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!

Team Florida Send-Off Celebrations

Various Florida locations

Our Special Olympics Florida athlete, Unified partners, and coaches have been training for years. Now is their chance to shine and compete at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando from June 5-12. Please join us for our Team Florida Send-Off Celebrations at the following:

Tallahassee Send Off
Chiles High School: 7200 Lawton Chiles Ln Tallahassee, FL 32312
11am – 12pm

Jacksonville Send Off
TIAA Bank Field: 1 TIAA Bank Field Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32202
11:30am – 1:00pm
Guests should park in Lot J and enter the West Club Gate by the Jaguars Statue

Port St. Lucie Send Off
Clover Park – 31 Piazza Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Time: 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Please park in the NW Stadium Dr. Parking area

South Florida Send Off
PNK Stadium: 1350 NW 55th St., Ft Lauderdale, FL
11:30am – 1:00pm
Busses will drop off athletes in the Blue Lot – North End and this will be the entrance for all guests as well

Tampa Send Off
Buccaneers AdventHealth Training Center – 1 Buccaneer Place, Tampa, FL 33607
12:00pm – 2:30pm
Turn into the facility (off of Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd) and follow signage for special event parking

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2022 Special Olympics USA Games

Various Central Florida locations

Tune In: Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony

12:00 PM
Watch on ABC

Charlotte County Stand Up Paddle Competition

1960 19th St E, Boca Grande
Competition:  8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Contact:  Stanley Sylverain, 941-404-0361

Tip-A-Cop Event

Mojo’s, 4620 E. Silver Springs Blvd., 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)

Tune-In Alert: USA Gams Closing Cememony

7:50 PM
Live on YouTube
Tune in at 7:50 p.m. EST to watch the livestream of Closing Ceremony on YouTube.  Show starts at 8:00 p.m.

Broward County Stand Up Paddle Competition

Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Contact:  Coach Mark Sesto


Monroe County Bowling Competition

NAS Air Lanes, Boca Chica Naval Air Station, Key West
Contact:  Pat Hart, 305-240-1655

Lake County Bowling Competition

Lakeside Lanes, 1950 Classique Lane, Tavares

Competition:  3:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Contact:  Cathy Tagliareni, 407-617-9200

   

Tip-A-Cop Event

4:00 PM
Texas Roadhouse, 745 US 27/441, Lady Lake
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.


Tip a Cop Flyer

Monroe County Stand Up Paddle Competition

Higgs Beach, Atlantic Blvd., Key West

Competition is from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Contact:  Ruth Holland, 305-923-0288.

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Celebrating Champions of Inclusion

Virtual Campaign
Throughout the month of July, we are inviting everyone to become a Champion of Inclusion!

When people with and without intellectual disabilities play and learn together, this builds understanding and friendships, all around the globe. Join us as we create a better, more hopeful world and sign the Inclusion Pledge.



Coaches Training School - Flag Football

Special Olympics Florida - Marion County Office, 2800 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala

Cool Sommer Mornings Series #2: Summer Salute

7:00 AM
Waterfront Park, Lake Minneola, 100 3rd St, Clermont
Learn more: sommersportsevents.com
Contact:  John Robles, 352-988-7998                        


Pinellas County Bowling Competition

9:00 AM
Seminole Lanes, 8668 Park Blvd N, Seminole

Contact:  Jessica Ott, 352-255-5168

Polk County Bowling Competition

9:00 AM
Cypress Lanes, 2010 Dundee Rd., Winter Haven

Competition:  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact:  Cathy Tagliereni, 352-809-2257

Manatee County Bowling Competition

8:00 AM
Bowlero, 4208 Cortez Rd., Bradenton

Competition: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Contact: Pam Fazio, 941-405-9179 

Pasco County Bowling Competition

8:00 AM
Lane Glo South, 8631 Old County Rd, New Port Richey
Contact:  Phyllis Crain, 813-857-3350

Flagler County Bowling Competition

12:00 PM
Palm Coast Lanes
Competition:  12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Contact:  Paula Ouimette, 352-340-7945
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JD Finish Line Back-to-School Campaign for Special Olympics

Online and in stores
JD Finish Line
Celebrating 11 years of partnership, the Finish Line Youth Foundation is continuing to fundraise for our athletes to provide them with new sneakers, free health screenings, and more during their "Back to School" Campaign! 

Visit your local Finish Line store from July 22 through September 5 or visit their website to donate.  Learn more!