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!

Area 8 Golf Competition

9:00 AM
Miami Lakes Golf Club

Competition from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Contact:  Terence Wimbley Jr, 407-271-3046

Race for Inclusion - Pensacola

8:00 AM
University of West Florida

Unified Flag Football Rivalry Game: FSU vs UF

12:30 PM
Florida State University
Contact:  Danielle Kent, 352-243-9536 x520

Northeast Region Golf Competition

7:00 AM
Ironwood Golf Course, Gainesville
Competition:  7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Volunteer opportunities are available -- register now!

Contact:  Evan Combs,  904-556-0855

Jack Palmer Charity Golf Classic

8:00 AM
The Club at Olde Cypress 7165 Treeline Dr. Naples, FL 34119
Sponsorship and player spots fill up fast for this event.  Contact Sue Palmer, 239-272-2596 to check availability.

Coaches Training School - Cheerleading

1:00 PM
Solid Rock Christian ACD, 972 N Christy Way, Inverness
Training: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Contact: [email protected]

Register online for this training class

Tips for Coaching Special Olympics Athletes

8:30 AM
Freedom High School, 2500 Taft Vineland Road, Orlando

Coaches Training School - multi sport

9:00 AM
Cypress Lake High School, 6750 Panther Lane, Fort Myers
Sports training: Basketball, Bocce, Cheerleading, Cycling, Soccer,  Athletics, and Tennis
Training Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Contact: [email protected]

Register online for this training class

Coaches Training School - Basketball

9:00 AM
St. Francis Catholic Academy, 4100 NW 115 Terrace, Gainesville
Training time:  9:00 AM-12:30 PM
Contact: [email protected]

Register online for this training class

Coaches Training School - Athletics

9:00 AM
St. Francis Catholic Academy, 4100 NW 115 Terrace, Gainesville

Coaches Training School - Soccer

9:00 AM
Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave, Davie
Training Time: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
Contact: [email protected]

Register online for this training class

Coaches Training School - Basketball

9:00 AM
Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave, Davie

Coaches Training School - Bocce

9:00 AM
Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave, Davie

Coaches Training School - Basketball

11:30 AM
North Florida School of Special Education, 223 Mill Creek Rd, Jacksonville
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Fundraising Campaign at Wawa

At all Wawa locations
Special Olympics is a National Partner of Wawa and The Wawa Foundation. Thanks to this partnership, Special Olympics Florida will be one of the beneficiaries of their in-store campaign.
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Torch Icon Campaign at Publix

All Publix locations
Publix, Procter & Gamble, and Special Olympics have partnered together for 45 years to help people with intellectual disabilities achieve their dreams.
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Coaches Training School - Tennis

9:00 AM
Westside Park, 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville
Training Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Contact: [email protected]

Register online for this training class
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FHSAA Unified Basketball Competition

Advent Health Fieldhouse, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven

Contact:  Danielle Kent, 352-243-9536 Ext. 520

  • Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - Teams arrive at 10:30am and first games start at 12:00pm
  • Thursday, January 16, 2025 - Teams arrive at 8:30am and first games start at 9am
  • All teams will play 2 games on Wednesday, and 2 games on Thursday


Coaches Training School - Basketball

8:30 AM
Wekiva High School, 2501 N. Hiawassee Road, Apopka
Class Time: 8:30 AM-11:00 AM
Contact: [email protected]

Coaches Training School - Equestrian

8:00 AM
Stirrups N Strides, 4246 W Hwy 318, Citra
Time: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM
Contact: Evan Combs, [email protected]

Register online for this training class