Fundraising Events

Special Olympics Michigan would not be able to provide its programming free of charge without the support of donors and fundraisers. Join us for any of our major statewide fundraisers throughout the year!

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Champions Together Breakfast

Friday, May 13, 2022
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Detroit Athletic Club | 241 Madison Ave., Detroit

Join us at the Detroit Athletic Club for our annual Breakfast program benefiting the 22,000+ Athletes of Special Olympics Michigan. This year's program will focus on the global sport of soccer - from first kicks to final goals, and will include a special presentation: the Draw Ceremony for the 2022 Unified Cup (international soccer tournament hosted in Detroit - July/Aug. 2022

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Athletes Like Audrey : Happiness Hour

May 25, 2022 
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Each year, more than 500 athletes and their families from across the state travel to Grand Rapids to compete in the State Basketball Finals. Join the Secchia, Jandernoa, Korte, and Custer families at the Athletes Like Audrey: Happiness Hour where all proceeds will help to build a sustaining fund for the State Basketball Finals to ensure that athletes of all abilities can continue competing for generations to come.

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Ties & Tennies Gala

October 14, 2022
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p,m.
Ford Field - Home of the Detroit Lions

The Ties and Tennies Gala is the organization's signature event held in southeast Michigan which has the largest athlete population served in all of Michigan. We will have more details on the 2021 event as they become available.

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Polar Plunge

January-March in various locations

Each year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge series challenges thousands of brave jumpers at numerous locations around the state. It's a great way for everyone - individuals, organizations and businesses - to get involved in supporting Special Olympics Michigan. All funds raised go towards year-round sports training and athletic competition for more SOMI participants.

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Competitors take part in a Row-4-Dough event

Row-4-Dough

Various dates and locations throughout the year

Teams of 10 pull on a row machine the distance of a marathon (26.2 miles) in the shortest amount of time. Think you have what it takes? Grab some friends, get pumped and register today!

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LETR Run Week

September 10-17, 2021

Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) Run Week is an opportunity for law enforcement, corrections personnel and community members to run shoulder to shoulder, raising money and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan athletes. In-person and virtual Run Week options will be offered in 2021.

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Dare to Dream Golf Outing

September 9, 2022 at Railside Golf Club in Byron Center

The Dare to Dream West Michigan Charitable Golf Outing gives you the opportunity to golf with Special Olympics athletes and learn about the powerful programs that Special Olympics Michigan offers within our West Michigan communities.

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