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2026 Cops at Donut Shops Fundraiser

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The tastiest event of the year is BACK!

Cops at Donut Shops (CADS) is a one-day fundraising event held on National Donut Day (June 5th), where members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run partner with Dunkin stores and local donut shops across Georgia to raise funds and awareness for athletes of Special Olympics Georgia. Supporters can stop by participating locations, meet local law enforcement officers, and make a donation to help provide year-round sports training, competition, and life-changing programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Check the link below to donate and find which stores law enforcement will be at for the event!

Cops at Donut Shops Website

 

Volunteer @ State Summer Games May 22-24

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May 22-24, 2026
SUMMER GAMES, EMORY UNIVERSITY, ATLANTA, GA
We need Fans in the Stands volunteers for Summer Games! Over 2,000 SOGA athletes come to Emory University to compete in athletics, Cheerleading, flag football, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball. Come cheer them on! To apply please click here. Please contact leksi.whatley@specialolympicsga.org for more information on volunteering.

Click here to adopt your ducks and support Special Olympics Georgia Athletes today

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Duck Pluck 2026
Wednesday, September 23

Make a splash for the 24,218 athletes of SOGA- Adopt your Duck and Support an Athlete. With your duck adoption, you will not only be entered to win some awesome prizes, but you will be sending athletes to Games! The Pluck will be on Wednesday, September 23rd and you do not need to be present to win.

To adopt your ducks, click here!

Volunteer at the 2026 State Fall Games October 16-17

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Fall Games will take place October 16–17 at Freedom Park in Valdosta, and we’d love for you to be part of it! Join us as a volunteer and help make this event an incredible experience for our athletes.
Sign up today: https://charity.pledgeit.org/FG2026

 

If you are interested in bringing a corporate group to volunteer and would like to know more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Thomas Ritch via email at Thomas.Ritch@specialolympicsga.org to learn how to get your company involved!

Thank you for your interest in supporting Special Olympics Georgia, and we look forward to seeing you at the games!

2026 State Fall Games, October 16-17, Valdosta, GA

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Join Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) for the 2026 State Fall Games being held at Freedom Park in Valdosta, GA, October 16 – 17. During the weekend SOGA will host 2,500 athletes, coaches, and Unified Partners who will compete in Bocce, Cycling, Golf, Golf Skills, Softball, and Softball Skills. Opening Ceremonies will be held Friday October 16th at 7:30 pm at Freedom Park. For the 2026 State Fall Games fact sheet please click here.

If you are interested in volunteering please click here or contact Leksi Whatley.

Join us at this year’s Opening Ceremonies.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Fall Games Games please contact Sam Elkins.

If you have questions regarding the events please contact Olivia Schuster.

Knights of Columbus Empower SOGA Athletes

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SOGA Recruitment Video

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-uORvWqwAc

Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Vision Statement

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Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Vision Statement

Respecting each individual and recognizing the value that we each bring to the SOGA team is essential.  SOGA champions a diverse and inclusive environment while celebrating all individuals through a love of sport.

We encourage and welcome diversity, recognizing it as a key advantage and value different backgrounds and perspectives.  Some types of diversity are life experience, work experience, perspective, culture, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender identity and age.  Diversity assists us in looking at situations from a variety of angles and encourages the development of ideas and solutions.

Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) will strive to be an organization that reflects all communities, and one in which everyone with a role in carrying out the Special Olympics mission feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves and do their best work, whether as Special Olympics athletes, volunteers, donors/sponsors, business partners, or employees.

 

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Vision Policy:

 Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) will strive to be an organization that reflects all communities, and one in which everyone with a role in carrying out the Special Olympics mission feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves and do their best work, whether as Special Olympics athletes, volunteers, donors/sponsors, business partners, or employees.

The Mission of Special Olympics Georgia and Athlete Video

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The mission of Special Olympics Georgia is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Click here to support an athlete!

Click here to get involved and volunteer!