3X MATCH @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 5:25 PM

Turn 1 🏀 into 3 🏀🏀🏀

with this triple match             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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  48 hours @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 2:25 PM

[Limited-time match] $ = $$$

48-hour 3X match!       Helping athletes in 2021 is as easy as 1...2...3X match! That’s right –– all gifts made to Special Olympics will be TRIPLED for the next 48 hours ONLY. See your gift of $10 turn into $30 and make an incredible impact for athletes everywhere! Make a donation toda…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Claim your ornament in time for the holidays!

The deadline is midnight tonight.             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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  Chad Jones · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 4:34 PM

!! MATCH EXTENDED !! for supporters in your state

2X gifts until midnight!       Hi there, I’ve got good news and bad news. Let’s start with the good news: Our Giving Tuesday match has been extended until midnight tonight for our most dedicated supporters, like you! Every dollar donated right now will be DOUBLED to support twice as man…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 4:00 AM

LAST CHANCE: 2X gifts 🎁🎁

Donate before midnight tonight!       There’s still time to have your Giving Tuesday gift to Special Olympics MATCHED! But, you must act quickly because this opportunity to DOUBLE your impact for athletes in need won’t last long. Take a look at your support record below and then pick y…

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  Mary Davis, Special Olympics CEO · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 2:46 AM

✍️ We'll add your name to the donor wall:

When you make a gift today!       Did you know that every donation made to Special Olympics today is DOUBLED in honor of Giving Tuesday? It’s true! Your gift of $10 will help provide two times the sports equipment, health resources, and life-changing opportunities to athletes everywher…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 1:17 AM

Finish Giving Tuesday Strong 💪

DOUBLE MATCH ENDS MIDNIGHT       GIVING TUESDAY OFFER ENDS MIDNIGHT 2X MATCH ALL DONATIONS Friend, we’re hours away from the end of Giving Tuesday. Which means time is running out to donate and see your gift DOUBLED. This year has been tough for so many people, but Special Olympics …

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  Novie, Special Olympics Athlete · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 7:17 PM

Will you support athletes like me?

Make a Giving Tuesday DOUBLED gift!       Hi there! I’m Novie and I’ve been a Special Olympics athlete for over 10 years! I also work at Special Olympics to help other people with intellectual disabilities (ID) share my same experiences of happiness, friendship, and inclusion. Today, on…

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  Giving Tuesday @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 3:14 PM

2X Match: See your name on our virtual donor wall!

Double your gift now!       We can’t wait to put your name and your state on our virtual donor wall in January! That’s right –– every donor who makes a Giving Tuesday gift today will have their name featured on the Special Olympics website next month. Even better? When you donate right…

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  Tim Shriver, Chairman Special Olympics · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 12:57 PM

[First look] Giving Tuesday at Special Olympics

How you can double your impact for athletes.       Hello, The spirit of today, Giving Tuesday, and the mission of Special Olympics are closely connected and built on the same principle: create a better, more just world for everyone through equity, acceptance, and generosity. From 1968, …

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  Robert Schneider · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 3:15 AM

Did you see Kelli's email this morning?

About our 2X match.       Don’t miss this 2X match! Donate now >> Hi there, This morning, you received a message about our crucial Cyber Monday funding goal of $39,499.38. With just two hours left in the day, we’re lagging behind and need to catch up. Your gift of $10 right now c…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 1:22 AM

Cancelled events, isolation, and fear.

Athletes deserve to be healthy, connected, and safe!       MATCH your gift for athletes!Your $ = $$ today — give now >> People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have struggled SO much this year: Most Special Olympics in-person events were cancelled this year to keep athletes saf…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 10:25 PM

[2X match] Support athletes like Nyasha

Your gift goes twice as far today.       Your gift of $10 = $20!Get your gift MATCHED today >> Useless. That’s what students called Nyasha the first time he competed in track at school. It was yet another hurtful word piled on top of the other taunts he received just for being a l…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 6:23 PM

[[CYBER MONDAY]] Your $10 = $20

Don't miss this chance to double your donation       Cyber Monday Match!TODAY ONLY: Your $10 = $20 Do you want an easy way to feel absolutely incredible today? It doesn’t take much to help an athlete, and the feeling… well, it’s incredible! But why should you make it happen today? Firs…

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  Kelli Seely, Special Olympics · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 1:07 PM

[match] our $39,499.38 goal.

That's the exact amount we need to raise by midnight.       Hi there, I’m reaching out today to ask for your help –– and tell you about the (very specific) goal we’ve set at Special Olympics: We want to raise $39,499.38 for athletes by midnight tonight. There are two big reasons I hop…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

November 29, 2020 at 8:21 PM

Exclusive 2X access for you

Match your gift early!       Today, we’re kicking off our Giving Week match a little early for our most loyal supporters –– like you! When you make a gift right now, it will go TWICE as far to support athletes and people with intellectual disabilities (ID) this holiday season and beyon…

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  Megan Wolf, Special Olympics · [email protected]

November 29, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Psssst, get a first peek at this MATCH offer!

Early access inside.       Hey there, We’re sending the email below to our community tonight, but because you’re such an active supporter, I wanted you to see it first. It includes our early match offer, where your gift of $10 will go TWICE as far! You know how important it is to give p…

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  Shira Mitchell, Special Olympics · [email protected]

November 28, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Have you seen this one-of-a-kind gift?

From Special Olympics!       Hello! The holidays are right around the corner and while your inbox might be overflowing with discounts and sales we wanted to send you something special. Something that saves a life. That’s why I’m so excited for this limited-time ornament offer from Special …

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  Tim Shriver, Chairman Special Olympics · [email protected]

November 26, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Wishing you a joyous Thanksgiving,

Thank you for supporting athletes.       Hi there, The challenges, realities, and new normals that came with this year mean we’ve often had to search a little harder or a bit longer for the happy, hopeful moments of 2020. But, for me, and the entire team at Special Olympics, we’ve been lu…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

November 24, 2020 at 3:05 PM

A few things we're grateful for

these amazing stories             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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  Ornaments @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

November 18, 2020 at 3:33 PM

🎁 To: You, From: Special Olympics

See what's inside!             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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  Jason Teitler, Special Olympics · [email protected]

November 16, 2020 at 4:55 PM

Congratulations, Chris! 🏊🚴🏃

the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN!       Hey, did you hear the news? Just a week after the world celebrated National Down Syndrome Awareness month, Chris Nikic shattered stereotypes to become the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN. Chris, a Spe…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

November 14, 2020 at 3:25 PM

[Goal] Help put us over the top!

Support athletes everywhere!       Our goal is ending soon, so we’ll be quick: When you donate right now, you move us one step closer to our goal of 365 gifts for athletes everywhere! More importantly, you send hope to athletes and people with intellectual disabilities (ID) showing the…

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  Crystal, Special Olympics · [email protected]

November 13, 2020 at 2:47 PM

What a goal gift from you can do!

Check it out!       Supporter Record Email: [email protected] ID: 2109399Suggested goal gift: Give $20 >>   Yesterday we called on our dedicated supporters –– like you! –– to chip in and help us end this tough year on a high note for athletes. We set a goal of 365 l…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

November 12, 2020 at 2:57 PM

Goal: 365 life-changing gifts!

Can athletes count on your support?       Hello, Here’s a simple truth about what 2020 has been like for Special Olympics athletes: People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are considered a high-risk group for COVID-19. One of the reasons is simple and heartbreaking –– people with ID la…

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  Cailey Doran, Special Olympics · [email protected]

November 9, 2020 at 2:59 PM

Sherri, Joe, and Macy have hope

Dreaming big.       Hope is the first thing that Special Olympics gave Sherri and Joe. Their daughter Macy was born with Down syndrome and they immediately knew the challenges she would face and worried people would treat her differently. But when they saw other children with intellectual…

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  Loretta Claiborne, Special Olympics · [email protected]

November 8, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Will you fight for equality and dignity for people like me?

It matters so much right now.       I want you to remember and believe the words above. I’m a Special Olympics athlete. I’ve ran 26 marathons, I hit the top 100 women in the Boston Marathon twice, and I won a few awards along the way too. I was only able to achieve all of this because, …

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

November 6, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Need some good news?

we got some just 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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  RJ Nealon, Special Olympics athlete · [email protected]

November 5, 2020 at 4:29 PM

More hope, more inclusion, more equality

Add your name today!       I have been a part of Special Olympics for nearly two decades, and what it means to be an athlete resonates more now than ever before. Being a Special Olympics athlete means empowering those around us. It means making our motto, “let me win, but if I cannot win, …

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  Joe Hergert · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 2:13 PM

Some words of wisdom

from Special Olympics athletes       Friend,  With everything going on in the world today, we could all use an extra dose of positivity and encouragement. And who better to show us the way than Special Olympics athletes? Click on one of the photos below, and let Hanna, Terrel, Lily, or Da…

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  Records @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 3:40 PM

Help fund PPE for athletes 😷

help us reach 250 donors by midnight!       Friend: Good news –– there’s still time to give towards our PPE Drive to help keep athletes and coaches safe as we begin to return to play. You can help provide personal protective equipment (PPE) –– like masks, sanitizer, and gloves –– to Spec…

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  Monica Muten · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 3:27 PM

Re: PPE for athletes

needed to help keep them safe             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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  Shira Mitchell · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 2:29 PM

FWD: Get PPE into the hands of athletes and coaches

Are you with us?       Just a quick check-in––did you see this email? Special Olympics programs are working hard to make sure athletes in your local community stay safe and healthy as we return to the field. You can help provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep athletes and coac…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

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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