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!

Duval Cornhole Classic

12:00 PM
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Stadium, 301 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202

Countdown to Special Olympics USA Games

10:00 AM
A virtual celebration

Nigel Barker interviews Chris Nikic live on V1VE

6:00 PM
On Instagram

Special Olympics Champion Ambassador, Nigel Barker, is launching a new fitness and wellness platform.  As part of his social media campaign, January 27 is dedicated to Special Olympics. Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic will join Nigel live on Instagram Stories at 6:00 p.m. ET.  Follow @thev1ve on Instagram.

NFL Play 60 Kids Day

1:00 PM
Virtual event
Join the American Heart Association and National Football League for NFL PLAY 60 Kids Day. This hour-long virtual event will inspire kids (geared towards kids ages 6-14, but open to anyone) across the country to get their hearts pumping and muscles moving with classmates, teachers and families. Learn easy, fun and accessible ways to PLAY 60 at home or in the classroom alongside NFL PLAY 60 Kids Day host, Lex Lumpkin from Nickelodeon’s All That & Unfiltered, and your favorite NFL mascots, cheerleaders and players.  Register at Heart.org/KidsDay.

Coaches Training School - Summer Game Sports

9:00 AM
Safety Harbor Middle School, 901 1st Ave N, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
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Law Enforcement Torch Run: Year-round Fundraising Events

Various venues
Law enforcement agencies around the state raise funds for Special Olympics Florida through various fundraising events like Tip-A-Cop, where law enforcement personnel volunteer their time as “celebrity waiters” in restaurants and receive tips. These officers work closely alongside the regular wait staff, serving water and coffee, and acting as hosts.  Learn more about this partnership!
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Hernando County Summer Games

Various venues

March 8, 2021 - Athletics (track and field) - Great Life Church, 14494 Cortz Blvd., Brooksville

March 10, 2021 - Bocce - Delta Woods Park, 3400 CR-589, Spring Hill

March 10, 2021 - Soccer - Anderson Snow, 1360 Anderson Snow Rd., Spring Hill

Contact:  Sheryl Honer, 727-515-1966

Broward County Cycling Competition

2:00 PM
South Plantation High School, 1300 SW 54th Ave, Plantation

Manatee County Bocce Competition

Trailer Estate Mobile Park, 6916 Park Lane, Bradenton

Manatee County Tennis Competition

Bayshore High School, 5401 34th St. West, Bradenton

Charlotte County Summer Games

Sonshine Baptist Church, 23105 Veterans Blvd., Port Charlotte

Sports include:  athletics, bocce and cycling

Sarasota County Summer Games

Gene Whipp Sports Center, 910 Gulf Coast Blvd., Venice
Sports include:  athletics and soccer

Citrus County Golf Scramble

7:30 AM
Black Diamond Golf and Country Club, 3125 W. Black Diamond Circle, Lecanto, FL

Alachua County Tennis Competition

TB McPherson Park, 1717 SE 15th St, Gainesville

St. Lucie County Tennis Competition

Lawnwood Stadium Tennis Courts, 1302 Virginia Ave. Fort Pierce
Contact: Kyle Townsend

Area 1 Tennis Competition

2:30 PM
Holy Comforter School

Northeast Region Triathlon Clinic

8:00 AM
Lake Louisa State Park, 7305 US Highway 27, Clermont

Area 7 North Summer Games

Gene Whipp Sports Center, 910 Gulf Coast Blvd., Venice
Sports include:  athletics and cycling

Area 7 South Cycling Competition

1:00 PM
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Rd, Fort Myers

Athlete Leadership Training: Understanding Leadership

Online
Trainers:  Meredith Narayanan and Maryann Gonzalez
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.