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!

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Camp Shriver

Immokalee

Contact:  Erin Foster, 813-564-3759
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Camp Shriver - Week 1

Maitland Middle School, Orange County


Contact:  Laurie Chmielewski, 407-484-8308
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Camp Shriver

Miami Gardens
Contact:  Terence Wimbley, 407-271-3046
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Camp Shriver

8:30 AM
Nova Southeastern University, Broward County

Register to volunteer

Contact:  Michelle Leonardo, 954-262-2150

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Camp Shriver - Week 1

Naples

Contact:  Erin Foster, 813-564-3759
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Camp Shriver - Week 2

Maitland Middle School, Orange County

Contact:  Laurie Chmielewski, 407-484-8308
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Training Camp

Lake Nona venues
Special Olympics Florida is thrilled to celebrate the incredible athletes who have been selected to attend the Special Olympics Florida Training Camp taking place June 20-22, 2025 at the Aloft Hotel in Lake Nona and at various sports fields/venues in the Orlando area. This is a major milestone on the road to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. Watch the announcement video.  

Area 8 Stand Up Paddle Competition

8:00 AM
Founders Park - 87000 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada
Competition:  8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Contact:  Ruth Coleman, 305-923-0288
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Camp Shriver - Week 2

Naples

Contact:  Erin Foster, 813-564-3759
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Camp Shriver - Week 3

Maitland Middle School, Orange County

Contact:  Laurie Chmielewski, 407-484-8308

Columbia County Bowling Competition

8:30 AM
Lake City Bowling, 347 SW SR 247

Contact:  Evan Combs, (904)556-0855


Broward County Surfing Competition

Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Lifeguard Station #19

Contact:  Michelle Leonardo, 954-262-2150


Northwest Region Surfing Competition

7:30 AM
Navarre Beach Pier
Contact:  Callan Taylor, 850-630-7560

Area 5 Bowling Invitational

8:00 AM
Brandon Crossroads Bowl, 609 Crater Lane, Tampa

Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sports Contact: Mary Albaugh, 813-422-8853

Volunteer Contact: Megan Swanson, 352-242-8850

Coaches Training School - Powerlifting

9:00 AM
Senkai Strength, 4750 NW 13th St, Gainesville

Coaches Training School - Flag Football, Pickleball, Softball

9:00 AM
Legacy Park, 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua
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Register for Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend

Online until all spots are reserved

Lace up your running shoes and make every mile count by participating in the Walt Disney World Marathon to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Florida. There are 100 spots available in next year’s Marathon Weekend races, taking place January 7-11, 2026. By registering for one of these runs – a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon – through Special Olympics Florida, you’ll secure your place in one of the most magical race events on earth while raising the funds we need to provide year-round sports training, important health services, and life-changing leadership programs to more than 75,000 athletes across the state. These slots are sure to go quickly – general registration is already sold out – so act now to reserve your place. Visit our Special Olympics Florida Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend page to learn more and register today.
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Camp Shriver

Monroe County

Contact:  Ruth Coleman, 305-923-0288

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West Coast Region Stand Up Paddle Competition

Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota

Time: Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Saturday 7:00 AM – 3:00PM

Sports Contact: Danyelle Jones, [email protected], 813-392-8107 

Volunteer Contact: Savannah Rock, [email protected], 689-348-0332  

Northwest Region Stand Up Paddle Competition

8:30 AM
Lake DeFuniak
Contact:  Bridget Hawk, 850-597-9265 and Nancy Simpler, 850-525-3155