Special Olympics

About

The American Legion, Department of Florida has partnered up with Special Olympics Florida to help support our children and youth from all walks of life.

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 using legal, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Donating Funds and Time

Donating Funds and Time

Not everyone is interested or available to coach or volunteer with Special Olympics, Florida.  That’s OK!

You can still make a difference in the life of an athlete and the Special Olympics movement by providing your support through individual or Post financial support.

 Special Olympics, Florida does not charge its athletes nor their families a fee for participation. They are funded through individuals, businesses, and civic groups throughout Florida.  With your help, we can assist Special Olympics, Florida with pursuing their mission of making the joys and benefits of participating in Special Olympics a reality to more athletes each year.

  • Online Donations –  Secure credit card donations can be made through the Special Olympics, Florida.
  • Mail in a Donation – You can send checks as a personal contribution or tribute/ memorial gift. When mailing checks please use the Special Olympics Mail-In Donation Form and return to:
    • Special Olympics Florida
      1915 Don Wickham Drive
      Clermont, FL 34711

Donate Online | Download Mail-In Form

Support a State Fundraising Event

Support a State Fundraising Event

Every year, Special Olympics, Florida holds several major specialty fundraising events as well as ongoing fundraising programs, that help support our local Special Olympics programs.  These are great ways to get involved and help raise money, all while having a lot of FUN!

Support State Event

Volunteer

Volunteer

Special Olympics Florida relies on the time and dedication of thousands of volunteers each year.  Whether you volunteer as a Post or as an individual, there is an opportunity available to volunteer.

Volunteer