What Can YOU Do To Help?

The organization understands that not everyone has time to volunteer, or they don't feel comfortable volunteering. That is way they have came up with other ways to show support.

One way, of course, is to donate money. Any amount is helpful to the Special Olympics. They can use it for purchasing sports materials, uniforms, or training manuals for the athletes. Some bigger businesses will match their employees donations. You could also sign up for the monthly donation program. Some people think that this organization only has a biennial celebration. There is training and events all over the world happening every day! A monthly gift goes a long way here, and is put to great use.

Giving donations or time both help this non-profit organization. What they are doing out there is amazing. Not only are they providing people with intellectual disabilities a time to shine and compete, but they are spreading awareness to many undeveloped countries. In some countries people would be banished is they seemed "different." With the help of the Special Olympics, awareness is being spread to educate countries about people with disabilities and how to recognize and respect them.

To make sure this organization is able to keep reaching to these countries they need these donations and volunteers! If you are interested please follow this link: DONATE NOW!

How to get involved!

Special Olympics provides many different ways to get involved in their organization. One way is by donation. You could also be a coach or trainer for a team or individual. There are volunteer opportunities that could be anywhere from one day to a whole year.

An example of a year round job would be a special events coordinator. If you do not have that much time to commit you could join the group for a day as a scorekeeper or concession worker. There are also options if you want to be a little more involved than one day, but not having it take over your busy life. The organization needs local volunteers to register the athletes, manage websites, plan events, take pictures, and much more to spread the word about Special Olympics.

If you are interested in volunteering you can follow this link : VOLUNTEER!
To find Special Olympic sites in YOUR area go here: Closest site to you!

What is it all about?

The Special Olympics is an organization that gives people with intellectual disabilities a place to shine. They do fund raising all year and then hold events all over the world that are just like the regular Olympics. This gives these people a chance to be part of an incredible event. It is amazing how much they have grown over the past decade. Not only are they giving these people an amazing opportunity, but they are also giving aid to countries in need of funds for research or medicine for these people.
It is incredible some of the athletes that have walked through this program. They hold records just like real Olympians. Although not everyone is outstanding at their event, everyone takes something away from this experience. If no life lessons, then definitely a group of friends which is hard for people with intellectual disabilities. The Special Olympics organization is one of the leading efforts to raise help and appreciation for people with disabilities, and they do a great job. I cannot wait to see how much more this group will do in the future!!

If you would like to explore the website for this organization on your own you can follow this link: SPECIAL OLYMPICS

You can also view some sideshows of pictures here: PICTURES

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