Hi there,

Think back to your first day of school. New classrooms. New faces. New routines. It was exciting… but also a little nerve-wracking!

Many Special Olympics athletes are feeling those same butterflies right now as they head into a brand new school year. And that’s where you come in! 

👉 We’re inviting you to share the kind of advice or encouragement you wish someone had given you when you were a student. A simple message on our Back to School E-Card can help an athlete with intellectual disabilities (ID) walk into class with an entire community behind them. Sign the card now >>

Above, Special Olympics Virginia athlete Jerry captures exactly what we hope every athlete feels heading into the school year: pride, confidence, and the courage to be themselves. 

Your message, whether it’s advice, a favorite quote, or simply a few kind words, can remind athletes with ID that they belong, just as they are.

✏️ SIGN THE CARD as athletes head back to school: specialolympics.org/backtoschool

We appreciate you,

The Special Olympics Team