being a part of Special Olympics transformed his life. 

Becoming Miss America is an incredible honor. I’ve been able to travel the world and meet so many amazing people — just a few days ago I even got to be a part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (a dream come true!). 

But simply being Miss America is not enough for me. I want to use my platform to talk about the power of inclusion to help build more welcoming and empathetic communities. And I want to fight for people like Brendan to have a place to feel supported and loved. 

It means so much to me to give back to an organization that has profoundly impacted my family. So please help me make this Giving Week the MOST SUCCESSFUL one ever by making your tax-deductible matched gift today.

Lots of love, 

Emma Broyles
Special Olympics Champion Ambassador