Polar Plunge 2025
Have you heard about the coolest event in Florida? Get ready to brrrr-ave the cold and make a big splash for inclusion. Recruit your friends and family to join you and register today!
Special Olympics Florida
More than 500 athletes and Unified partners competed in 19 sports at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games!
Making a difference in Florida
It takes all of us to create a world of inclusion — athletes, volunteers, families, sponsors, coaches, the general public — who are willing to open our minds and hearts and provide new opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
Participation
88,960
Volunteers
45,225
Athletes
70,870
Competitions
160
Number of lives changed? Every one of them!
Features
Going All In(clusive)
Our global Spread The Word campaign recognizes the need to build connections and ensure that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Polar Plunge
Take the plunge and be a part of the coolest events of the year! Join the fun, help raise funds and win prizes.
Be A Champion
Coaches are superstars who help our athletes learn, grow and improve. Help us build our next generation of volunteer coaches. We'd love to add you to our roster.
Learn more about your local program!
Stay In Touch
News, updates and stories!
WESH 2 News in Orlando Helps Light the Torch
Chief Operating Officer Meghan McLean and Athlete Leader Juliette Soos talked about the ongoing Torch Icon Campaign at Publix.
Miami School Named National Banner School
Southwest Miami Senior High School kicked off the new year in a big way, celebrating its designation as an ESPN Unified Champion National Banner School!
South Florida Athlete Receives Don Taft Award
Special Olympics Florida is thrilled to announce that Shania Williams has been named the Don Taft Athlete of the Year.
News4Jax Highlights Torch Icon Campaign at Publix
Our annual Torch Icon Campaign at Publix is receiving some high-profile media attention from News4Jax in northeast Florida.
2024 Was An Extraordinary Year
A year-end message from Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock.
2024 Race for Inclusion: A Year of Empowerment, Inclusion and Impact
This year brought people together across Florida to celebrate inclusion and support our athletes. With record-breaking participation, impactful partnerships and inspiring stories, this year’s campaign highlighted the power of unity in creating a more inclusive world.