Barbara Collins, Special Olympics Mom · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 7:22 PM

My son Morgan

Sign the card for athletes       Hi there –– Nothing makes me proud more than my son, Morgan. He is kind, he is resilient, and he is inspiring.  And he happens to be a Special Olympics Texas athlete. As a mother, I know how powerful a simple gesture of kindness can be especially…

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  Golf Day @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

May 10, 2023 at 2:16 PM

[QUIZ] What are the odds of...

The answer is 1 click away →       ⛳ Happy National Golf Day! ⛳ Did you know that Special Olympics athletes have competed in golf since 1995? Did you also know that golf has been around since the 15th century, making it over 500 years old?! We’re always so excited when a courag…

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  Tyrone Hicks, Jr. · [email protected]

May 8, 2023 at 10:32 PM

[SIGN THE CARD] Celebrating Coaches

for National Coaches Week!       >> HAPPY NATIONAL COACHES WEEK! << Hi there,  I’ve been proving people wrong my whole life.  When I was born, doctors told my parents that I would not walk and that I would grow up with limitations to everything I did. But my dad rai…

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  Healthy Athletes @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

May 3, 2023 at 6:50 PM

Keep your mind strong 💪

with these helpful tips       Did you know that people with intellectual disabilities (ID) often do not have access to critical health services? Improving the health and well-being of people with ID is something we are passionate about. We call it Inclusive Health. May is Menta…

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  Dance Day @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

April 29, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Bust some moves with us 🕺💃

It’s time to DANCE!       It’s time to get moving, groovin, and shaking!  To celebrate International Dance Day, we've got an exciting surprise exclusively for YOU! We've handpicked a selection of Special Olympics' athletes and supporters' most beloved tunes that are sure to ma…

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  Megan Wolf · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 1:43 PM

FWD: Spring Athlete Fund Update

Will you be donor number 130?       Hi Friend – How are you? I am on the road headed to volunteer at a Special Olympics event in Washington, D.C.! I am so excited to see some athletes play their favorite spring sports. I want to make sure you saw our recent email below. We are s…

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  Your Record @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 2:07 PM

Spring Athlete Fund Update

See your giving history       Just look at that face! Athletes across the country are smiling just like that. Why? Because they are finally getting their chance. Their chance to play, their chance to win, and their chance to finally find a place where they belong. Special Olymp…

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  Sean Wheeler · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 3:23 PM

Your support could train an athlete for a whole year

All it takes is just $85       We believe in the power of sports to bring people together, to inspire individuals, and to change lives. With just one more lap in the pool, one more mile on the bike, or one more set at the bench. Special Olympics athletes work hard every day to …

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  Spring @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

April 24, 2023 at 9:21 PM

🌷 Spring is in the air 🌷

It’s time for spring training       Can you feel it? The air is warmer, the trees are budding, and the flowers are blooming. And athletes in your community and across the country are getting ready to hit the field this spring!  Can you guess what spring sport this athlete is pl…

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  Brian Gresham · [email protected]

April 14, 2023 at 12:52 PM

That Friday Feeling

Don’t miss these heartwarming stories             Donate              Special Olympics2600 Virginia Avenue NWWashington, DC 20037United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  

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  Stefanie Schiavone · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 3:09 PM

RE: 🤓 We have a question for you! 🤓

Can you guess?       Did you see our email? Yesterday we introduced you to some awesome Special Olympics athletes who are going for the gold! Thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities (ID) — from all around the globe — are training to do their best at the Special Oly…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 2:37 PM

🤓 We have a question for you! 🤓

We’ll even give you a hint       Hi there –– Special Olympics athletes all over the world are shaping the future of our movement. Their courage, resilience, and perseverance in the face of challenges serve as a source of inspiration to all of us! Reminding us that we, too, can o…

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  Sara Deur · [email protected]

April 8, 2023 at 2:23 PM

[Last Call] 2X gifts ending soon

Support inclusive health now.       I’m a Special Olympics staff member, so I know exactly why health screenings are so important. I see the direct impact that these screenings have on so many Special Olympics athletes around the world. The health and well-being of Special Olymp…

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  World Health Day · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 2:38 PM

2X MATCH: Supporting the health of athletes

Don’t miss this special match opportunity.       2X THE GIFTS FOR 🌎 WORLD HEALTH DAY 🌎 Hi –– At Special Olympics, we’ve made it our mission to both provide sports opportunities and support access to quality health care so athletes can live and play to their fullest potential.  …

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  Megan Wolf · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 1:30 PM

[Spring Athlete Fund Update] Just a few donors needed

Will you help us reach our goal?       Ok, – we’re going to jump right into some quick updates: The bad news: With just a few hours left in the day, we’re still about $2,375 away from meeting our Spring Athlete Fund end-of-quarter fundraising goal of $30,000. The good news: You…

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  Devon McCann · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 1:36 PM

Join hundreds of people from your community

who have already made a gift to support athletes       Special Olympics athletes are capable of breaking records, transcending limitations, and tearing down boundaries: But first they need your support >> There is only ONE DAY LEFT to support our end of quarter Spring Ath…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Your’s Spring Athlete Fund Supporter Record

Status is pending - ACT NOW!       Your chance to transform lives>> With our end of quarter fundraising deadline quickly approaching, how can we convince you to make your very first contribution to Special Olympics before midnight on March 31? What if we told you that Sp…

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  Spring Athlete Fund (via Special Olympics) · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 9:31 PM

You have the power to make athletes smile 😄

when you make a gift to Special Olympics       Loneliness. It's something we never want a Special Olympics athlete to face, Friend ... but the truth is that for many people with intellectual disabilities (ID), a life full of joy and connection can be hard to come by. That's why…

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  Brian Gresham · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 2:46 PM

Happy FRI-YAY!

Kick off the weekend with these Feel Good stories             Donate              Special Olympics2600 Virginia Avenue NWWashington, DC 20037United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

March 21, 2023 at 4:32 PM

Meet Derek, Thea, and Brina

and join us in celebrating them on World Down Syndrome Day!       Did you know today is World Down Syndrome Day?  Down syndrome is one of the most common types of intellectual disabilities (ID), and today we raise awareness about the condition and advocate for acceptance. It’s…

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  Cailey Doran · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 3:43 PM

☘️☘️ We’re feeling lucky ☘️☘️

Happy St. Patrick's Day       We’re feeling the luck of the Irish on our side today! And we just have a feeling that 2023 is going to be one lucky year.  From Spring Training to your local Summer Games to the World Games in Berlin, athletes are gearing up for an incredible year …

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  The Special Olympics Team · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 10:27 PM

Here’s to the women of Special Olympics

Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month       Extraordinary and talented women worldwide are forging change. At Special Olympics, we are surrounded by women of grit who smash stereotypes and break biases every day to lead, motivate and bring about much-needed change. Meet …

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  Alex Hannah · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Time to grab some 🍿

"Champions" is HERE       Hi Friend –– Have you heard? There’s a new film hitting the big screen today –– and we think you’re going to love it. Bringing actors together with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), "Champions" is the heartwarming story of a minor-league bask…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 11:02 PM

FWD: We need you to sign your name

Let’s create a community of acceptance 🤗       You are the catalyst for change.  Spread the Word: Inclusion is taking a stand against discriminatory words and actions to create a more inclusive world. And we know you’re ready to join the millions who have done the same and chan…

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  Jonathan Schillace · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 3:32 PM

We need you to sign your name

Today is Spread the Word: Inclusion       Hi there –– More than ever, the world is in need of action for inclusion. People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are used to a world of isolation, a world of loneliness, and a world where they feel like they don’t belong.  But it do…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Together, we’re going all in!

Will you join us?       Hi there –– What started out as the Spread the Word to End the Word, a campaign dedicated to ending the use of the R-word, has become Spread The Word: Inclusion. We’re focused not just on the elimination of a word but on the creation of a new reality: in…

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  Cailey Doran, Digital Fundraising Director · [email protected]

February 26, 2023 at 3:36 PM

Last Chance: Your first 3 monthly gifts matched!

Sign up today →       Today is the last day to start a recurring donation and  have your first THREE months of gifts DOUBLED! You know what’s amazing? Everyone benefits from recurring monthly gifts.  For monthly supporters, recurring gifts allow you to plan your giving level e…

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  Recurring Giving @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Your Top Five

Here’s why monthly giving is so important (and so simple!)       YOUR 2X SUSTAINING MATCH OFFER: PENDING Start your monthly gift today and your first THREE MONTHS of gifts will be matched! Did you know starting a monthly gift is one of the simplest and most effective ways to sup…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 3:34 PM

Your monthly gift MATCHED — for 3 months!

Athletes need you.       The oath that Special Olympics athletes recite at competitions is short but inspiring:  “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Special Olympics athletes are very brave. Every day they face stigma, discrimination, and exclusio…

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  Special Olympics · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 3:36 PM

You’ve got a text...

Are you ready to bring more joy to athletes?             Donate Monthly              Special Olympics2600 Virginia Avenue NWWashington, DC 20037United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  

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  Abby Thomas · [email protected]

February 20, 2023 at 2:14 PM

A few of these 📣​​📣 and some of 🎉🎉🎉

What’s your favorite way to cheer athletes on.       There are a lot of wonderful ways to describe you.  You are a friend, you are inclusive, and you are a very special supporter.  So much of what the Special Olympics community does is provide encouragement for athletes. Support…

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  Brian Gresham · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 2:59 PM

Got plans this weekend?

Start it off with these feel good stories             Donate Monthly              Special Olympics2600 Virginia Avenue NWWashington, DC 20037United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  

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  Monica Muten · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 3:42 PM

FWD: Leading the charge for inclusion

Right now in D.C       –– Did you see Selina’s email? I am having the best time watching Selina lead these meetings asking lawmakers to continue partnering with Special Olympics to provide high-quality, cost-efficient health and education initiatives in the United States! It i…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 3:39 PM

💕 Happy Valentine's Day! 💕

Let’s spread the love to Special Olympics athletes!             Donate Monthly              Special Olympics2600 Virginia Avenue NWWashington, DC 20037United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe   …

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  Selina Turgeon · [email protected]

February 13, 2023 at 9:26 PM

Leading the charge for inclusion

Athletes like me need your support       It’s an exciting week for Special Olympics and me. As a Special Olympics athlete from the great state of Maine, I am traveling to our nation’s capital to do something important: share our message of inclusion with Members of Congress and…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 3:53 PM

What do you think?

Should Special Olympics receive federal support?       Hi there –– Special Olympics is headed to Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.!  Next week, athletes, families, and supporters from 49 programs across the country are meeting with members of Congress to promote inclusion and adv…

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  Shira Mitchell · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 2:31 PM

This match is expiring tonight

There’s not a lot of time to chip in ...        ––  We want to make sure you are taking advantage of this match. You only have until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT to make a life-changing gift that will go 2x as far. Here’s what we have on record for you this month:  Name: N/A ID: 103260329 …

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  2X Match @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

January 29, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Your gift to support athletes: DOUBLED

Donate now.       Special Olympics changes lives.  Through sport, through friendship, and through a movement of inclusion in your state and around the globe.  You see, at Special Olympics, we’re trying to make the world a bit kinder and better every time an athlete hits the fie…

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  Sean Wheeler · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 2:52 PM

[2X MATCH] For inclusive health care

Your gift will be doubled to support Special Olympics athletes everywhere       HEALTHY ATHLETES MATCH BEGINS NOW! SEND 2X THE SUPPORT TO HELP PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, INCLUSIVE HEALTH CARE FOR EVERYONE >> Did you know that people with intellectual disabilities (ID) are amo…

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  Jacqueline Jodl · [email protected]

January 24, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Do you believe in education for all?

Let us know your thoughts       Hi there –– For over 50 years, Special Olympics has pioneered some of the world’s most powerful tools for the inclusion of those with intellectual disabilities. To drive greater inclusion in education, Special Olympics has created a simple but p…

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  Helena Zena · [email protected]

January 20, 2023 at 3:40 PM

FWD: Quick survey for you!

As one of our most important supporters….       Hi there ––  We wanted to take a moment to hear from one of our most important members of our Special Olympics family –– YOU.  Every day we strive to make the world a more inclusive place. Together we change lives through sport, h…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

January 18, 2023 at 4:04 PM

🧐What do you think

How can we make 2023 our most joy-filled year?       Hey there, did you know that your dedication, support, and enthusiasm helps build a world full of love and inclusion? It’s true! None of the work we do for athletes is possible without you.  As we begin a brand new year, we wa…

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  World Games Countdown · [email protected]

January 17, 2023 at 4:08 PM

150 days to go!

Until the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin!               Donate              Special Olympics2600 Virginia Avenue NWWashington, DC 20037United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  

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  Brian Gresham · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 4:18 PM

🔌 Unplug with some Feel Good Friday news

Happy 2023!             Donate              Special Olympics2600 Virginia Avenue NWWashington, DC 20037United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  

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  Mary Davis, Special Olympics CEO · [email protected]

January 3, 2023 at 3:46 PM

🎉 We did it 🎉

Breaking records to bring joy in 2023       My friends, this is amazing! I want to start this new year by saying thank you for being a part of the Special Olympics community — and helping us raise the funds to keep our programs strong in 2023 and beyond! I am so moved by this re…

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  Last Chance @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

January 1, 2023 at 4:01 AM

⏰ The clock is ticking!

Only hours left to have your gift matched 5x       Special Olympics athletes are capable of going to a million different places and achieving their dreams in a million different ways: But they need your support >> There are only a few hours left of 2022, and we still have…

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  Megan Wolf · [email protected]

January 1, 2023 at 1:02 AM

5X Match: Supporter Record for YOU

it’s time to help FIVE times as many Special Olympics athletes       🗝 You hold the key 🗝 Only a few short hours remain to unlock 5X THE JOY for athletes >> Throughout 2022, this community showed up again and again and again. With your support, care, and enthusiasm, you h…

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  Special Olympics HQ · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 10:02 PM

This only happens once a year (5X gifts today)

Pay it forward before tonight’s fireworks             Donate              Special Olympics1133 19th Street NWWashington, DC 20036-3604United States (800) 380-3071 Contact Us | Email Preferences unsubscribe  

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  Tim Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 7:05 PM

[5X MATCH] 🔓 Just unlocked!

Spread 5X the joy before midnight       5X MATCH: Your tax-deductible gift can change the lives of FIVE TIMES as many Special Olympics athletes today. I invite you to give now >> This is tremendous. Special Olympics has just unlocked our most impactful match of the year! T…

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  Triple the Joy @ Special Olympics · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Can we count on you to triple your impact?

Last day alert       📣3X Match Before Midnight  📣3X Match Before Midnight  📣3X Match Before Midnight  We’re glad we caught you. Here are three important reasons we’re asking you to make 3x the impact with Special Olympics right now: Your 3x match ends at MIDNIGHT. When the bal…

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