Did you know that in addition to providing sports training and competitions, we also give access to health services for millions of people with intellectual disabilities?

Our mission is to make sure our amazing athletes have proper health care so they can live and play to their fullest potential. 

Be a part of providing more than 1.9 million free health examinations to our athletes. Donate now.

We reach athletes in 130 countries around the world, but we still have millions more we can support.

So don’t hesitate, give today to our Healthy Athletes Campaign: specialolympics.org/healthyathletes

Your support matters,

Megan Wolf
Manager, Digital Fundraising & Strategy 

Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2017 10:05 AM

To: Megan Wolf
Subject: The gift of sight

Hi,

For too many Special Olympics athletes, this is what the world looks like.

That's because on a team of 10 Special Olympics athletes, on average, 4 need glasses. And 2 have never had an eye exam at all.

Please, if you can, make your first donation to Special Olympics to help us give the gift of better sight and health to Special Olympics athletes. Any gift, even $3, will make a huge difference.

The reality is, people with intellectual disabilities (ID) face alarming gaps in health care -- intimidation at the gym, unequal care at the doctor’s office, and heartbreaking health outcomes. Those with ID are twice as likely to die before the age of 50.

That's why your support is so important. Special Olympics is working every day to ensure access to health services for millions of people with ID. So far, nearly 2 million health examinations have been provided to athletes around the world!

You are part of this incredible team that's helping to change the lives of people with ID. Chip in whatever you can to help us make sure even MORE athletes get the healthcare they need:

Thanks in advance for your support,

The team at Special Olympics