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  Special Olympics HQ · [email protected]
November 10, 2022 at 2:41 PM

JOY-O-METER UPDATE: 612 donors still needed

Give joy today       Here’s the deal: Special Olympics athletes across the country are getting ready for their next competition — but if they are going to compete, they need the right equipment. That is where you come in >> So far, 388 donors have helped fill our JOY-O-ME…
  Helena Zena · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Help us spread the JOY!

Give now >>>>       Did you know that a Special Olympics event or practice might be the first time an athlete has stepped on the field? Or the first time they've gotten to experience the pride of being on a team?  THAT is why it is so important that we get every ath…
  Sara Deur · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Help us create a more inclusive world!

Together, we can ensure no one is left on the sidelines       This community really is amazing. Together, we’ve changed laws, schools, workplaces, hearts, and lives — and fought to give people with intellectual disabilities (ID) a place to flourish without negativity or limits…
  Your Friends at Special Olympics · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Loretta Claiborne is making a more inclusive world

And you can too!       Loretta Claiborne felt isolated for most of her childhood. She was born partially blind and with intellectual disabilities (ID). She couldn't walk or talk until age four, and other children taunted her mercilessly for her differences. But Loretta’s whole l…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 1:18 PM

So much more is possible in an inclusive world 🌎✨

Are you ready to make it a reality?       Can you see it?  A world of respect, acceptance, and opportunity. A world that has more joy and more love. Where every person, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to pursue their dreams.  That is the inclusive world Special Olympi…
  Your Status @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 5:17 PM

Your October Impact

Give today and your gift will be matched!!       Hello –– We know you share in our belief that every person with intellectual disabilities (ID) deserves to be treated equally and experience the joy of sports. Just by being a Special Olympics supporter you’ve given confidence to …
  Dan Orzechowski · [email protected]
October 30, 2022 at 12:31 PM

You have the power, with just a few clicks

Make a difference in the lives of athletes today       OK, first, here's a really important question: Special Olympics + You = ?? The answer: lives completely transformed!  You are a crucial part of this community, and that is why we’re reaching out to you today. For every athle…
  Megan Wolf · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 1:03 PM

We’re committed to athletes no matter the cost

But we need your support       I wanted to check in quickly before the end of the day. There is so much we can do to support athletes right now: scheduling events, distributing equipment and scheduling life-changing health screenings.  Can we count on you at this pivotal moment…
  Your Friends at Special Olympics · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Equipment⚽️, Space🏫, and Community🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Your gift makes them possible for athletes             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 2:09 PM

Can we count on you?

Your gift keeps Special Olympics affordable and accessible       Your's gift to support athletes waiting to get in the game! Donate now >> We NEVER want cost to be a barrier to people with intellectual disabilities (ID) who want to experience the power and joy of sports. I…
  Brian Gresham · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 1:51 PM

Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Your Feel Good Friday             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  
  Mia Camp · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 3:27 PM

Re: Bullying Prevention

Will you pledge to help us end bullying once and for all?       I have been bullied before. And it hurts. Sometimes I feel like Special Olympics athletes are targeted for just being different.  But in the Special Olympics Athlete Oath, we are told that we need to be brave in th…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 17, 2022 at 8:49 PM

A world without bullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Month       Special Olympics has changed millions of lives. Through sport, through health, and through our powerful movement of inclusion. Every day we are fighting for equality and dignity for all people with intellectual disabilities (…
  Shira Mitchell · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 2:06 PM

In honor of Nate and Abigail

Celebrate DSAM with us       Hi there - October is a month for celebration. It’s a time to raise awareness and shatter stereotypes. Why? Because people with Down syndrome are just like you and me. They have similar hopes and dreams. They can drive, go to work, go to college, go…
  Devin McCann · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 8:07 PM

➡️ What your gift can do for athletes with Down syndrome

Spread the message of love, acceptance, inclusion, and respect       Did you know October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month (DSAM)?  Down syndrome is one of the most common types of intellectual disabilities (ID). So it’s no surprise that each year in October, we join together w…
  Alex Hannah · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 2:17 PM

300 donors will make a perfect score

Can we count on your gift?       Bowling is not only my favorite sport, but it has taught me a lot.  I’ve been bowling with Special Olympics for 11 years, and I’ve made a lot of friends and amazing memories through this sport. I even competed at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Ga…
  Helena Zena · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 8:40 PM

FWD: 🎳the unsung hero of Special Olympics

Make a gift today!       Hi there — As one of our amazing Special Olympics supporters, that makes you unforgetta-bowl! And we also don’t want you to forget that for every athlete ready to bowl their first strike, there are more athletes still waiting for their chance. Today, wil…
  300 [email protected] · [email protected]
September 27, 2022 at 1:24 PM

Let’s strike joy

Your donation will support new bowlers around the world             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  
  [email protected] · [email protected]
September 25, 2022 at 1:50 PM

🎳the unsung hero of Special Olympics

Help us bowl a perfect score with a gift today       Heythere, did you know that you’re helping Special Olympics create a better, more just world through inclusion, generosity, love . . . AND BOWLING?!  You may not think of bowling as competitive, but it’s one of Special Olympi…
  Brian Gresham · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 3:30 PM

TGIF: Have a great weekend!

Here’s some good news about inclusion             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  
  [email protected] · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 1:50 PM

You’re not on our birthday calendar 🗓️

Share your birthday today >>       Hi there, I wanted to make sure you saw our note asking for your birth date so we can mark it on our calendar. Your support means the world to us and to Special Olympics athletes, and we want to celebrate your big day with you! When you …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
September 18, 2022 at 2:40 PM

We want to celebrate YOU! 🥳️🥳️

Just let us know when your birthday is!       Birthdays are a big deal at Special Olympics. Cake and ice cream, streamers, a birthday playlist, party hats – we love it all!  Celebrating someone’s birthday is a way of expressing gratitude and appreciation for who they are and a…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 2:21 PM

[PUZZLE] find the missing piece

and complete the picture       Special Olympics athletes bring strength, bravery, and commitment. Coaches, unified partners, and volunteers add enthusiasm on and off the field. Parents and friends provide cheers of joy and love. And there’s one more very important p…
  Helena Zena · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 10:02 AM

FWD: 💯DONORS IN 2️⃣4️⃣HOURS

You only have a few hours later       GOAL: 100 DONORS DONATE NOW >> We will keep this short. Special Olympics changes lives. Through sport, through inclusive health, and through a movement of inclusion in your community and around the globe. You can help us change more li…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 1:59 PM

💯DONORS IN 2️⃣4️⃣HOURS

Will you help?       Hi there –– We need your help! We’re looking for 100 donors in the next 24 hours to chip in and help athletes get back on the field this fall. Will you make a gift of $25​ now to help us reach this goal? Give $25​ now >> Give $50 now >> G…
  Brian Gresham · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 4:09 PM

🎶 It’s Friday night and the feelings right 🎶

Start your weekend off with some feel good stories             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  
  The Special Olympics Team · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 10:15 PM

ICYMI: Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

See what happened in Detroit earlier this month       Hi there,  The Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 presented by Toyota earlier this month showed the world how the power of sport builds and shapes a diverse community that unites and empowers people of all abilities, from all …
  Cailey, Special Olympics · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Your first gift ➡️ MATCHED

Check out this EXTRA-special offer       YOUR 2X SUSTAINING MATCH OFFER: PENDING Start your monthly gift today and your first gift will be matched! For monthly supporters, recurring gifts allow you to plan your giving level each month that is comfortable, affordable, and impactf…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 1:56 PM

⏰ The clock is ticketing - help them start their journey

Your first recurring gift can still be matched             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  
  [email protected] · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Special Olympics is a journey that lasts a lifetime

Start your monthly gift today       It could start with a basketball. Or an initial lap around the pool. Sometimes it starts with a simple handshake.  Whatever the first moment might be, when people with intellectual disabilities (ID) join Special Olympics, they are embarking on…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 1:18 PM

→ I’m In

All it takes is one click to show your support       To Beth, Special Olympics is home.  It’s where she learned to work hard and to set, reach, and exceed her goals through swimming with Special Olympics Ohio. It’s where she acquired the skills to be a leader and mentor to her …
  Abby for Special Olympics · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 1:14 PM

From athlete to advocate

Micah Compton continues to amaze       Hiya – Did you know that Special Olympics athletes are advocates at heart? It’s true! As athletes find their community, grow their confidence, and tell their stories through Special Olympics, they become powerful advocates for a more inclu…
  Megan Wolf · [email protected]
August 8, 2022 at 10:06 PM

Mary-Ellen never stops pursuing her dreams

Find out what else she has in common with Special Olympics athletes       Hello there, The place athletes begin their journey with Special Olympics is seldom where they end up. They learn new skills, play new sports, find new passions, lead their communities — the list goes on …
  Shira Mitchell · [email protected]
July 31, 2022 at 12:03 PM

🚨THIS MATCH EXPIRES AT MIDNIGHT 🚨

Have your gift doubled today!       !! LAST CHANCE TO MATCH YOUR GIFT !! DOUBLE MY GIFT! Hi there –– When you become a part of the Special Olympics movement, you become a part of a community that is changing the lives of millions of people around the world.  All month l…
  Special Olympics 2X Match · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Want to double your gift?

Act now before this match expires!             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 1:10 PM

Your July Special Olympics Supporter Record

Status is pending - ACT NOW!       Hithere, we can’t believe it's already the end of July! It’s time to show up for athletes — in a big BIG WAY.   We’re raising $50,000 before midnight on July 31. We’re not gonna lie — this is a BIG goal, and it’s going to require that our comm…
  Mia Camp · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Here’s your match offer

Help athletes like me take their first shot!       GOAL: $50,000 >>>>>> Every gift matched 2x! <<<<<< I was shaking, breathing quickly, sweat was beading on my brow. My eyes never left the basket. My name is Mia Camp, and I’ve been a part of …
  Monica Muten · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 2:23 PM

We still haven’t seen your name on our Inclusion Pledge

Become a 🏅Champion of Inclusion🏅       Tyrone Hicks Jr. is nothing less than impressive. He is an athlete leader at Special Olympics Massachusetts, a playmaker on his Unified flag football team, and is one of our🏅Champions of Inclusion🏅. Born with cerebral palsy, Tyrone was told…
  Inner Champion @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 2:01 PM

What is your Champion of Inclusion title?

Take the quiz and find out!       All month long, we’ve been celebrating the incredible, moving, and ah-freakin-mazing 🏅Champions of Inclusion 🏅from our Special Olympics community. But there is one very important champion we haven’t recognized yet...  IT’S YOU, OF COURSE! You do…
  Stefanie Sempek · [email protected]
July 18, 2022 at 9:37 PM

➡️ Your name belongs on our Inclusion Pledge

Say you #ChooseToInclude       Hi there, Before Special Olympics, Mackenzie felt like an outcast. That she didn’t have any friends. She always dreamed of making connections where she felt a little less alone. Then she found Special Olympics and her whole life changed. She finall…
  Brian Gresham · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 1:12 PM

Have the best weekend!

And kick it off with Feel Good Friday             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 12, 2022 at 3:26 PM

Will you be signature 12,012?

Say you #ChooseToInclude       Karen Ryan wakes up every day and proves that a mother’s love has no bounds. When her daughter, Violet was born, there were no congratulations. No “your baby is beautiful.” It was just, “she looks like she has down syndrome”.  That was the start …
  The Special Olympics Team · [email protected]
July 10, 2022 at 1:14 PM

🎂Celebrate our founder on her birthday 🎂

And pledge to #choosetoinclude             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 2:02 PM

🔍 Discover more about Special Olympics

Take our quiz       It all started with one woman. Who saw the injustice around her and set out to change the world. She saw potential where others saw inability. She united people through the joy of sport. She believed inclusion, not exclusion, was the only way to move our soci…
  Champions of Inclusion @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 3:22 PM

Help us get 50,000 signatures before the end of the month

Will you sign our Inclusion Pledge?       Hello there, The world would not be an inclusive place without you and the millions of supporters around the world who come together leading the charge for respecting and embracing all abilities in sports, in schools, and in the communit…
  Special Olympics Team · [email protected]
July 4, 2022 at 2:39 PM

Happy Independence Day

Red, white and blue             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  
  Shira Mitchell · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 3:43 PM

Let’s check your halftime score

Last change to make a gift       Hi Friend - We just took a look at your 2022 Halftime Report and just wanted to check in! There are still so many athletes across the country waiting for their chance to play. Will you help them as we approach the second half of the year? A singl…
  Beat The Buzzer @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 3:23 PM

Basketball is a team sport

And we need you on our team       >> Special Olympics 2022 Halftime Report. Donate today! >>       Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us |…
  Mia Camp · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 1:43 PM

Have you ever sent a basketball flying into the hoop?

It's one of the greatest feelings in the world       This is an awesome chance to change the course of someone’s life. For every Special Olympics athlete tearing it up on the court, there are dozens more waiting on the sidelines ready to get in the game.  My name is Mia Camp. I…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 27, 2022 at 9:53 PM

Your Halftime Report

See how your giving can make an impact       Did you hear that? That's the sound of the halftime buzzer — we’re just about six months into the Special Olympics 2022 sports season!!  This community has already done so much this year to help athletes feel strong, supported, and c…