Since 2003, Publix Super Markets has served as the Premier Sponsor of the Florida Law Enforcement Torch Run. In 2007, Publix Supermarkets and its customers raised over $1.55M in just 3 weeks, by selling paper torches for Special Olympics Florida as part of the annual Procter & Gamble promotion that ran during the month of January. Publix Super Markets is a member of the Special Olympics Florida Hall of Fame.
ExxonMobil raises funds for Special Olympics Florida through special events (e.g., golf tournaments) and store donations. The renewed spirit of ExxonMobil will no doubt bring greater assistance to our organization in the coming years.
The Florida Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest annual public relations and fund-raising event amongst Special Olympics Florida and law enforcement agencies. Statewide, the participating chiefs, officers, sheriffs, deputies, agents and cadets from virtually every branch of federal, state, county and municipal law enforcement, represent a total of over 300 different agencies.
Funds are generated through the sale of the popular Torch Run T-shirts, hats, “bands of support,” and through various local fundraising events. You can support Special Olympics Florida and your local law enforcement agency by taking part in one of the many fun events they hold throughout the year or by buying this year's Law Enforcement Torch Run commemorative t-shirt or hat.
Each January, for the past 28 years, Special Olympics has joined forces with Procter & Gamble, to drives sales for P&G brands to benefit Special Olympics. Special Olympics calls on supermarkets across the U.S., garnering incremental shelf space and displays for P&G. In total, P&G will donate more than $500,000 to Special Olympics, the longest continuous running promotion for the Movement worldwide. A P&G study rated Special Olympics "Number One" among their consumers when compared to other national and international charities.
Florida’s Sun Sports (formerly known as Sunshine Network) continues their long standing support of Special Olympics Florida by providing donated broadcast time for four separate half-hour programs shown throughout the year as well as producing public-service announcements for our events. Sun Sports reaches 6.4 million cable households in Florida. Sun Sports is a member of the Special Olympics Florida Hall of Fame.
In Service to One, In Service to All. A simple statement, yet a powerful message! The Knights of Columbus are committed to making our communities better. Since the inception of Special Olympics programs, the Knights of Columbus have generously supported the efforts of our athletes. The Knights of Columbus have not only raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Special Olympics Florida, but their members and their families have also provided countless volunteer hours for training and competitions.
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With over 20 years in the car business, this family-owned and operated company resells automobiles, trucks, SUVs, mini-vans, and RVs, plus offers A.S.E. certified service. Diamond Auto Mall has two locations in Florida (Minneola and Wildwood), and the owners are active members of Family Christian Center in Clermont.
Diamond Auto Mall is the administrator of the Special Olympics Florida Vehicle Donation Program. By calling the toll-free number (866-260-4180), Brett, Tom, or Jack will be at your service to assist you in donating your vehicle today. Once the vehicle is on their lot, their commitment is to obtain the best retail sale for that vehicle, to maximize your donation to Special Olympics Florida. At Diamond Auto Mall...we cover all the bases!
A member of the Special Olympics family since 1973, the Legion Family (American Legion, Sons of American Legion, and the American Legion Auxiliary) have helped support the Mission of Special Olympics Florida unlike any other organization. The Legion Family places high importance on preserving American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation’s children, caring for veterans and their families, and teaching the fundamental of good citizenship. Each post has flexibility in planning programs and activities for organizations, and Special Olympics Florida is appreciative that we have been chosen as one of their charities for support. The Legion Family is a member of the Special Olympics Florida Hall of Fame.
The Walt Disney World Company has supported Special Olympics Florida for nearly 25 years, through a variety of efforts, including hosting World Games send-off celebrations, providing VoluntEars for local and state level competitions, sponsoring several of our annual fundraising events, serving as a Law Enforcement Torch Run sponsor, donating professional services to assist in strategic and organizational development of the organization and its volunteers, to much, much more!
We are proud to welcome our newest sponsor -- Florida Auctioneers Association. FAA is the organization for the professional auctioneer who performs auctions in the State of Florida. It was established to allow a medium in which the professional auctioneer can stay abreast of the lastest auction procedures, education, license law changes, and other events that would effect the auction profession. The FAA will manage a variety of fund-raising events to reach their goal of $30,000 to benefit Special Olympics Florida.
Legends Golf and Country Club joined the Special Olympics Florida family of sponsors in early 2005. Legends will play host to our State Golf Championships. Legends is located on US Hwy. 27, 3 miles south of Clermont. Selected in the January issue of Florida Golf Central Magazine as Number 1 in the list of Top Ten Golf Courses in Central Florida for 2002.
The National Training Center includes a state-of-the-art 37,000 sq. ft. fitness center, 70 meter x 25 yard aquatics center (with zero-depth entry) , and track & field complex that includes a 400 meter track and fully equipped infield area. Directed by two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner, Dr. Dot Richardson, the NTC has become a training complex with a reputation for outstanding facilities and staff.
Striving to be unrivaled in providing value, quality, and service, Pinch-A-Penny applies their business goals to their support for Special Olympics Florida, too. A Gold Medal sponsor for several years, Pinch-A-Penny and its 155 stores have raised thousands of dollars through corporate sponsorships and educational awareness campaigns.
Energy to live, work, dream, succeed - Progress Energy has made the communities they serve a top priority. They support organizations and programs that improve the quality of life in the communities where their employees and customers live and work. Through their annual employee campaign and corporate matching funds, Progress Energy contributes thousands of dollars each year to Special Olympics Florida.
Coca Cola’s support includes product donations for Special Olympics Florida games / competitions and fundraising events. Through special promotions with our partners, Coca Cola has helped build awareness and support for athletes and their families.
Target’s commitment includes empowering the communities it serves. Each week, Target contributes $2 million dollars to neighborhoods, programs and schools across the country. In Florida, their support not only includes Silver Medal sponsorship, but also Summer Games Bocce sponsorship and in-store promotions with other sponsors / vendors.
Serving Florida and the Bahamas with over 170 daily flights, Continental Connection has been a longtime friend, providing in-kind transportation to athletes and coaches. Their support has helped our athletes to inspire greatness by soaring to new heights.
In keeping with their tradition of encouraging education and advancement of their members, the Florida Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) is reaching out to advance Special Olympics Florida. As one of our new year-round sponsors in 2006, the Florida Chapter is proud to assist our athletes in achieving their personal best.
The CNA Foundation plays an essential role in building stronger relationships with the communities where CNA employees live and work. CNA Foundation contributions have funded the development of communities across the nation through civic involvement, volunteerism and the funding of vital programs. CNA is the country’s seventh largest commercial insurance writer and the 13th largest property and casualty company. CNA's insurance products include standard commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other property and casualty coverages. CNA's services include risk management, information services, underwriting, risk control and claims administration.
Coral Water, located in Largo, Florida is new to the Special Olympics Florida family. As of March, 2007, they have come aboard as the Platinum Sponsor for the Law Enforcement Torch Run and Year-Round Water Supplier. You will find Coral Water at all events and soon in a Publix stores near you. With the organic minerals and electrolytes found in Coral Water, taste the difference today...and feel the difference tomorrow!
Ypartnership (formerly known as Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russell) serves as Special Olympics Florida's Offical Advertising Agency. Using it's vast array of services, knowledge and experience, Ypartnership is helping the organization make Floridians aware of Special Olympics and how they can become a part of movement!
Ypartnership is one of America’s leading marketing, advertising and public relations agency, serving over 50 travel and leisure-industry clients worldwide. Renowned for its custom travel-related research, innovative account planning, interactive capabilities, and compelling creative product, Ypartnership is recognized world-wide as the industry’s only full-service communications marketing firm.
NuVox Communications is proud to support Special Olympics Florida by providing it's communications services. NuVox provides communications services to more than 100,000 business customers throughout the Southeastern and Midwestern United States. We encourage you to learn more about the Special Olympics Florida - NuVox referral program where your company can support our athletes and programs, at no extra cost to you, just by using NuVox for your communications needs!
Aim is a rapidly growing, family owned and operated company that prides itself on great service at a fair price. They serve most of Central Florida’s commercial and residential cleaning needs. Aim is very active within Lake County, as they support many local events and charities.
Today, more and more employers are re-examining their workplace charitable giving drives. With a goal of strengthening their support of local and national charity initiatives, enhancing employee relations, building campaign satisfaction, and delivering the highest percentage of employee gifts to charities, companies are examining how corporate philanthropy, including the workplace campaign, fits into their overall business and community strategy.
Companies understand that it’s important to eliminate even the perception of negative pressure to give. Also, the company wants to give its employees more ownership of a major workplace activity. And, companies know, the campaign needs to represent the diverse interests of employees and their families.
Special Olympics Florida recognizes this also and is a proud member of America’s Charities. America’s Charities can help employers position their campaigns as part of their community outreach by integrating workplace giving as a complement to other programs, such as volunteer outreach, community activism, and others. They help employers brand their workplace giving campaigns, extending existing internal or external community relations brands, or creating new brands specifically for the campaign, onto which other outreach could be added.
