More than 1,400 athletes and 375 Unified partners
from across the state competed in athletics, bocce,
cheerleading,
cycling,
soccer,
softball throw, and volleyball.
2022 Inter Miami CF Special Olympics Unified Team
A huge thanks to MLS franchise Inter Miami CF for once again showing its commitment to the athletes of Special Olympics Florida.
Go Gators!
Once again, the Special Olympics College Club at the University of
Florida has been named National Champion of the Special Olympics Virtual
College Rivalry Championship, presented by ESPN.
4th Annual Sunshine Bowl
Dozens of flag football teams from across the state came together at
Raymond James Stadium to compete in this annual event to raise money for Special Olympics Florida.
A full-circle experience
Tom Langer began as a Healthy Athletes volunteer in 2007 and is now helping Special Olympics Florida through
community outreach and sponsorship support.
Golfer trains for Special Olympics USA Games
With the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games coming up in June, our athletes
are drawing lots of interest from Florida media.
Celebrating National Volunteer Month
Beatriz Sousa
has been teaching
virtual fitness classes and promoting healthy habits. Through those
classes, she’s become a minor celebrity and friend to many of our
athletes.
2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run®
Special Olympics Florida launched its 39th annual torch run in Tallahassee with a run followed by a kickoff celebration at the Old Capitol.
State Equestrian Championship
The two-day event featured the
riding skills of Special Olympics Florida athletes competing in showmanship, dressage, barrel racing, pole bending,
equitation and trails.
Special Olympics Florida Golf Open
A great day of golf at the spectacular
JW Marriott Turnberry Resort & Spa in South Florida while raising funds for Special Olympics Florida.
Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving
Jersey Mike’s stores from Key West to Pensacola were humming, as
customers turned out to pick up lunch or dinner and show their support
for the athletes we serve.
Chris continues to shatter misconceptions
Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic has signed an Adidas contract, changed The Boston Marathon, and is featured in a new documentary.
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
Duval County athlete Caleb Prewitt has been part of Special Olympics Florida for 12 years and competes in seven
sports.
Golfer receives surprise gift
Duval County athlete Amanda Bussey was honored by
THE PLAYERS
Championship -- an enthusiastic fan and supporter of Special Olympics
Florida.
A Great Day For Golf
It was the 20th
year for
our Special Olympics Florida Golf Classic presented by Publix, where supporters turned out for a day of fun, fellowship, and golf.
Spread The Word Day
"Spread the Word" is an every day action to promote respect, acceptance, and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities...and globally, our organization brings awareness to this annual campaign on the first Wednesday of March.
Together We Celebrate
As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we recently hosted a kick-off event and presented awards at our headquarters in
Clermont.
Transformational Support
Thanks to the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities we
provide health screenings across eight different disciplines, ensuring
that people with ID and DD get needed vision and hearing care, dental
care, foot care, and fitness advice.
Black History Month
We highlight some of the
Special Olympics Florida athletes who are shattering expectations and
proving on a daily basis that people with intellectual disabilities will
accomplish amazing things -– if they’re only given the opportunity.
Partnership Immerses Athletes in Health Care Internships
Nick Tortorici and Janira Novak are part of Project SEARCH, a one-year
immersion program for students with intellectual disabilities in their
final year of high school.
Special Olympics Makes Case for Inclusion and Impact
Special Olympics athletes and supporters engaged virtually with Congressional leaders
to champion for rights and needs of people with intellectual disabilities during our annual Capitol Hill Day.
Taking the Plunge
Jason
Gruber has cracked the code to raising money for our annual Polar Plunge.
Brothers training for Special Olympics USA Games
Ryan and Matthew Letcher will represent Team Florida at the
Games in June.
Torch Icon Campaign at Publix
Publix, Procter & Gamble, and Special Olympics have partnered
together for 42 years to help people with intellectual disabilities
achieve their dreams.
Light The Torch
Special Olympics Florida is joining forces with Publix Super Markets to
raise funds for thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities
through the Torch Icon Campaign.
A Remarkable Year
A year-end message from Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock.
NFL Shows Their Support
The NFL celebrated its fifth annual "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign
during Week 13 of the NFL season.
Playing Golf Builds Self-Esteem
Osceola County athlete Michael
Ladieu
says, "Special Olympics surrounds me with people who support me, work with me, and treat me with
compassion and respect."
New Sponsor Steps Up for Inclusion
We are thrilled to announce that Alert Florida Today
is an official sponsor of the Tallahassee Race for Inclusion.
Athletes Complete New York City Marathon
Special Olympics Florida athletes Chris Nikic and Samantha
Rodriguez delivered stellar performances on one of the biggest stages in the sporting world.