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Addison Wray is fundraising
Help Addison Empower Special Olympics Athletes
Hi guys, my name is Addison Wray! This year, I am participating in the Miss Brookville Pageant, and for my service project, I am raising money for the Special Olympics of Virginia!

As an athlete myself, I think it is important for everyone to get a fair chance to do something they love, no matter their ability. Raising money for the Special Olympics is important because it helps support athletes with special needs, providing them with opportunities to train, compete, and build confidence in themselves.

The funds raised help the Special Olympics organize events, provide necessary equipment, and ensure that these athletes have access to proper coaching and facilities. This not only promotes physical fitness but also fosters a sense of inclusion in our community.

Helping me on my Miss Brookville journey doesn't just help me, but it helps special needs athletes achieve their goals and feel included!
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Phi Sigma Kappa is fundraising
Area 9 Special Olympics Bracket Challenge
March Madness is here and that means the 9th annual Phi Sig Bracket Challenge is underway. Not only will you help a great local cause of Special Olympics, you have a chance to win great prizes.

The top brackets will be rewarded with a choice of prizes which include:

Signed basketball from the VT mens team

$100 Visa Gift Card

Lane Stadium Panoramic Photograph (40" x 13 1/2")

VT Merchandise(Hoodies, Sweatshirts, Yetis, Blankets, T-Shirts)

Gift cards to local businesses such as PK's, Beast of Blacksburg, Cabo Fish Taco

And more!

The suggested donation is $10 to our GoFundMe for each bracket submitted, but any donation is greatly appreciated.

100% OF DONATIONS WILL GO TO THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS!

Your donation will help raise money for new equipment for athletes, adding new sports, and sending athletes to both the National Special Olympic and the International Special Olympic games.

This event will go live following Selection Sunday, March 17th, and be open until Thursday, March 21st. The individual winners will receive their prizes after the tournament is over (Please put your full name in the bracket so we can contact you if you win!).

The link to the Bracket Challenge page is:

https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=240&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=55339bc4-e9f4-4a2e-a309-ada3774dee84&joinKey=5997cf77-48c8-3dc6-a182-526e4533f906

*No purchase/donation required to enter. One prize per participant. Winners will be contacted after the conclusion of the tournament based on information provided on ESPN/GoFundMe*
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Jack Leimann is fundraising
Phi Sigma Kappa Bracket Challenge
Hey there! We're Phi Sigma Kappa and our philanthropy is the March Madness Bracket Challenge, which involves participants creating a March Madness Bracket, and joining our group on the ESPN app. Additionally, participants are encouraged to donate $5 to our GoFundMe for every bracket they add to our group. The link to the Bracket Challenge page is: https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2023/en/group?redirect=tcmen%3A%2F%2Fx-callback-url%2FshowGroup%3FgroupID%3D5160620&ex_cid=tcmen2023_clipboard&groupID=5160620&inviteuser=ezE0MzA0QTdELURDNDctNDJBMi04NzBELUY3QTdDODg4QzcwQn0%3D&invitesource=clipboard. The top brackets will be rewarded with a choice of prizes, including an autographed basketball by the Men's Basketball team, along with gift cards and other prizes. This event will begin following Selection Sunday, March 12th, and be open until Thursday, March 16th. The individual winners will receive their prizes after the tournament is over. We're raising money to benefit Special Olympics Virginia, Area 9, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause which means so much to us.

More information about Special Olympics Virginia, Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
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Jordan Jones is fundraising
Empower - Special Olympics of VA - DC Spray Outing
The 3rd Annual DC Spray Golf Outing will be held on 8/25/23 at Westfields Golf Club in Clifton, VA. We are raising money to benefit Special Olympics Virginia, Inc., and all donations will go directly to the organization.

The tournament was founded by Jordan Jones in 2021. Special Olympics holds a special place in Jordan's heart. Jordan's cousin, Ashley, was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at a young age. Like many others, she has lived with the disorder her entire life and it is Organizations like Special Olympics that give HOPE and OPPORTUNITY to people with disabilities.

All individuals deserve the opportunity to benefit from the world of sport and Jordan has seen firsthand the enormous impact that sport and inclusion have on the athletes. By donating, we ensure that Special Olympics continues to provide persons with disabilities the opportunities to grow and empower themselves through the power of sport.

Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us.

More information about Special Olympics Virginia, Inc.: Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

"An inclusive world for all, created by the power of sport"
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James Taufman is fundraising
PSK Bracket Challenge Supporting Special O, Area 9
Make a Bracket Link

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March Madness is here, which means the eighth annual Phi Sig Bracket Challenge is underway! Last year we raised $8,000 through bracket challenge to support the Area 9 Special Olympics. Not only will you be helping out a great local cause, but you'll have a chance to win some great prizes too! You can submit up to 15 brackets this year for a chance at our prize pool.

Prizes include

1 Signed VT Men's Basketball of the 2022 Starting Roster

Frank Beamer Signed Mini Football

Gift Cards!

and more

Please consider making a donation per bracket submitted. All proceeds go to our local Southwest Virginia chapter of Special Olympics. Your donation will help raise money for new equipment for athletes, adding new sports, and sending athletes to both the National Special Olympic and the International Special Olympic games.

Use the link below to sign up. Please name your bracket with your full name and organization so we can reach our winners efficiently after the tournament concludes. Example: (James Taufman-Phi Sigma Kappa).

Good Luck and Go Hokies!

Other Bracket Link

https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2022/en/group?groupID=4343543
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Jeremy Osten is fundraising
PSK Bracket Challenge 21 Supporting Area 9
March Madness is here, which means the seventh annual Phi Sig Bracket Challenge is underway! After last year's tournament was cancelled, we are especially excited to fill our brackets out this year. Not only will you be helping out a great local cause, but you'll have a chance to win some great prizes too! You can submit up to 15 brackets this year for a chance at our prize pool.

Prizes includes
-$100 visa gift card (1)
-$50 Amazon gift cards (2)
-$25 Target gift cards (2)
-$25 gift cards to Blacksburg and nationwide restaurants (6)
-1 month unlimited to Inbalance Yoga @ VTCRC location
-1 month unlimited to Inbalance Yoga @ N main st and VTCRC locations
-Additional Prizes as well

Please consider making a donation per bracket submitted. All proceeds go to our local Southwest Virginia chapter of Special Olympics. Your donation will help raise money for new equipment for athletes, adding new sports, and sending athletes to both the National Special Olympic and the International Special Olympic games.

Use the link below to sign up. Please name your bracket with your full name and organization so we can reach our winners efficiently after the tournament concludes. Example: (Jeremy Osten-Phi Sigma Kappa).

Good Luck and Go Hokies!

https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2021/en/group?redirect=tcmen%3A%2F%2Fx-callback-url%2FshowGroup%3FgroupID%3D3720965&ex_cid=tcmen2021_email&groupID=3720965&inviteuser=ezQyMEZCODBFLUM0RDYtNDdFRS04RkI4LTBFQzRENkY3RUVGNn0%3D&invitesource=email

*No purchase/donation required to enter. One prize per participant. Winners will be contacted after the conclusion of the tournament based on information provided on ESPN/GoFundMe*

More information about Special Olympics Virginia, Inc.: Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
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Robert Jimenez is fundraising
Phi Sigma Kappa - Special Olympics Week
Want to join us and help make a difference?
The Mu Hexaton chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa is raising money to benefit Special Olympics Virginia, any donation will help make an impact. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to my brothers and I, so that we may reach our goal and give back to the kids.

Below there’s an attached link that shows an example of an organization that strives for the same goal as we do with first person testimonies of how much sports mean to these kids and no matter their disabilities they still persevere.

https://youtu.be/vFSAfCB4HXo

#DamnProud
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Thomas Batzel is fundraising
Coupe's For A Cause
Want to join us in making a difference? The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity chapter at the University of Virginia is raising money to benefit Special Olympics Virginia, Inc., and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to all of us! It will make such a difference on the lives of those a part of Special Olympics.

More information about Special Olympics Virginia, Inc.: Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
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Erik Hoffmann is fundraising
Your Donation Can Make a Big Difference
Last year, I waited too long getting into the game. This year, I want to help raise as much money as possible for this awesome cause! I would love to see a 4-figure total, but any total is appreciated. Please help with whatever you can donate.

Thank you for your support!!!

A direct link to my fundraising page is here:

https://impact.specialolympicsva.org/fundraiser/5867007
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Daniel Roques is fundraising
Help Daniel Empower Special Athletes
Hello, our names are Daniel and Svanik and we are trying to raise money for athletes who need support to pursue their dreams. Not all people are born with the same abilities and just because somebody is born differently, does not mean that their dreams should be out of reach. Any type of support can help, donations and volunteering. For more information, go to Special Olympics VA. Any support will go a long way to help make somebody's day better.
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About Special Olympics Virginia, Inc.

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Our program, however, is about more than just sports. Special Olympics Virginia's year round programs in Health, Education and Community Building address inactivity, injustice, intolerance and social isolation by encouraging and empowering people of all abilities. Special Olympics Virginia Inc. is the state program of Special Olympics Incorporated.

3212 Skipwith Road Ste 100Richmond, VA 23294

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Special Olympics

Established

1983

Tax ID

54-1013637

NTEE code

Special Olympics

Special Olympics Virginia, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 54-1013637. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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Area 9 Special Olympics Bracket Challenge

Phi Sigma Kappa Bracket Challenge

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PSK Bracket Challenge Supporting Special O, Area 9

PSK Bracket Challenge 21 Supporting Area 9

Phi Sigma Kappa - Special Olympics Week

Coupe's For A Cause

Your Donation Can Make a Big Difference

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