Special Olympics, Inc

This year for my birthday, I want to give back by raising money for the Special Olympics Organization. Working as a Special Olympics coach changed my perspective in ways that I am so grateful for. Everyone deserves to have fun, connect and reach their potential. Please help me in giving back to this amazing organization that helps people of all abilities achieve and makes a positive impact in the world every single day.

Through the power of sports, Special Olympics helps people with intellectual disabilities feel welcome in their communities and develop a profound belief in themselves.

This is story of Lani De Mello:

"When you have a child with an intellectual disability, you think your world is going to be closed. Special Olympics has opened a whole new world for Lani and given her opportunities that we never dreamed would be possible for our daughter."

Ana De Mello, mother of Special

Olympics athlete Lani DeMello

Lani De Mello was born with intellectual disabilities and a heart defect. Her doctors told her mother Ana, "Take her home. She's never going to achieve anything."

Flash forward 25 years and Lani is a Special Olympics gold medalist and a source of inspiration to her friends and family.

As a young girl, Lani took an interest in dance. She took classes at a local ballet studio, yet was unable to keep up with the other dancers. At 13, a friend recommended that she sign up to participate in Special Olympics. There, Lani finally had the support she needed and at her first gymnastics competition, she won almost exclusively gold medals.

Lani continued to work hard and wants to help other athletes succeed and build confidence. She received her coaching certification and has been assisting the gymnastics program. She even interned as a Technical Delegate for Rhythmic Gymnastics at the World Summer Games.

Your support of Special Olympics changes lives. Please donate to Special Olympics and help us reach one more person like Lani DeMello who is still waiting for a chance to feel accepted, build confidence, and be a champion!

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Special Olympics, Inc, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Special Olympics, Inc: Special Olympics transforms lives through the joy of sport, everyday, everywhere. We are the worlds largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with more than 4.7 million athletes in 169 countries; and over a million volunteers.

Hey, my name is Kaiden Brenneman-Sorenson. I am 17 years old and I am a senior at Waukesha South High School in Waukesha Wisconsin. My sister, Breanna Sorenson, is 24 years old and is also a graduate of Waukesha South, she was diagnosed with down syndrome and epilepsy at birth. Breanna is funny, energetic and witty; there are millions of other individuals who have special needs. My senior project for AP Literature and Composition is to raise awareness and money for over 4 million people who struggle with disabilities. Please help support the 4 million American athletes by donating to the Special Olympics to help them continue operations.

100% of the money raised from this GoFundMe will go straight to the USA Special Olympics.

Thank you for donations, anything truly helps.

Breanna and I getting ice cream!

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Special Olympics, Inc, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Special Olympics, Inc: Special Olympics transforms lives through the joy of sport, everyday, everywhere. We are the worlds largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with more than 4.7 million athletes in 169 countries; and over a million volunteers.

Special Olympics transforms lives through the joy of sport, everyday, everywhere. Special Olympics is the worlds largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with more than 4.7 million athletes in 169 countries; and over a million volunteers.

EIN Number: 52-0889518

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Help Sigma Tau Gamma at Arizona State reach our goal of $5,000 towards Special Olympics. Our fraternity holds this organization near and dear to our hearts and hope to reach our goal with all of your help!

Hey everyone! It's so true that sometimes people see individuals with disabilities differently, but if we take a moment to think about it, we're all the same. We're all human, and we're all born to shine. Let's embrace our shared humanity and make sure everyone has the chance to shine brightly. Keep spreading that light! This nonprofit is important to me because people with disabilities often aren’t treated the same as people without. Foundations like Special Olympics, give people with IDD an opportunity to feel welcome and loved. The funds will all be directly going to Special Olympics. This would mean the world to me if we could reach this goal! Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Special Olympics, Inc, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Special Olympics, Inc: Special Olympics transforms lives through the joy of sport, everyday, everywhere. We are the worlds largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with more than 4.7 million athletes in 169 countries; and over a million volunteers.

Thank you all for your donations!❤️

LET'S KEEP IT MOVIN', ATHLETES!

Bring in the 2024 on the right foot and join us in our free community 5K fun run in Frisco, TX along with a yoga class to cool-down. We are back partnering with Special Olympics, Inc, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to The Good Sport!

More information about Special Olympics, Inc: Special Olympics transforms lives through the joy of sport, everyday, everywhere. We are the worlds largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with more than 4.7 million athletes in 169 countries; and over a million volunteers.