Special Olympics Florida athlete Jonathan Doring began working at Publix when he was in high school. His current role as a cashier extends beyond work and into meaningful customer relationships.

Our Torch Icon Campaign at Publix is happening from January 12-21, bringing together Publix associates, customers and local communities to support nearly 70,000 Special Olympics athletes in Florida and beyond.

Congratulations to Marlynne Stutzman, who was honored by the Tampa Bay Lightning. As part of the award, Special Olympics Florida received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, presented by Jabil.

A year-end message from Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock.

Special Olympics Florida has been selected to participate in this year’s Great Charity Challenge.

Adrienne Bunn has been named the Special Olympics Female Athlete of the Year by the Big 12 Conference!   She was recognized in front of almost 85,000 people at the Big 12 Championship at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. She also attended the Big 12 Commissioner’s Reception, along with Special Olympics Florida Chief Operating Officer Meghan McLean.

Thank you to everyone who voted for Special Olympics Florida in the recent Jacksonville Jaguars-Tropical Smoothie Café Bellyflop challenge!

Over 450 participants gathered on the campus of Nova Southeastern University for the 18th annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions. The event, one of South Florida’s most anticipated fundraisers, celebrates community, compassion, and respect in an inclusive run/walk alongside Special Olympics Florida athletes. 

Our final 2023 race event took place with more than 300 runners and walkers coming out Bayfront Park in Miami to raise over $165,000 to support our mission.

A huge thanks to our partners at Holiday Inn Club Vacations for once again treating a Special Olympics Florida family to a complimentary stay at Orange Lake Resort in Orlando. 

Special Olympics Florida athlete Joshua Olds is one of the faces of a new Special Olympics national campaign designed to reclaim and redefine what it means to be special. 

We are proud to announce the newest members of the Special Olympics Florida Hall of Fame. The 2023 inductees truly embody the best of the Special Olympics movement.

More than 1,500 athletes and Unified partners from across Florida turned out for two days of competition at the ESPN Wide World of Complex. They participated in six different sports, including cornhole, flag football, gymnastics, pickleball, powerlifting, softball.

Special Olympics Florida honored the athletes, volunteers, and partners who make its work possible at a spectacular gala featuring music, dancing, fellowship, and fireworks. The Champions Gala, presented by Publix, was held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.

Nearly 500 participants came out to support the third annual race event.  A huge thanks to our host, the Promenade at Sunset Walk, and to our partners – Publix, Accenture, NDM Hospitality, Orlando Health, and Talk of the Town Restaurant Group.

Corporate partners and local leaders met at Gekko’s restaurant to promote the Race For Inclusion - Miami. Ron Goncalves, President and General Manager, Florida at Nomi Health – a Gold Sponsor of the Miami Race for Inclusion -- welcomed the attendees.

Two of our remarkable triathletes made history over the weekend by competing in and completing the World IRONMAN Championship in Kona, Hawaii. 

Congratulations to the Special Olympics Florida golfers who turned in award-winning performances at the 2023 Special Olympics North America Golf Championship.

Swimmers from across the state turned out recently for the Swim for Inclusion at Lake Cane in Orlando. 

You can support Special Olympics Florida when you make a reservation at Topgolf through October 31.

Hundreds of participants from across the state turned out to support our athletes and raise funds for our mission at races in Jacksonville, Key West and Pensacola.

A huge thanks to the University of South Florida and the USF football team for hosting our athletes at a recent USF Victory Day. 

The Tampa Bay Bucs and Miami Dolphins recently invited Special Olympics Florida athletes to preseason training camps.

More than 150 athletes traveled to Nathan Benderson Park for a great day of competition, featuring short and long-distance races in both individual and relay formats.

Special Olympics Florida gathered recently at Flemings on Brickell Avenue to express our gratitude to our sponsors and partners and to celebrate the courage and contributions of all people with intellectual disabilities.

Orlando Health – the Official Central Florida Health Home of Special Olympics Florida – recently opened the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute and invited two of our Athlete Leaders on an exclusive tour of this state-of-the-art facility.

For 22 years, Orlando journalist Jim Payne has been our champion. Special Olympics Florida honored him with a retirement celebration in Winter Park.

CSX has signed on as a corporate champion and will serve as the host for the Race for Inclusion – Jacksonville. Last week, they organized a Race for Inclusion sign-up event for their employees to learn about our Race for Inclusion campaign.

Thanks to the generosity of Nomi Health, Special Olympics Florida held one of the Panhandle’s largest Healthy Athletes screenings ever, which coincided with our Northwest Regional Games.