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  Devon McCann · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 1:58 PM

[2X MATCH] for athletes like Charlotte

Your gift will be DOUBLED today       Giving Tuesday MATCH: Help Special Olympics go 2X as far for athletes like Charlotte >> What’s it like to defy the odds? Just ask Charlotte Merrill. Charlotte was born with cerebral palsy and ataxia. Doctors told her parents that she …
  Tim Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Would you like to give TWICE as much joy to athletes?

This is your chance       Hello it’s Giving Tuesday, one of the most important days of the year here at Special Olympics. What we raise today will directly impact how many athletes we can support as they find their joy and fulfill their dreams.  We’re thrilled to have a limited …
  Emma Broyles for Special Olympics · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 2:02 AM

[2X Match] for people like my brother

Would you join me in supporting Special Olympics?       A special 2X match Giving Week offer for you >> Hithere, my name is Emma Broyles, and in 2022, I was named Miss America. But long before I donned the crown and sash, I had the honor and privilege of being a part of th…
  Cheri DeQuattro · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 9:20 PM

Your gift of $25​ matched in honor of athletes like RJ

Deadline approaching       Ending soon! Your Cyber Monday gift is MATCHED right now. Fund twice as many moments of joy in 2023 >> What was RJ’s first moment of joy? It came when this Special Olympics athlete — who’d been told he’d never succeed in traditional schooling — r…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 5:02 PM

🤘Let’s rock this Cyber Monday

Your 2X match       Hi there — Every broken barrier, every dive in the pool, and every home run — they start with a Special Olympics athlete being able to step on the playing field for the very first time.  That’s where you come in: Your gift can make the difference between an a…
  Alex Hannah · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 2:04 PM

Your gift makes me wanna 🕺🕺🕺

Donate today >>       2X MATCH: Don’t wait until it's too late.  Give now and send TWICE the support >> The first year I went to the Special Olympics summer games, we had a team victory dance party after the events — but I didn’t join in. I was embarrassed and I felt…
  Meghan Meyers, Special Olympics · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 11:03 AM

🔓Giving Week 2X match unlocked

You can make a powerful impact       2X Match: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late! Give in honor of athletes and DOUBLE your impact That first shot.  That’s all Special Olympics athletes need: that first shot to show the world their abilities. That first shot at joining a team. That…
  Supporter Record @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
November 27, 2022 at 11:02 PM

[Your Donation Update]

please DOUBLE your gift to Special Olympics today:       There are over 5.4 million athletes and people with intellectual disabilities (ID) who turn to Special Olympics and its supporters each year for help.  Your gift today — now MATCHED — will help these athletes find their pa…
  Shira Mitchell, Special Olympics · [email protected]
November 27, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Give TWICE the confidence, TWICE the courage, and TWICE the friendship

Your Special Olympics gift DOUBLED       Today we're launching our GIVING WEEK MATCH now for people who have yet to make an online gift to Special Olympics! There are so many reasons to get started with your gift today and help Special Olympics athletes get on the field: Ther…
  Tim Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman · [email protected]
November 24, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with joy

I want to extend my sincere gratitude       Dear Friend, As is the tradition on Thanksgiving, I want to begin this message by expressing my sincere gratitude.  Gratitude for this incredible community. Gratitude for the awe-inspiring athletes who embody the inclusion revolution. …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 2:04 PM

A very happy “Day of Joy” to you

Let’s celebrate       So many things bring us joy at Special Olympics, don’t they? The joy of friendship. The joy of sports. The joy of inclusion and bravery. But what about the joy of celebrating one another?  Special Olympics athletes are brave, incredible, and deserve all th…
  Ornaments @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
November 20, 2022 at 4:30 PM

[Update for You]

we only have 1,136 Special Olympics ornaments left >>       I just checked our stock, and we’re down to only 1,136 holiday ornaments! They’re going faster than we anticipated! Get yours today >> By purchasing this beautiful ornament for $65 or more, you’ll help bring…
  Brian Gresham · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 2:17 PM

☀️ We know you’re going to have the best weekend ever!!! ☀️

Start it off right with these stories.             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  
  Megan Wolf · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 4:25 PM

🎁 These gifts are going fast!

Donate to get yours today!       I don’t know about you, but I always feel like the holidays sneak up on me.  That’s why I wanted to ensure that you saw the 2022 Special Olympics ornament. It’s a perfect addition to your holiday decorations or an excellent gift for a loved one …
  Deck the Halls @ Special Olympics · [email protected]
November 15, 2022 at 4:27 PM

[Limited Edition] The 2022 Special Olympics holiday-ornament

It’s time for some holiday cheer       The holidays are almost here! And just in time, our beautiful 2022 Special Olympics ornaments are ready for you and yours! At this magical time of the year filled with a little extra love, light and joy, we're so excited to share this beau…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 13, 2022 at 3:08 PM

[GOAL UPDATE] we still need your support

It’s the perfect time to help us get athletes off the sidelines             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe   …
  The Special Olympics Team · [email protected]
November 11, 2022 at 1:31 PM

🇺🇸 Thank You to Those Who Served 🇺🇸

Happy Veterans Day             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  
  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 …