MISSION
Special Olympics Arkansas is an organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport every day around the state. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics Arkansas is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, solving the global injustice, isolation, intolerance and inactivity they face.
Special Olympics Arkansas serves 13,000 young athletes ages 2-7, 15,000 athletes ages 8 and up and has 5,000 volunteers in all counties across the state of Arkansas. We also provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS
Special Olympics Arkansas hosts 240 competitions and numerous health education and screening events year-round. Our largest event of the year is Summer Games, hosted every May at Harding University in Searcy. Join us for our upcoming events:
• Attend Charity Olive Hour on Oct. 18, 6p.m., at Next Level Events. Charity Olive Hour is our signature live and silent auction where guests enjoy a laid back atmosphere with more than 300 items to bid on.
• Be Bold Get Cold with a Polar Plunge team. Raise money for athletes in your region while earning prizes. Find a Polar Plunge near you on our website’s calendar of events.
• Our competitions are not as special without fans. Volunteer with your organization or business to be fans in the stands during one of our 240 competitions year-round.
• Are you a health care professional? Volunteer for our Healthy Athletes program or attend our professional development series.
• Advocate for inclusive schools with us by joining our Unified Champion Schools movement.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Special Olympics Arkansas is always looking for partners in our competitions, health programming, school programs or training events. Reach out to Camie Powell at Camie@SpecialOlympicsArkansas.org to find out how you can be involved in making a transformative impact today!
OUR IMPACT
13,000
Young athletes ages 2-7
15,000
Athletes ages 8 & up
240
Competitions annually
20
Sports offered
450
Health care professionals trained
12,000
Athletes receiving health education
.82/$1
Straight to athletes
FUNDING SOURCES
Grants: 30%
Individual/Corporate
Donations: 20%
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Fundraisers: 50%
Established: 1970
Employees: 11
Service Area: Arkansas
CEO
Terri Weir
2115 Main St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501.771.0222
SpecialOlympicsArkansas.org
