Making a Splash at the Swim for Inclusion

Open-water swimmers from across Central Florida and beyond came to Orlando on September 21 to be part of Special Olympics Florida’s Swim for Inclusion.

The swimmers plunged into Lake Cane – known locally as “Lucky’s Lake” – a little after 9 a.m. to take on a 1000-meter swim. The event was part of our Race for Inclusion campaign, a statewide initiative to support people with intellectual disabilities and create communities where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We’re incredibly grateful to the swimmers and to our sponsors and partners who made it possible: Publix Super Markets, Accenture, Lucky’s Lake Swim, Orlando Health, Talk of the Town Restaurant Group, Hylant, CHEP, Sabal Trail Transmission, Orlando City Soccer, and the Orlando Pride. Special thanks to Special Olympics Florida Hall of Famer John “Lucky” Meisenheimer for hosting the event for the fourth year in a row.

The 2024 Race for Inclusion continues through mid-December with six other events around the state. Visit RaceforInclusion.org to find a race near you and join the movement!