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Celebrating a community where everyone has the lifelong opportunity to develop physically, socially, and emotionally through sports, wellness and leadership training.
Special Olympics Florida
More than 500 athletes and Unified partners competed in 19 sports at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games!
Making a difference in Florida
It takes all of us to create a world of inclusion — athletes, volunteers, families, sponsors, coaches, the general public — who are willing to open our minds and hearts and provide new opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
Participation
96,341
Volunteers
51,003
Athletes
76,976
Competitions
176
Number of lives changed? Every one of them!
Features
Guardians of the Flame
Starting in March, more than 300 law enforcement agencies will be carrying the torch on a 1,500-mile trip through 67 counties. The intrastate torch relay will culminate at the Opening Ceremony of our Special Olympics Florida State Games in May when they bring the Flame of Hope™ into the stadium.
Make A Difference
Coaches are superstars who help our athletes learn, grow and improve. Help us build our next generation of volunteer coaches. We'd love to add you to our roster.
June 20-22, 2025
Athletes and coaches will come together for Training Camp. This is a major milestone on the road to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota.
Learn more about your local program!
Stay In Touch
News, updates and stories!
Coach Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Special Olympics Florida coach Valerie Lundin has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Special Olympics North America for her more than 40 years of service.
Volunteer Spotlight: Frank Marion
Throughout the month, we are recognizing the remarkable volunteers who work with us every day to help Special Olympics Florida athletes lead happier, healthier lives.
Wonderful Wawa
A huge thanks to our friends at Wawa for providing 450 Wawa gift cards for distribution to our athletes. It’s just one of the ways Wawa support our athletes and our mission.
Athletes Conquer Boston Marathon
Four Special Olympics Florida athletes recently took part in the Boston Marathon, joining almost 30,000 other runners in one of the most prestigious races in the world.
Savor the Bay and Sunshine Bowl
The two-day celebration of food and football took place earlier this month at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Volunteer Spotlight: Suellen Carvalho
Throughout the month, we are recognizing the remarkable volunteers who work with us every day to help Special Olympics Florida athletes lead happier, healthier lives.