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!

Athlete Leadership Training: Understanding Leadership (Session 1 of 2)

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Coaches Training School - Flag Football

9:00 AM
Arc Village, 3675 Kirbo Way, Jacksonville

Athlete Leadership Training: Understanding Leadership (Session 2 of 2)

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Athlete Leadership Training: Understanding Leadership (Session 2 of 2)

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Unified Leadership Training (Board of Directors)

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Marion County Bowling Competition

AMF Galaxy East Lanes, 3225 S.E. Maricamp Road, Ocala

Competition:  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Contact:  Steve Wittek, 352-340-7945

Coaches Training School - Softball

10:00 AM
ARC Marion, 2800 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala

Fundraising Event: Coke Zero Sugar 400 with Knights of Columbus

Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach
The Knights of Columbus – longtime supporters of Special Olympics Florida – are planning a special event to benefit our athletes at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 28, at Daytona International Speedway.  Tickets are $65, with $10 of every ticket sold going to support Special Olympics Florida. Purchase includes pre-race tailgating, race day gift bag, silent auction, and a meet-and-greet with Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic. Chris is the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full Ironman competition. For more information, contact Nick Hepner.

Purchase tickets and bid on items in our online auction.

The Knights of Columbus have stood shoulder to shoulder with Special Olympics since 1968. Its members serve as fundraisers, mentors, Unified partners, and volunteers. Knights of Columbus Florida were awarded the 2020 Eunice Kennedy Shriver award by Special Olympics Florida.

Seminole County Softball Competition

Seminole State College, 100 Weldon Rd., Sanford

Competition 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Contact:  Cathy Tagliareni, 352-809-2257

Sumter County Bowling Competition

1:00 PM
Spanish Springs Lanes, 997 Alverez Ave., Lady Lake

Contact:  Steve Wittek, 352-340-7945

State Coaches Training School - Bowling

11:00 AM
Boardwalk Bowl, 10749 E Colonial Dr., Orlando

Athlete Leadership Facilitator Training

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Health and Fitness Webinar Series

12:15 PM
Online

The first Tuesday of each month, from 12:15 – 12:30 p.m.  See upcoming topics and join the webinar!

Ask Special Olympics About the COVID-19 Vaccine

12:00 PM
Virtual Event
Get your questions answered

Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Join us on Special Olympics Facebook Live on September 9 at 12p ET when Special Olympics, Inc. will be hosting a discussion with:

  • Dr. Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Special Olympics’ Chief Health Officer
  • Loretta Claiborne, Special Olympics’ Chief Inspiration Officer
This will also be available as an on demand video on Facebook afterwards.

Let us know if you will be attending! 

Polk County Fall Classic

Southeastern University, 1000 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland

Sports include:  powerlifting, pickleball, softball, and flag football.  Contact:  Cathy Tagliereni, 352-809-2257 .

Sprint Triathlon Cool Sommer Morning Series #4

7:20 AM
Waterfront Park, Lake Minneola, 100 3rd St, Clermont
Our athletes will be competing in the Special Olympics category.  Contact:  John Robles, 352-988-7998


Coaches Training School - Softball

10:00 AM
Special Olympics Florida - Treasure Coast Office, 2300 Virginia Ave. #210, Fort Pierce, FL

Brevard County Bowling Competition

1:00 PM
Shores Lanes, 600 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island

Competition 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Contact:  Chris Northan, 352-801-2577



Brevard County Bowling Competition

1:00 PM
Bowlero, 1099 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne

Competition 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Contact:  Chris Northan, 352-801-2577



Brevard County Bowling Competition

1:00 PM
Shores Lanes Palm Bay, 4851 Dairy Rd, Melbourne

Competition 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Contact:  Chris Northan, 352-801-2577