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  Meghan Meyers · [email protected]
June 9, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Help us celebrate Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s legacy of inclusion!

100 ways to build a more inclusive world.       Hi,  Next month is a big moment for us at Special Olympics: It’s the anniversary of our first games, when we celebrate the Global Week of Inclusion, and it marks what would’ve been the 100th birthday of our founder, Eunice Kennedy…
  Megan Wolf, Special Olympics · [email protected]
June 6, 2021 at 12:50 PM

Give this future gold medalist a virtual hug

Show Ava that we are cheering her on       Hi Friend -  Special Olympics changes the lives of athletes in your state and around the world but do you know about our littlest champions? Special Olympics Young Athletes helps children ages 2-7 discover their abilities and develop th…
  high-five@specialolympics · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 1:57 PM

Small but mighty 💪

Help us cheer on Young Athletes like Meredith       Friend -  Our future gold medalists may be small but they are 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 s…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 1:01 PM

If you have something nice to say... TELL US! 🤗

Happy Say Something Nice Day       Tank Schottle has one mission. The mission of spreading love and kindness to anyone that will listen on his Twitter account. This Special Olympics Texas athlete embodies the Special Olympics message of acceptance and inclusion, his daily affirm…
  deadline@specialolympics · [email protected]
May 31, 2021 at 8:01 PM

🚨LAST CALL 🚨2X gifts for athletes this summer

Final chance to see your gift go twice as far.       Friend –– This is your LAST CHANCE to have your gift matched and give athletes the equipment they need to have an amazing summer. Just think about all the good your gift can do when you donate today! And even better, your gift…
  Last Chance MATCH @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
May 31, 2021 at 12:18 PM

⏰ ⏰MIDNIGHT DEADLINE FOR 2X GIFTS 🎁 🎁

Don’t miss this match!       It’s the final day of our special DOUBLE match to help twice as many athletes return to the field this summer! Don’t miss this chance to see your gift do double the good! Give before midnight and our partners at Microsoft Rewards will 2X match your …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 30, 2021 at 12:17 PM

Stephanie, Rodney, Novie & Chris

Match your gift to support 2X the athletes.       This is awesome, Friend!  Our partners at Microsoft Rewards are DOUBLING your gift of $25 to $50 today to help us be a part of more stories like these: At 9 years old, Stephanie was terrified of water. Today, thanks to the encou…
  Your Support @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
May 29, 2021 at 12:08 PM

Your support record and match offer

Your gift today goes further for athletes.       We’re gearing up to make this summer a great one for athletes, and we need your help! Donate today and our partners at Microsoft Rewards will DOUBLE your gift to help get more athletes involved in Special Olympics events, games an…
  Kelli Seely, Special Olympics · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 2:38 PM

[Match Announcement] Inclusive summer for all athletes!

Donate now to see your gift DOUBLED.       2X Match for an inclusive summer! Your donation is DOUBLED for athletes >> Hi there, Last year around this time, I wrote to tell you about cancelling Special Olympics games and competitions due to the pandemic. I wrote that it was…
  Strong Minds @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Quick tips to take care of your mental health today

in honor of #MentalHealthActionDay       Special Olympics is proud to partner with MTV and hundreds of other organizations on today's first-ever Mental Health Action Day. Special Olympics Strong Minds, an Inclusive Health program, aims to teach athletes coping strategies and pr…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 2:27 PM

It’s finally here... THE WEEKEND 🎉

here are some stories to kick it off.             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 [email protected] unsubscribe  
  Mother’s · [email protected]
May 9, 2021 at 1:52 PM

The votes are in!

See the winners for our Mother’s Day “Caption This” Contest       Happy Mother’s Day! The votes are in for the Mother’s Day “Caption This” contest! While we loved every one of the 1,532 captions our community submitted last week, there can only be three winners of our caption co…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 7, 2021 at 2:15 PM

We need your input!

See our top picks then VOTE for your favorite!       Dear Friend –– We had the best time reading all of your amazing and heartwarming entries for our Mother’s Day “Caption This” contest. Let me tell you, it was tough picking out our favorites for each photo, so we need your hel…
  Stefanie Sempek · [email protected]
May 5, 2021 at 4:46 PM

📸 Can you caption these photos? 📸

Mother’s Day edition       Hi there,  Moms make our world go round. And with Mother’s Day just around the corner it’s time to start celebrating. As a daughter to one of the World’s Best Moms (I am a bit biased), I know the impact a mother can have and –– let’s admit it –– most o…
  International Dance Day @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 5:09 PM

Just D A N C E

Celebrate International Dance Day with us!       That means it’s time to get movin', groovin', and shakin'. In honor of International Dance Day, we are excited to join the athletes of Special Olympics & dance it out to our favorite songs today! And we have a special treat…
  Megan Wolf · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 2:38 PM

🎶🎧 What’s your favorite song?

Celebrate International Dance Day with us this week!       Hey, guess what! One of my favorite days of the year is THIS THURSDAY. Can you guess? It’s International Dance Day! Our athletes are getting ready to bust a move and we have a very special request just for you.  We want …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 1:28 PM

[Spring Athlete Fund] 3️⃣ incredible things

your gift helps us accomplish!       Hello, Here are three incredible things your Spring Athlete Fund gift can help accomplish: Support virtual programs to help athletes stay fit and healthy at home Ensure that Special Olympics games and events come back stronger than ever when…
  Spring Athlete Fund @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 2:01 PM

2 minutes to help athletes return to play

Will you donate to the Spring Athlete Fund?       In your community and throughout the country, Special Olympics athletes are staying fit at home and preparing to take the field as soon as it’s safe again. They’re eager, excited and ready, so we need to make sure our events and…
  Nick Morgan · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 2:14 PM

YES 🟢 or NO 🔴

Let us know what you think       It’s been a tough year for our athletes. Many have not seen their Special Olympics teammates, friends and coaches in person in far too long. But Special Olympics athletes have been training at home and are ready and eager to jump back in the pool…
  Let Us Know @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 2:13 PM

What will you do?

Let us know how you plan to be healthy this weekend!       Friend  –– Though social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is keeping most people indoors, this Special Olympics athlete, Nick Borders, took it as an opportunity for a new –– and healthy –– start.  At…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 2:14 PM

All it takes is one click

Send some appreciation       Talented captain, motivated leader, and now virtual fitness instructor? Tan Yee Shu, an athlete from Special Olympics Singapore, checks all those boxes. When COVID-19 halted competitions and in-person training, Tan Yee Shu got busy. Despite lockdown,…
  Robert Schneider · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 2:32 PM

🔮We Predict Good Vibes this Weekend 🔮

Happy Friday!             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 [email protected] unsubscribe  
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 9:31 PM

RE: Expires at MIDNIGHT: Before World Health Day ends...

See your gift go twice as far to support healthy athletes.       Friend, did you have a chance to read our email below? Today is World Health Day, and at Special Olympics, inclusive health means everyone has access to quality health care and services. We’re so grateful that you …
  World Health Day @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 4:24 PM

Expires at MIDNIGHT: Before World Health Day ends...

Make a gift to support inclusive health care.       This is an outrage: Recent data shows people with intellectual disabilities (ID) are almost six times more likely to die from COVID-19 than people without ID — and yet they’re not on the priority list for the vaccine in many U…
  Chad, Special Olympics · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 4:41 PM

We are so close 💪

help us reach 150 donors       Goal: 150 Generous Donors! Hi, Friend. I have big news — and a request: First, the big news. We're getting close to reaching our end-of-month goal of 150 donors! So now, the request: We really, really need to reach this goal — because it's the act…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 2:26 PM

Make every athlete feel like a champion

Here’s how you do it             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 [email protected] unsubscribe  
  Kelli Seely, Special Olympics · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 2:57 PM

Will you be one of 150?

Say you'll chip in today       GOAL: 150 generous donors! This makes me proud: Here's why. Every time the number on this counter goes up, it represents a Special Olympics athlete whose life we've been able to change since you opened this email. Really: Each time you see that nu…
  Nick Morgan · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Quick question for you, Friend

let us know what you think       Friend,  Here at Special Olympics, we believe that individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) should have equal access to quality health care. But did you know life expectancy for people with ID is on average 16-20 years shorter, and they ar…
  Robert Schneider · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 8:23 PM

Guess what day it is?!

It’s Feel Good Friday!             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 [email protected] unsubscribe  
  Mary Davis, Special Olympics · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 5:02 PM

People with ID deserve priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine

Will you speak up with us?       Tell Congress: People with ID deserve vaccine access now Send your message >> One year ago today, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Our friends with intellectual disabilities (ID) have been even more isolate…
  Tim Shriver, Special Olympics · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 2:09 PM

The R-word is still being used

Pledge to stop its use and spread inclusion.       A punch in the gut. Someone spitting in your face. A cruel insult. Friend, that’s how hurtful, demeaning, and destructive the R-word is to the millions of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) worldwide. Our children with a…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
February 20, 2021 at 2:54 PM

Athletes need consistent support

Start your monthly gift.       Friend, did you know that making a monthly gift is the easiest, most effective way to support athletes this year? It’s true! For monthly supporters, recurring gifts allow you to plan your giving level each month that is comfortable, affordable, and…
  Rick (Special Olympics Dad) · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 3:18 PM

My son is a fighter

How Special Olympics helped Wyatt realize his full potential.       Hi there, Today, I want to share the story of my son Wyatt, and how supporters like you helped him discover the joy of sports and his true potential as a competitor.  But, writing about Wyatt is hard for me beca…
  Robert Schneider · [email protected]
February 17, 2021 at 6:12 PM

"I wouldn’t be anywhere without Special Olympics.”

Cindy needs your support       To Cindy, Special Olympics is home. It’s where she learned to work hard, to set, reach, and exceed her goals through sports. It’s where she acquired the skills to be a leader and mentor to her peers in her community. It’s where she finally found s…
  Wyatt Spalding, athlete · [email protected]
February 16, 2021 at 3:58 PM

L👀k at what Special Olympics gave me

the chance to be an athlete       Hi there —  My name is Wyatt and I’m a Special Olympics athlete.  When I was little, I looked up to NBA players. At 12 years old, I couldn’t go out for my middle school basketball team because of my cerebral palsy. But I kept trying. My brother …
  Love @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
February 14, 2021 at 3:49 PM

Show your ❤️ for an athlete

Sign our Valentine’s Day card             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 [email protected] unsubscribe  
  [email protected] · [email protected]
February 12, 2021 at 3:46 PM

Celebrating Black History Month

The Continued Push for Inclusion             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 [email protected] unsubscribe  
  Natalie Green, Special Olympics Athlete · [email protected]
February 9, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Athletes are telling Congress why Special Olympics matters. Will you support them?

Your gift will get them on the field.       Hi,  My name is Natalie Green and I am a Special Olympics athlete from the great state of Utah! Today, I am meeting virtually with my Members of Congress, along with Special Olympics athletes, Ambassadors, and supporters from 48 sta…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 5:13 PM

Yes or No?

we want to know what YOU think       Hi, Right now we are doing something powerful. This week, Special Olympics athletes, families and supporters from 48 U.S. states are meeting virtually with members of Congress. We're asking lawmakers to provide federal support for people wi…
  Megan Wolf · [email protected]
January 31, 2021 at 3:46 PM

FWD: Returning to play in 2021

Athletes need your support in the year ahead.       Hi there -- I know you care about Special Olympics’ mission and our work to build a more inclusive world. That’s why I wanted to reach out to you about committing to our 2021 Fund. Together, we can make 2021 a remarkable year…
  2021 Fund @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
January 29, 2021 at 2:58 PM

Give the joy of sports this year

Make a gift to our 2021 Fund.       Friend, have you heard about our 2021 Fund? It’s an incredible effort by this community to help athletes get everything they need to be safe and healthy in the year ahead. When you donate to the 2021 Fund today, you’ll help us: Send sports eq…
  Kelli Seely, Special Olympics · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 6:02 PM

Returning to play in 2021

How your gift makes that possible.       Hi there,  I hope you and your loved ones are safe, healthy, and doing well as we begin a new year. Last year was challenging for everyone. We all had to adapt to a new normal, filled with so many uncertainties.  For Special Olympics ath…
  Robert Schneider · [email protected]
January 22, 2021 at 9:57 PM

2021’s Inaugural Feel Good Friday

Start your year off right             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 [email protected] unsubscribe  
  [email protected] · [email protected]
January 1, 2021 at 5:08 PM

🎉 Happy New Year!

We can't wait to see what we achieve together this year       Happy New Year! We feel like celebrating! Thanks to our amazing community of supporters who helped us get through a challenging year. Your commitment to Special Olympics will help us continue the fight for health equality in 2…
  Tim Shriver · [email protected]
January 1, 2021 at 3:12 AM

[my final 2020 note] Right now we're short of our funding target

and need your help.       Hi there, we’re facing a critical moment for athletes. Right now we’re short of our year-end funding target. The donations we raise before midnight tonight are crucial because they help determine what we’ll be able to accomplish for athletes next year. That’s why we…
  Megan Wolf · [email protected]
January 1, 2021 at 12:08 AM

⏳ LAST CHANCE: 5X matched tax-deductible gifts! ⏳

And add your name to the donor wall       Time is running out to have your tax-deductible gift 5X MATCHED! Donate $10 before midnight (just a few hours away!) and it will be matched to become $50. Plus, to honor your incredible year-end gift, we’ll add your name to our website’s donor w…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 9:52 PM

[Just Announced] 5X gifts! 🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁

Ends at midnight!       Great news: Until midnight tonight, your tax-deductible gift of $10 becomes $50 to help us reach even more athletes in 2021! This is our biggest match of the year and the best chance to give athletes everything they need to succeed! Donate now to see your gift…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 2:57 PM

Please review before midnight!

It's your Athlete Supporter Record       What an opportunity! When you chip in, you get to be a part of an athlete’s journey to fitness, success, and happiness in 2021 — and your impact is TRIPLED if you give by midnight! We’re reviewing our donor files before the midnight tax deadline…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 10:54 AM

🚨 3X gifts access expires at midnight 🚨

Don't miss this chance!       We wanted to send you your 2020 supporter record, and make sure you have a chance to access your 3X match offer before it expires at midnight:   2020 Supporter Record   Name: Not on fileSupporter ID: 2109399Representing: your city2020 Online Giving To…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 2:08 AM

👀 See your supporter record and match offer

The deadline to update is tomorrow!       Friend, here’s what your TRIPLE MATCHED gift right now can mean for athletes in 2021: $30 = $90 >> Helps send basketballs to THREE teams in your community! $60 = $180 >> Helps train THREE athletes for an entire year! $200 = $600 >…