Every day Special Olympics Tennessee empowers athletes to shatter stereotypes and exceed their personal bests on the playing field and in life. But for every inspiring Special Olympics athlete in Tennessee, there are 8 more people waiting for their chance –– and so many more around the world.
What does your generous donation support?
Sports & Games
Special Olympics Tennessee serves 19,000 athletes and offers Olympic-style individual and team sports that provide meaningful training and competition opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Inclusive Health
Over the past two decades, Special Olympics has improved the health of people with ID around the world by collaborating with our athletes, health care providers, community organizations, universities, and governments.
Unified Schools
Students of all abilities have the power to positively impact their school communities by promoting social inclusion. Special Olympics Unified Schools empowers youth and educators to be leaders of change.
Leadership
Through hands-on training, our leadership work invests in people with ID so they can learn new skills off the playing field and become leaders in their communities and the Special Olympics movement.
