To celebrate National Volunteer Month, we are turning the spotlight on some of the amazing volunteers who have committed themselves to helping our athletes reach their full potential. Today, we highlight Phyllis Crain from our West Coast Region.

Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization. They make our work possible, and they are our athletes’ biggest fans.  Happy National Volunteer Month!

Grab a delicious Jersey Mike’s sub before the end of March, and donate to Special Olympics Florida either in-restaurant or on the app. Your gift will support athletes like Laura Wuerker, who’ll be competing in golf at the upcoming Special Olympics USA Games this summer.

Grab a delicious Jersey Mike’s sub this month, and donate to Special Olympics Florida either in-restaurant or on the app. Your gift will support athletes like Hudson Adams-Farley, who’ll be competing in volleyball at the upcoming Special Olympics USA Games this summer.

Special Olympics Florida hosted a celebratory event at Inter&Co Stadium to mark 100 days until the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. 

Grab a delicious Jersey Mike’s sub this month, and donate to Special Olympics Florida either in-restaurant or on the app. Your gift will support athletes like Gaby DeLeon, who’ll be competing in powerlifting at the upcoming Special Olympics USA Games this summer.

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, we’re highlighting one of our amazing Athlete Leaders -- Meghan Mellentine from Lee County.

Grab a delicious Jersey Mike’s sub this month, and donate to Special Olympics Florida either in-restaurant or on the app. Your gift will support athletes like Joey Reyes, who’ll be competing in softball at the upcoming Special Olympics USA Games this summer.

Our new monthly webinar series has been created to bring Special Olympics families together. These virtual gatherings focus on meaningful connection—linking families to valuable information, practical resources, and, most importantly, to one another.

Grab a delicious Jersey Mike’s sub this month, and donate to Special Olympics Florida either in-restaurant or on the app. Your gift will support athletes like Ava Johnson, who’ll be competing in gymnastics at the upcoming Special Olympics USA Games this summer.

Jersey Mike’s stores have made Team Florida their charity of choice and are giving customers the chance to donate all month long. On March 25, all 251 Jersey Mike’s locations in Florida will donate 100% of their sales to Team Florida.

Special Olympics Florida - Polk County athlete Ryan Aytona has completed one of the most grueling sporting events on earth -- 2026 Ultraman Florida.

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting some of its incredible athletes. Today we feature Derrick Dickey.

We proudly celebrated the induction of eight exceptional individuals into our Special Olympics Florida Hall of Fame during a recent ceremony honoring their longstanding dedication, leadership, and impact on athletes and communities across the state. 

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting some of its incredible athletes. Today we feature Kellie Matthew.

WESH 2 in Orlando recently invited us into the studio to talk about the 2026 Polar Plunge at Aquatica. 

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting some of its incredible athletes. Today we feature Terrence Freelove.

Special Olympics Florida gymnasts from Miami-Dade County enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when they recently attended the Biles International Invitational and spent time with Olympic gold medalist and gymnastics legend Simone Biles.

Special Olympics Florida athlete and sportscaster Malcom Harris-Gowdie will be heading to San Francisco to join Super Bowl LX’s Radio Row.

From Pensacola to Key West, Special Olympics Florida athletes continue to do amazing things, proving there is no limit to their potential. They are authors, musicians, artists, entrepreneurs, and, of course, high-performing athletes. Here are two recent examples

Special Olympics Florida and Publix are teaming up once again to support athletes across Florida through the annual Torch Icon Campaign.

Wawa's annual campaign to support Special Olympics Florida is happening now at Wawa stores statewide, giving customers easy ways to make a difference during their everyday visits. 

A year-end message from Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock.

As we wrap up the 2025 Race for Inclusion season, a huge thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s campaign a success. 

More than 1,000 athletes from across the state headed to Orlando in November for the two-day event showcasing enthusiasm, teamwork, and great competitions.

The 5K had nearly 600 participants, more than 300 VIPs, and more than 100 volunteers, bringing South Florida together in a powerful show of community spirit.

Our coaches are a crucial part of the Special Olympics movement — inspiring athletes to learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Join us in building the next generation of volunteer coaches!

Race for Inclusion season is in full swing, and we just wrapped up two more impactful events. Both the Golf for Inclusion and the Race for Inclusion – Orlando were huge successes in October.

Six athletes and two Unified partners recently traveled to South Carolina to represent Special Olympics Florida at the 2025 Special Olympics North America Tennis & Pickleball Championships.