Special Olympics Heart of a Champion Charity Auction & Gala | DonationMatch

Special Olympics Heart of a Champion Charity Auction & Gala

Gala/Party for Special Olympics Southern Califonia
May 04, 2024 5:00 PM
Deadline: May 1, 2024

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $300,000
Expected Attendance 400
Reach 1,000
Ticket Price $225
Metro Area Orange County, CA
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category N - Recreation & Sports
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Gift Bag Live Auction Raffle/Sweepstakes Silent Auction Volunteer Appreciation
How Donors Promoted Event Signage Event Program Event Announcement Printed Flyers Website Email Blast Facebook Instagram
Attendee Ages 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages 12-17 Years 18+ Years
Special Populations Moms Adults-Only Event (21+ Up) Active People
Description

The Heart of a Champion May the 4th Be With You charity auction and gala is an inspiring celebration that honors individuals with intellectual disabilities who benefit from Special Olympics Southern California, as well as the volunteers who support them. Proceeds benefit men, women and children with intellectual disabilities that live, train, and participate within our Special Olympics Orange County community program. With your help, we can continue to provide Special Olympics programs at no charge to participants and their
families.


Please demonstrate your support of our inspiring athletes by donating an item or package to be utilized with the live and/or silent auction. Not only will you be contributing to a truly incredible organization, your company will also receive positive exposure to patrons loyal to Special Olympics Southern California. The auction is a crucial component of the event with donations being used to provide programs offered within Southern California.

Local athletes will have the chance to develop physical fitness, sports skills, social skills and Self-esteem. Special Olympics is offered to young athletes’ sports and play program, school programs and community teams throughout the Orange County community. We know the incredible odds our athletes must overcome and the barriers they face every day. Their extraordinary determination shows us that with love and support, they can achieve so much more than many thought possible.

By celebrating their achievements, we are changing societal attitudes, creating a more accepting, and inclusive world for people who are differently abled.

Please join us in supporting the athletes in developing confidence and self-esteem through the power of sports.
Thank you for caring and giving.

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