Fundraising Event

Fundraising Events and Promotions

Every year, Special Olympics Florida holds several major specialty fundraising events as well as ongoing fundraising programs, that help support our local Special Olympics programs.  These are great ways to get involved and help raise money, all while having a lot of FUN!

Tip-A-Cop Event

Second Street Bistro, 122 N 2nd St, Ft. Pierce
Tip-A-Cop fundraising events are organized by local law enforcement officers, where they serve as celebrity waiters at restaurants and all of the tips they receive are donated to Special Olympics Florida.

This event is from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.   Contact:  Damian Spotts, City of Fort Pierce Police Department, 772-370-0065

Tip-A-Cop Event

Meating Street Seafood and Steakhouse, 10553 SW Meeting St, Port St. Lucie
Tip-A-Cop fundraising events are organized by local law enforcement officers, where they serve as celebrity waiters at restaurants and all of the tips they receive are donated to Special Olympics Florida.

This event is from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.   Contact:  Damian Spotts, City of Fort Pierce Police Department, 772-370-0065 

Area 9 Bocce Competition

Big Pine Key Park, 31009 Atlantis Dr.
Contact:  Michelle Leonardo, 954-262-2150

Tip-A-Cop Event

LongHorn Steakhouse, 307 S.E. 17th Street, Ocala
Tip-A-Cop fundraising events are organized by local law enforcement officers, where they serve as celebrity waiters at restaurants and all of the tips they receive are donated to Special Olympics Florida.

This event is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.   Contact: Marion County Sheriff's Office - Sgt. David Woolf, 352-572-0726 or Sgt. Juan Ocasio, 352-266-4121. 
Download event flyer (PDF)

Cops on the Coop Event

Chick-fil-A, 835 Palm Bay Rd NE, West Melbourne

This 3rd annual fundraising event is organized by the West Melbourne Police Department

Area 9 Summer Games

Nova Southeastern, 3301 College Ave, Davie
Sports include:  Cycling, Cheerleading and Volleyball
Contact:  Michelle Leonardo, 954-262-2150

Coaches Training School - Swimming

New Port Richey Aquatic Center, 6630 Van Buren Street., New Port Richey

AdventHealth Lake Minneola Sunset Sprint Triathlon & 5K

6:15 PM
Waterfront Park, Lake Minneola, 100 3rd St, Clermont

Learn more:  sommersportsevents.com

Contact:  John Robles, 352-988-7998

                              

       

Cliff's Bar and Grill 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Hidden Hills Golf Club, 3901 Monument Road, Jacksonville
Volunteer Opportunity:
Cliff's Bar and Grill is hosting their 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament which benefits Special Olympics Florida - Duval County at Hidden Hills Golf Club on April 24, 2022.

Attendees of the event will be on the course all day followed by an auction and dinner that will raise funds for our program.

Volunteers will be assisting with the following duties:
  • Assisting with stuffing goodie bags
  • Assisting with set up at Hidden Hills, tents, chairs, and distributing coolers
  • Assisting at the golf course as a hole attendant, watch shots and record distances
  • Assisting the set up and break down the event
  • Assisting the dinner and awards as support
A variety of shifts are available throughout the day of the event. If you want to sign up for a shift, contact us to reserve a group.  Or register online.

Volunteer registration is required in advance, and we adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols.


Cliff's Golf Tournament

Tip-A-Cop Event

Chili’s, 287 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach
Tip-A-Cop fundraising events are organized by local law enforcement officers, where they serve as celebrity waiters at restaurants and all of the tips they receive are donated to Special Olympics Florida.

Event is from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Contact:  Chianti Fields, Broward County Sheriff's Office, Pompano Beach, 954-786-4200

Tip-A-Cop Event

Buffalo Wings & Rings, 1020 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte
Tip-A-Cop fundraising events are organized by local law enforcement officers, where they serve as celebrity waiters at restaurants and all of the tips they receive are donated to Special Olympics Florida.

this Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office event is from 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.




Tip-A-Cop Event

Sonny's BBQ, 15935 NW U.S. Highway 441, Alachua
Tip-A-Cop fundraising events are organized by local law enforcement officers, where they serve as celebrity waiters at restaurants and all of the tips they receive are donated to Special Olympics Florida.

Event is from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 
Contact:  Alachua Police Department, Thomas Stanfield, 386-462-1396

South Region Pickleball Clinic

Plantation Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation
Purpose: Teach Special Olympics athletes about the sport of pickleball, led by pro tour athlete Andy Rubenstein. This clinic will provide an overview of the sport, rules, and training for our athletes.   Contact:  Phil Farinacci, (347) 604 1550

Schedule:
9:45 a.m. Arrival
10:00 a.m. Introductions from our coaches and clinicians
10:15 a.m. First Session: Serving/Returning
10:45 a.m. Second Session: Dinking
11:15 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. Third Session: Third Shot
12:00 p.m. Fourth Session: Rules/Scoring
12:30 p.m. Lunch

Tip-A-Cop Event

Rob’s Bageland, 8217 N. Pine Island Road, Tamarac
Tip-A-Cop fundraising events are organized by local law enforcement officers, where they serve as celebrity waiters at restaurants and all of the tips they receive are donated to Special Olympics Florida.

This event is from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.   Contact: Barry Berhow, Broward County Sheriff's Office, Tamarac, 954-398-0735

Coaches Training School - Bowling

Spring Hill Lanes, 3447 Commercial Way, Spring Hill

Coaches Training School - Stand Up Paddle

Martin Luther King Park, 199 E Lake Silver Dr NE, Winter Haven

Coaches Training School - Swimming

North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville
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Torch Arrival Celebrations: Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg for Special Olympics USA Games

Various locations throughout Florida

Our dedicated Law Enforcement -- The Guardians of the Flame of Hope -- will carry the iconic torch during the Final Leg leading up to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games taking place in Orlando, Florida, June 5 through 12.  All are invited to witness the flame arrival in your local area as it continues its journey to the Games!  Read more to find the location near you.

View the Torch Arrivals (PDF)


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Collier County Stand Up Paddle Competition

Sugden Regional Park, 4284 Avalon Dr, Naples

Contact:  Chad Weber, 239-470-2241

Lee County Stand Up Paddle Competition

Bunche Beach, 18201 John Morris Road, Fort Myers
Contact:  Chad Weber, 239-470-2241