I was first introduced to Special Olympics at a young age tagging along with my brother Jeff to his basketball practices at the old Boston College Plex. Now as a Senior at BC and a member of BC’s own Special Olympics team, my relationship with the organization has come full circle. Throughout my life, I have been lucky enough to witness firsthand the joy and happiness S.O. brings to people with intellectual or physical disabilities. If you know me or Jeff in any way I have no doubt you understand how important of an impact it has had on both of our lives. For my 22nd birthday this year please consider donating to the Special Olympics in our honor. No amount is too small and I will be matching each donation made!

Instead of making it about me, I decided to create an event that supports inclusion and celebrates the opportunity for teamwork and athletic competition. The Special Olympics has made it possible for millions of people worldwide to express themselves and put their talents on display. Help me raise some funds and awareness for an awesome organization!

Each year for my birthday, I like to take on a fun challenge or plan a big outdoor adventure. This year I have decided to do a 12 hour race called Jackrabbit Jubilee. Since it’s pretty dang hot in Arizona in August, the race runs through the night, starting at 7pm and ending at 7am. You run as much as you can or want to in 12 hours on a short 1/2 mile loop course, stopping as needed to eat or rest. My primary goal is to run at least 34 miles to celebrate 34 years. Once past that distance I will shoot for 40 which would be my longest distance yet. Heck if that feels good we’ll go for 50. This kind of race is a huge challenge for me, I hate repetition. And birthdays are pretty arbitrary, they don’t motivate me that much. So I’ve decided that I’ll do it in support of Special Olympics. Please support me and help me raise $3400 on my 34th birthday. Why Special Olympics? My brother Joe loves sports, playing and watching them. Special Olympics has made it possible for him to be an athlete, experience team sports, and find friends to play basketball, soccer, bowling and more with. Everyone deserves to be an athlete, special olympics makes that possible. Help me support what they do by donating and sharing with friends to help get to $3400.

Charlie is having a birthday and would love to share the love of his family and friends with the athletes of the Special Olympics. Charlie is very grateful for your thoughtful gift in his honor!

Hey friends, I care a lot about being helpful and kind to people that need help doing activities like sports and school. In my opinion everyone should be able to play a sport no matter what is stopping them. Instead of birthday presents for me please help donate money to help others be better at things they want to do. thanks. hudson

Welcome to my 2021 birthday fundraising event! This year I have chosen to raise money for the Special Olympics organization. I have been so blessed to be able to coach athletes all the way to the State Level of the Special Olympics and have witnessed the incomparable community that the Special Olympics offer to differently-abled athletes. Help me continue to make the Special Olympics, and all the benefits they offer, available to every athlete!

My brother has been involved with Special Olympics for years and years. He’s my profile photo. 2020 was tough for him as he could only see his friends through a screen and couldn’t be an athlete. July 31 is my birthday, and I’d love it if you could donate to Special Olympics as a gift to me. Thank you.

Joan is turning 90 yes 90 on April 15th In lieu for gifts, please consider donating to one of Joan’s favorite charities The Special Olympics. Thank you all for making Joan’s birthday wish come true.

In lieu of birthday gifts, Enzo has chosen to donate to the Special Olympics in honor of his friend's grandfather who recently passed away. Thank you for your support!

For the last year 10 years, I have volunteered for the Special Olympics and this foundation means the world to me! For my 35th Birthday this year… I am asking for a small amount of generosity to help support the future generation of children! Thank you in advance . to help an excellent cause and help support the next generation

For my 34th birthday , I am asking for donations to my favorite charity! The feeling of helping children makes my heart full ♥️ Thanks in advance Heather Shendell

Happy 40th Birthday Donnie! Donnie’s compassion was one of the traits I fell in love with. He has always had a special place in his heart for the Special Olympics, often volunteering! In lieu of gifts please consider donating to this worthy cause!

Hello,We are Christian and Lourdes parents of Alicia Lucía Alicia is about to turn 1 year old. We want to celebrate by helping others just like you all have helped us this whole year in every step of this fantastic journey, and also because we want to save this memory in our hearts and our minds, to show Alicia Lucia in a couple of years how easy and how gratifying is to give instead of receiving.Alicia is a very blessed baby girl and we have no doubt that she will continue receiving blessings every day of her life; to this day we can say for sure that she is not missing anything, not food, shelter, clothes, etc.We dream of teaching Alicia Lucía how to be an inclusive little woman, to see everyone as her equal, and so she can help others to be the same way, that's why we chose Special Olympics to be our fundraising. the best gift you can give Alicia in her first year is to contribute to this fundraiser and be part of this memory that will last forever.Thank you.Amaya Aguilar Family! Hola, Somos Christian y Lourdes padres de Alicia Lucía Alicia está a punto de cumplir 1 año. Queremos celebrar ayudando a otros como ustedes nos han ayudado todo este año en cada paso de este fantástico viaje, y también porque queremos guardar este recuerdo en nuestros corazones y nuestras mentes, para mostrárselo a Alicia Lucía dentro de un par de años vea qué fácil y qué gratificante es dar en lugar de recibir. Alicia es una bebita muy bendecida y no tenemos dudas que seguirá recibiendo bendiciones todos los días de su vida; hasta el día de hoy podemos decir con certeza que no le falta nada, ni comida, techo, ropa, etc. Soñamos con enseñarle a Alicia Lucía a ser una mujer inclusiva, a ver a todos como sus iguales y así ella pueda ayudar a otros a ser de la misma manera, por eso elegimos Olimpiadas Especiales para hacer esta donacion, el mejor regalo que le pueden dar a Alicia en su primer año es contribuir a esta recaudación de fondos y ser parte de este recuerdo que perdurará para siempre. ¡GRACIAS! Familia Amaya Aguilar!

Twelve years I started as a volunteer coach with UCLA Special Olympics. I’m so grateful for the memories I’ve made throughout the years as a volunteer and being able to meet talented athletes not only in California but other cities I’ve called home in New York and Florida too. For my birthday this year, I'm asking for donations to Special Olympics Florida. I've chosen this nonprofit because their mission means a lot to me, and I hope you'll consider contributing as a way to celebrate with me. Every little bit will help me reach my goal. I've included information about Special Olympics Florida below. Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athlete or their caregiver as a means to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem and the life skills necessary to be productive, respected and contributing members of their communities.

I love donating to Special Olympics because I want to help the children living with a disability so they can have a chance to play like other kids. They overcome great obstacles to compete, and it fills my heart with joy.

Ashby has always been a huge fan of sports. In lieu of gifts this year, he’d like to pay it forward to help support other athletes!

Cailey Doran Please help me raise $100 for Special Olympics on my birthday.

Tell your story here. Why did you choose to raise money for the Special Olympics? What is the special occasion for which you are raising money - birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, etc? What made you decide on the Special Olympics as the beneficiary? Be as specific and compelling as possible.

Tell your story here. Why did you choose to raise money for the Special Olympics? What is the special occasion for which you are raising money - birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, etc? What made you decide on the Special Olympics as the beneficiary? Be as specific and compelling as possible.

Tell your story here. Why did you choose to raise money for the Special Olympics? What is the special occasion for which you are raising money - birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, etc? What made you decide on the Special Olympics as the beneficiary? Be as specific and compelling as possible.

Tell your story here. Why did you choose to raise money for the Special Olympics? What is the special occasion for which you are raising money - birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, etc? What made you decide on the Special Olympics as the beneficiary? Be as specific and compelling as possible.

Tell your story here. Why did you choose to raise money for the Special Olympics? What is the special occasion for which you are raising money - birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, etc? What made you decide on the Special Olympics as the beneficiary? Be as specific and compelling as possible.

Family and friends... as I celebrate turning 40 with you this year, I cannot help but to reflect on the blessings I have been fortunate to receive in my life over the last 40 years! They are countless and I am grateful for each and every single one. One of the blessings that I cherish is my ability to run and compete as athlete! It's an amazing feeling of accomplishment to cross the finish line. Running brings such a great sense of freedom...it allows you to be present and focus on the here and now. Running also brings a sense of community as runners and teammates cheer each other on. I could go on and on about my love of the sport and the endless benefits... :) I'd love to support Special Olympics for my birthday this year so that these special athletes continue to experience the blessing of competing in their chosen sports! This charity is special to me because I have a dear friend whose sister participates in Special Olympics. Thank you for considering a donation in celebration of my birthday! Love, Diane

Tell your story here. Why did you choose to raise money for the Special Olympics? What is the special occasion for which you are raising money - birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, etc? What made you decide on the Special Olympics as the beneficiary? Be as specific and compelling as possible.

Tell your story here. Why did you choose to raise money for the Special Olympics? What is the special occasion for which you are raising money - birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, etc? What made you decide on the Special Olympics as the beneficiary? Be as specific and compelling as possible.

Tell your story here. Why did you choose to raise money for the Special Olympics? What is the special occasion for which you are raising money - birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, etc? What made you decide on the Special Olympics as the beneficiary? Be as specific and compelling as possible.

Tell your story here. Why did you choose to raise money for the Special Olympics? What is the special occasion for which you are raising money - birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, etc? What made you decide on the Special Olympics as the beneficiary? Be as specific and compelling as possible.

Tell your story here. Why did you choose to raise money for the Special Olympics? What is the special occasion for which you are raising money - birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, etc? What made you decide on the Special Olympics as the beneficiary? Be as specific and compelling as possible.

Tell your story here. Why did you choose to raise money for the Special Olympics? What is the special occasion for which you are raising money - birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, etc? What made you decide on the Special Olympics as the beneficiary? Be as specific and compelling as possible.

Tell your story here. Why did you choose to raise money for the Special Olympics? What is the special occasion for which you are raising money - birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, etc? What made you decide on the Special Olympics as the beneficiary? Be as specific and compelling as possible.