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October 20, 2020 at 1:50 PM

Yes or No?

Submit your answer today.       Friend, we’ve got one quick question for you:   Please take one moment to submit your answer now. Thank you, The team at Special Olympics       Donate              Special Olympics 1133 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 380…

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  Chris Bence · [email protected]

October 17, 2020 at 2:45 PM

How my best friend and I are staying connected

and how we are staying fit       Dear Friend, Although many of our competitions may be on hold right now, my Special Olympics Unified Partner Novie and I have been determined to stay active virtually and even in-person when we can (while following social distancing guidelines, of course)! …

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  Chad Jones · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Will you show your support?

send some words of encouragement       I’ve got a great story to share with you! When her team's competitions were canceled in the Spring, Coach Janet didn’t let the pandemic slow her athletes down. Coach Janet stepped up and created a series of virtual events, keeping her athletes suppo…

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  Sally Cohen · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Our athletes are essential

Send Steven a high five to show your support       Friend –– When COVID-19 hit, Steven stepped up to the ‘front lines,’ making sure his community had everything they needed. Despite having a history of health issues that put him in a vulnerable, high-risk category, Steven was on a missio…

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  Nick Morgan · [email protected]

October 10, 2020 at 1:09 PM

FWD: Trust me, I'm an expert

Help us reach our goal!       Hi there –– We’re just hours away from our deadline and SO close to hitting our goal of 100 donors in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Already, 62 donors have chipped in, which is pretty amazing, don’t you think? It doesn’t take much to get an athlete …

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  David Egan, Special Olympics Athlete · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 1:16 PM

Trust me, I'm an expert

when it comes to Down syndrome       Dear Friend, My name is David Egan. I’m a multi-medal winning athlete, a trusted employee, a sought-after public speaker, and an advocate for all people with disabilities. I also have Down syndrome. When I was born in the 1970s, doctors gave my par…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 1:52 PM

Drumroll, please 🥁 🥁 🥁

the Caption This winners are in       The votes are in Friend! While we loved every one of the 548 captions our community submitted last week, there can only be three winners of our caption contest. Congratulations to Loris of Virginia who earned 325 votes with this caption: Jill from …

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  Rebecca Ralston, Young Athletes · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 2:01 PM

[VOTE] What's your favorite?

Caption This Contest       Dear Friend –– We had the best time reading all of your amazing and adorable entries for our Young Athletes “Caption This” contest. Let me tell you, it was tough picking out our favorites for each photo, so we need your help. Below are some of our top picks and …

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 5:52 PM

📸 Can you caption these photos? 📸

Don't miss this contest       Our future gold medalists may be small but boy are they mighty. Young Athletes is an early childhood play program that offers families, teachers, caregivers, and people from the community the chance to share the joy of sports with all children through Special O…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 2:33 PM

🎉 It's Friday 🎉

Stories to kick off your weekend             Donate              Special Olympics 1133 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 380-3071 [email protected] email was sent to: [email protected]  

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  Nick Morgan · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 2:35 PM

FWD: Macy & Special Olympics

Start your monthly support today.       We know 2020 has been challenging. It has been especially difficult for our athletes and people with intellectual disabilities (ID). During these uncertain times, Special Olympics athletes need you more than ever. Supporting Special Olympics monthly …

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 1:41 PM

A few clicks to become a lifeline every day of the year

Start your monthly giving today.       Slow. Stupid. Useless. Friend, these are just a few of the hurtful comments too many Special Olympics athletes have heard at school or in their communities. In fact, 60% of students with intellectual disabilities (ID) report being bullied, compared to…

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  Kelli Seely · [email protected]

August 25, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Macy & Special Olympics

Start your monthly support today.       Friend, take a look at Macy:  She’s one of the 5.7 million athletes that gets a chance to play and compete thanks to the consistent support of our community! But for every athlete like Macy, there are 13 more people with intellectual disabilities (…

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  Stefanie Sempek · [email protected]

August 21, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Here comes Ironman 💪

this athlete is breaking down barriers       We all face challenges. But it’s how we overcome them that shows us who we really are. In his quest to become the first man with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman, Chris Nikic is not only making himself better every day, he is also helping hi…

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  Megan Wolf · [email protected]

August 19, 2020 at 6:25 PM

Send Macy a high five ✋

it's easy as one click       Hi there –– What do you see when you look at Macy? I see courage, confidence, and hope for a wonderful future. When Macy was born with Down syndrome, her parents didn’t know what to expect until they discovered Special Olympics. Macy’s parents found hope in a…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

August 17, 2020 at 6:46 PM

Meet Simran!

a leader of inclusion       Special Olympics is more than sports, it’s a community that gives people the strength to keep moving forward even for those without an intellectual disability (ID). Simran has been a dedicated volunteer and youth leader for 3 years. She is committed to transform…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Friday Mood: 🤗🕺😀

and here's some good news for you?             Donate              Special Olympics 1133 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 380-3071 [email protected] email was sent to: [email protected]  

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  Kelli Seely · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 5:25 PM

[Last Chance] 2X match ending soon!

Don't miss this opportunity for double gifts!       Friend, this is the last call to have your name featured on our website via the Champions Wall of Donors! Choose your gift below and our Founding Partner, The Coca-Cola Company, will match it for TWO times the impact! Your doubled gift t…

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  Your Records @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 1:10 PM

The perfect spot for you

on our Champions Wall       Good news! We have the perfect spot on our Champions Wall of Donors to add your name. All you need to do is make a gift of $10 or more before midnight tonight and you’ll join more than 4,000 other Champions of Inclusion who have made a difference in the lives of …

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  Tim Shriver · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Will you send support from your state?

Double your gift before midnight tomorrow.       Hi there, July is a very special time of year for my family. It’s when we gather (or, this year, virtually gather) to share stories of my mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who would’ve turned 99 this month. I love reminiscing with my siblings…

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  Sargent Shriver Global Messengers · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 2:27 PM

RE: Add your name to our Champions Wall!

Make a matched donation today.       >>Chip in to help build an inclusive world<< Friend, Did you see it is our annual Celebrating Champions month? In July we honor all our Special Olympics champions, including athletes who are leaders off the field. Like Hanna Joy Atkinson, a…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Add your name to our Champions Wall!

Make a matched donation today.       It’s our favorite time of year here at Special Olympics: Celebrating Champions Month! Every July we honor the athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, and supporters –– like you, friend –– who believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity. And th…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Hey there 👋

it's finally Friday!             Donate              Special Olympics 1133 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 380-3071 [email protected] email was sent to: [email protected]  

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  Global Week of Inclusion @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 2:47 PM

Get ready to be inspired

by our Champions of Inclusion       Happy Global Week of Inclusion! This week (and always!) we are so excited to celebrate Champions of Inclusion. These are the people — with and without intellectual disabilities (ID) —  who are leading the charge for respecting and embracing all abilities…

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  Megan Wolf · [email protected]

July 19, 2020 at 2:09 PM

💪 We're so close to our goal

can you help us reach it?       Hi there Tomorrow is Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day, a day we celebrate the spirit and legacy of our fearless founder who started Special Olympics in her backyard which has evolved into a global movement for inclusion! In her honor, your gift will be DOUBLED th…

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  Weekend Match @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

July 18, 2020 at 2:46 PM

2X, 2X, 2X

match your gift this weekend       Hi there - Without your constant support, loud cheers, and generous donations, Special Olympics would not be the organization it is today. Your gift of $10 helps future athletes in your community and ensures we create a world where everyone gets treated w…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 3:21 PM

Access inside for YOU

You can be 1 of 365       NEEDED: 365 donorsYour gift of $10 = $20! Match your gift now >> Our mission during this Global Week of Inclusion (and all year round) is clear: create a world where everyone gets treated with dignity and respect. And we can’t do that without the help of pe…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

July 13, 2020 at 6:54 PM

Nominate a Champion of Inclusion

making the world a better place       Hi there, The Special Olympics mission wouldn’t be here today without the millions of supporters around the world—like YOU! That’s why every July we celebrate Champions of Inclusion: people with and without intellectual disabilities leading the charge…

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  Kelli Seely · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 7:34 PM

🎂 Celebrate EKS on her birthday 🎂

Your gift will be matched in honor of our founder       Hi there - There’s still time to celebrate! In honor of Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s 99th birthday, we are DOUBLING all gifts today. She would be so proud of how you are marching forward in our movement. Make a gift in honor of our found…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 3:49 PM

🎈🎉 2X gifts 🎈🎉 Honoring the legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver

by supporting athletes everywhere.       24 hours only: 2X MATCH!Honor our founder & help athletes everywhere.Double your gift >> Hi there, She saw potential where others saw inability. She united people through the joy of sport. She believed inclusion, not exclusion, was the on…

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  Cailey Doran · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 5:34 PM

RE: Send Birthday Wishes for EKS

Your support for our movement is amazing       Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s fearlessness, bravery, strength, and vision made the world a more inclusive, inspiring, and loving place for us all. For more than half a century, millions of people’s lives have been changed forever by a woman who insi…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Send Birthday Wishes for EKS

Will you sign the card?             Donate              Special Olympics 1133 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 380-3071 [email protected] email was sent to: [email protected]  

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  specialolympics.org · [email protected]

July 4, 2020 at 1:39 PM

🎆 Happy Independence Day 🎆

Red, White, and Blue             Donate              Special Olympics 1133 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 380-3071 [email protected] email was sent to: [email protected]  

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  Nick Morgan · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 2:45 PM

RE: We need your help

Support our Summer Athlete Fund       Hi there -- We will keep this short but need your help. More than 200 donors have stepped up to make sure athletes have everything they need once they hit the field again. Will you be one? Before June comes to a close, can we count on you? We know you…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 5:23 PM

Here's what we have on your record

for our Summer Athlete Fund       SUPPORTER ID: 2109399NAME:  SUMMER ATHLETE FUND DONOR: PendingDONATE NOW >>       Donate              Special Olympics 1133 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 380-3071 [email protected] email was sent to: xx…

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  Ben Haack, Athlete · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 2:23 PM

My Story: A place to belong

Special Olympics changed my life       Hi, my name is Ben Haack. I’m a Special Olympics athlete leader and I serve on the global board of directors. Twenty years ago, I found something that gave me a soul, it gave me meaning, hope, achievement, and finally a place to belong. This ‘somethin…

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  Athlete Fund @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 2:51 PM

Will you be the hero we need from your community?

It's easy...       Summer Athlete Fund Goal: $25,000 >> Chip in, TODAY! >> Hi there, Summer will not be quite the same for athletes this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everything: athlete training, Summer Games and events, and the health and safety of people with int…

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  Robert Schneider · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 2:28 PM

It's your Friday Wrap Up

4 stories to start your weekend             Donate              Special Olympics 1133 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 380-3071 [email protected] email was sent to: [email protected]  

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 6:50 PM

Please take this quick survey

It will only take 2 minutes       We wanted to take a moment to hear from one of the most important members of our Special Olympics family –– YOU. Every day we strive to make the world a more inclusive place. Together we change lives through sport, help people with intellectual disabilitie…

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  Ryan Eades · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 2:23 PM

FWD: Special Delivery for

Especially for you!       Hey - I know you have probably had a busy week but I wanted to make sure you saw some sweet virtual gifts that were made just for you. Looking for a new Zoom background? Need to de-stress and take a coloring break? Or maybe you are looking for some fun fitness ac…

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  Free Swag @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

June 10, 2020 at 7:15 PM

Special Delivery for

Open to get your free gifts!             Donate              Special Olympics 1133 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 380-3071 [email protected] email was sent to: [email protected]  

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  Athlete Voices @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

June 8, 2020 at 3:54 PM

We Stand Together

Are you with us?       For more than 50 years, Special Olympics has been fighting for the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities by using sports as a catalyst for systematic change. Our movement is driven by a restless dissatisfaction with the status quo. Today, we invite you t…

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  Megan Wolf · [email protected]

May 29, 2020 at 2:15 PM

FW: Your custom donation link

There's still time to give       Friend - It’s been so inspiring to see our community come together in support of Special Olympics athletes these past few weeks, especially during such challenging times. It looks like you haven’t used your custom donation link yet, so I wanted to make sur…

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  Records @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

May 27, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Information for Special Olympics Supporter 2109399

This link is for your eyes only       Wow, Friend! Our community's response to #GivingTuesdayNow earlier this month was INCREDIBLE! We're so overwhelmed with gratitude for our amazing supporters who care so much about our movement. But we still have more athletes to reach, more dreams to …

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  Nick Morgan · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 9:23 PM

RE: Sign your name

Athletes want to hear from you       Hi there —  We are so grateful that so many people have sent notes of encouragement this week! I wanted to check in and see if you’ve filled out a card to send to athletes yet? I know your words would mean the world to them — will you help us? A quick …

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  Stefanie Sempek · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 6:25 PM

Sign your name

We are sending them to athletes       Like many of you, athletes across the globe are social distancing at home. It’s tough, for our athletes. Their sense of community at Special Olympics has now been replaced with loneliness and isolation. Our athletes want to be out on the field sinking …

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  Tim Shriver, Special Olympics · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 12:12 AM

[Midnight deadline] Your gift will be doubled

This is an extraordinary opportunity to help Special Olympics athletes       These are tough times for all of us, Friend. And they are extra tough for Special Olympics athletes -- who just want to put their arms around each other and try to have some fun. But right now they can't. Even t…

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  Kelli Seely · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 6:44 PM

RE: $10 = $20 today only

Giving Tuesday NOW is a global day of unity       Hi Friend,  The clock is ticking on our Giving Tuesday Now Match and I wanted to make sure you don’t miss out: Every dollar you give will be MATCHED by our partners at The Coca-Cola Company and Toyota, but only until midnight tonight. Whe…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 1:52 PM

$10 = $20 today only

Athletes need you.       2X MATCH for Giving Tuesday Now!DOUBLE your impact for athletes >> We’re writing to ask for your help, Friend –– and there are three big reasons why: Today is Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of unity to support friends, neighbors, and loved ones who are mos…

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  Megan Wolf · [email protected]

April 21, 2020 at 2:20 PM

What's your favorite?

It only takes a few minutes to vote       WOW! We loved reading all of the clever, heartwarming submissions for our Caption This contest. Some of our top picks are below but we wanted to ask YOU to vote for your favorite. Gold place, baby! Yep, a winner since the day I was born Rememb…

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