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Overview:
| Special Olympics Washington programs and services are provided at no fee to athletes and their families. Our organization relies entirely on private funding from individuals, corporations and foundations to cover the annual budget. Special Olympics Washington is not a United Way agency and is not funded by local, state or federal government agencies. Fundraising events or promotions are a large funding source for our organization and there are many that occur each year to benefit the athletes in our state. To find out more about existing special events and promotions, please click on those highlighted below. If you would like to register your own fundraising event or promotion to benefit our athletes, please click on the Third Party Events, “Register Your Fundraiser” form. |
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Breakfast
With Champions The Breakfast With Champions; fundraising events are considered signature events Special Olympics Washington. Breakfast With Champions-Seattle began in 1995 with a small crowd of guests and raised $21,000. Today, it has grown to an event that hosts over 1,300 people and raises over $500,000. Table captains, donors, and corporate sponsors have been the base of support to build this event to what it has become today. Special Olympics Washington recognized the success of the event and has made an effort to build like events in Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Yakima. |
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Tasting
Room The Tasting Room; for Special Olympics Washington is a fundraising event that provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. By participating in sports, physical fitness and healthcare education programs, Special Olympics Washington athletes increase self-confidence and social skills, improve physical and motor skills, and have better success in leading more productive and independent lives. |
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Third
Party Events Events produced by other organizations, where Special Olympics Washington is the beneficiary of all or some of the funds raised. |
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Local
- "Team Fundraisers" Events at the local community level, to raise funds for equipment and uniforms. |
