WHY SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Special Olympics Southern California is one of the most recognized and respected charities in the world, dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competitions.

Expand your customer reach through our network of passionate and loyal volunteers, donors, athletes and their families.

Brand your company as a strong corporate citizen within the Southern California community. Special Olympics has 95% brand recognition within the U.S. and is the world's largest sports organization.

Special Olympics transforms communities and brings people together through its programs and events held throughout Southern California.

WHO YOU'LL SUPPORT

Southern California

37,800 athletes • 201 competitions each year • 19,900 volunteers • 12 Olympic-type sports

Athlete Breakdown

79% School Age Athletes/Young Athletes
21% Community Based Athletes

Gender Breakdown

68% Male
32% Female

WHAT YOU'LL SUPPORT

Sports

You can be a sponsor at one of our many sports competitions held throughout the year including:

Summer Games - held every June - competitions include Athletics (track and field), Basketball, Bocce, Flag Football (demo only), and Swimming.
Fall Games - held every November or December - competitions include Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball.
Floor Hockey - Championship held in March
Bowling - Championship held in August

Special Events

Special Olympics Southern California offers many opportunities to sponsor fundraising events that attract celebrities, major sports figures and thousands of community members. Special Events include:

Sponsor an Athlete

It costs $500 to provide year-round sports training and competition for each athlete, which includes transportation, meals, uniforms, and more. To find out how you can sponsor one or more Special Olympics Southern California athlete, please contact Brandon Tanner at btanner@sosc.org or 562.502.1041.

Youth

Become a sponsor in our School Partnership Program. Special Olympics Southern California provides school-based sports competition and training throughout Southern California. Sponsorships provide sports equipment and uniforms, coach/teacher training and support, and printed and electronic resources. Employee volunteer opportunities available at some locations.

Employee Fundraising

Support your employees in their fundraising efforts for Special Olympics Southern California though donation matching and company-wide volunteer programs. Customized programs and toolkits are available to assist your employees with their efforts in addition to online resources.

Get Involved

A SMART INVESTMENT

90 cents of every dollars goes to programming

1 in 6 families are touched by Special Olympics

Connect with our passionate and loyal volunteers, donors, athletes and families

Creative, turn-key ways to make an impact provided

See your support make an immediate impact when you walk on the field

Volunteer opportunities foster team building and community support

Special Olympics Southern California has received a four-star rating for the third year in a row from Charity Navigator, America's largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities.

The sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned Special Olympics Southern California this top tier rating from Charity Navigator.

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"This (Special Olympics World Games LA 2015) has been a seminal moment for our company. We are extremely proud of this work and our role with this event. It has had a profound impact on our employees, and we cannot thank you enough for letting us work with you on this incredible event and bring it to fans across media and around the world."

John Skipper

President, ESPN and Co-Chairman, Disney Media Networks

"Through the many grass-roots programs, our employees and our bottling partners are able to actively engage in the Special Olympics movement, which injects a deeper sense of humanity into our brands and personal and professional enrichment for our people."

Muhtar Kent

President and Chief Operating Officer, The Coca-Cola Company

"Being a part of this volunteer force allowed all of us the experience of helping these wonderful athletes feel proud, strong and triumphant! Many stories were shared about this event...some hilarious and some very tender moments that will never be forgotten. We are honored and proud to be part of the Special Olympics family and will continue to support these amazing athletes."

Sandy Benson

Vice President, PIMCO

For more information about sponsorships
or to become a sponsor, contact
Brandon Tanner at
btanner@sosc.org
or 562.502.1041