We are so proud of the Publix associates who
are also part of our Special Olympics Florida family.
COVID-19 Update
The health and safety of our athletes will always be our top priority.
Keeping busy during their downtime
Meet two athletes who are making the most of their time as they wait to get back on the playing field.
Special Olympics athletes honor organization's founder
Eunice Kennedy Shriver would have turned 99 this month.
We Stand for Inclusion
A statement from Special Olympics Florida athlete and U.S. Youth Ambassador, Tajha Ilerant.
Chris Nikic trains to be first person with Down syndrome to complete Ironman
The feeling of him completing an Ironman, it
means more than the finish line. He’s showing he can do anything
he sets his mind to.
Lake Worth couple put the ‘special’ in Special Olympics
The Howards joined the Special Olympics Florida team in 2008 and have
taken pleasure in working with athletes in softball, surfing, bowling,
basketball, track and field, and open water swim teams.
Athletes stand by heroes of the pandemic
The athletes recorded videos of themselves singing Ben E. King’s
classic “Stand By Me” as a thank you to these unsung heroes for their
continued service during this crisis.
Friends Since Preschool
Jason and R.J. both were recognized by the
Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners for their accomplishments in their sport of bowling.
Festival of trees supports Special Olympics Florida
Tom Linn, basketball head coach for Special Olympics Florida Sumter
County, receives a hug from Jennifer Robinson, while he gives a speech during the fundraiser.
Sallarulo’s Race for Champions unifies community
The Special Olympics is leading a revolution of inclusion for people
with intellectual disabilities and no where is that more evident than
the 5K run on the campus at Nova Southeastern University.