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  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 >…
  Special Olympics TRIPLE match · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 11:49 PM

(response needed) - athletes need you!

Don't miss this! TRIPLE match closing soon!       Help our athletes achieve their dreams! Don't wait: TRIPLE your tax-deductible gift to Special Olympics now! CLOSING SOON. Hi there –– A year like 2020 requires reflection –– about who we are, what we value and where we sit in the world.…
  3X Impact @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 8:20 PM

[Expires tomorrow] A 3X gift from your family

for athletes everywhere!       There’s one thing Special Olympics athletes want next year –– a chance. A chance to get on the field together when it’s safe again. A chance to be healthy and receive equitable, quality health care. A chance to be included and valued for exactly who they ar…
  Kelli Seely, Special Olympics · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 5:20 PM

(Please read) About our year-end funding goals

Athletes need your support!       Hi there –– After looking at our numbers today, I’m a little worried we won’t reach our year-end funding goals for 2020. But if every amazing supporter reading this email –– like you –– makes a gift of $10 today, we’ll meet our targets to make 2021 a st…
  Mary Davis · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 1:19 PM

How a gift from your state helps athletes like Wyatt

This is the best time to make an impact!       TRIPLE MATCH!Your gift of $10 goes three times as far >> One person can change the world. More than 50 years ago, our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, started Special Olympics in her backyard. Now we reach over 5.7 million athletes in…
  Maureen McCormick for Special Olympics · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 10:46 PM

[triple match] Your incredible support for people like my brother

It means so much to Special Olympics families.       Hi there! You may know me for my role as Marcia Brady on “The Brady Bunch”. But you may not know that along with my brother, Dennis, I have been a life-long supporter of Special Olympics. And today, as a Special Olympics Global Ambassa…
  Cailey · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 3:09 PM

3X PPE = 3X the hope for athletes!

This brings me hope       I’ll give you the hard news first: People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at a higher risk for COVID-19. But together we can send them resources, equipment, and hope during this difficult time. When you donate today, your gift of $10 is TRIPLE matched to…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
December 28, 2020 at 11:11 PM

✏️ Adding your name to the donor wall

Triple your impact to get your name added!       We’re so excited for January, and there’s a really fun reason why: every donor who makes a gift before midnight on December 31 will have their name featured on the Special Olympics website next month! Plus, every dollar donated right now…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
December 26, 2020 at 4:16 PM

We need your input

Answer this quick question today.       Friend, you know how important it is to support people with intellectual disabilities (ID) through the power of sports and inclusion. We’re so grateful you’re a part of this community and want to know if athletes can count on you in 2021. Will you ta…
  Mary Davis, CEO Special Olympics · [email protected]
December 25, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Happy Holidays!

From all of us at Special Olympics       To: Your Family From: Your Special Olympics Family Dear Friend, Every day, but especially today, we are so grateful for the support we’ve received in this incredibly challenging year. We would have never made it here without you! I’m thrilled …
  Tim Shriver · [email protected]
December 22, 2020 at 3:14 PM

[Video] My fireside chat with Cindy

Take a look!       I’m so thrilled to share this with you, Friend. Recently, I sat down with Cindy Bentley, a Special Olympics athlete from Wisconsin, for a fireside chat. You can watch our conversation now to hear us chat about her childhood, key moments from this year, and our vision for…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
December 21, 2020 at 3:21 PM

⏰ Just a few hours left to add your name!

We're sending a holiday card to the Shrivers!             Donate              Special Olympics 1133 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 380-3071 [email protected] email was sent to: [email protected]  
  Robert Schneider · [email protected]
December 18, 2020 at 3:41 PM

F 🎉 R 🎉 I 🎉 D 🎉 A 🎉 Y

that's right the weekend is finally here             Donate              Special Olympics 1133 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 380-3071 [email protected] email was sent to: [email protected]  
  Megan Wolf · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 3:14 PM

✍️ Add your name next to mine

Let's fill this card!       Will you help me thank the Shriver family this holiday season? Yesterday, we sent you an email about sending a holiday card to our chairman, Tim Shriver, and his family. Our goal is to fill it with as many names as possible to show just how much we appreciat…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 4:09 PM

A holiday card from YOU

and all Special Olympics supporters!       Do you have a moment to help us with a surprise? We’re sending a holiday card to our chairman, Tim Shriver, and the whole Shriver family, and we want to fill it with the names of all the dedicated supporters in this community! Will you add your…
  Nick Morgan · [email protected]
December 12, 2020 at 3:50 PM

FWD: [last chance] 3X more hopeful, active, connected

Make your matched gift now!       Hi Friend! This is the last call to make next year THREE TIMES more hopeful, more active, and more connected for Special Olympics’ athletes! When you donate right now, your gift will be TRIPLE matched to help more athletes experience the joy of sports i…
  Countdown @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 5:30 PM

⏰ Just hours left for 3X gifts ⏰

Together, we make our movement stronger.       Your TRIPLE match status Name: N/ASupporter ID: 2109399Suggested Gift: $10 which becomes $30 Match your gift today! Do you believe that every person with intellectual disabilities (ID) should be treated with dignity and respect? Do y…
  Shira Mitchell, SOI · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 1:11 PM

3 big reasons to support athletes like Prince:

People with ID need your support.       Hello, We’re just about halfway through our 48-hour match, and there are three big reasons we hope you’ll support athletes before this opportunity expires: Your gift of $10 will be instantly TRIPLED to $30 to support athletes in 2021! To honor yo…
  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]  
  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…
  [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]  
  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…
  [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…
  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…
  [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 …
  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…
  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…
  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, …
  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…
  [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…
  [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…
  [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…
  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…
  [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…
  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…