Special Olympics Georgia hosts numerous Special Events throughout the year to help raise additional funds and awareness for our athletes. Events range in size and type, and there is sure to be something for everyone. From Golf Tournaments, Duck Pluck, Building Sits, Treadmill Walks, and Charity Clay Shoot.
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor of any of these events, please contact:
Kelli Bonner
Kelli.Bonner@specialolympicsga.org
770-414-9390 ext. 1120
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Date: Year Round
Location: Throughout Georgia
Description: Law Enforcement agencies across the State of Georgia join forces and unite for the cause as they raise funds and awareness for the athletes. This is the largest grass-roots movement of the Special Olympics programs and raised over $55M worldwide in 2018. In Georgia, officers participate year round through selling merchandise, Cops on Doughnut Shops, Treadmill walks, softball tournaments, Golf Tournaments, and much more. You name it and they’ll do it all in the name of Special Olympics!
LETR Presenting Sponsor: Publix Supermarkets
Duck Pluck
Date: September 21, 2022
Location: Special Olympics Georgia Office located in Atlanta, GA
Description: The Duck Pluck is one of Atlanta’s most unique events! On September 21, supporters will gather to watch thousands of yellow rubber ducks get plucked from the water. We will be selling duck adoptions throughout Metro-Atlanta until the day of the race. This is a phenomenal community event that will not only raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia, but also will build great awareness and brand loyalty for our supporters. Funds raised from the duck adoptions will go directly to support the year-round sports training and competition programs of Special Olympics Georgia.
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Rooms to Go Foundation, Inwood Holdings, Winter Companies, Risk Placements Services, Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, Allied World, Kids “R” Kids International, Inc., Gas Motor Cars, , RhinoShield-Georgia Coatings, Inc., LCG Associates, Goldman Sachs, Highwoods Realty LP, Elizabeth Greene, The Nunnally Family Foundation
Bob Busse Golf Tournament
Date: October 25, 2021
Location: Roswell, Georgia
Description: Special Olympics Georgia once again proudly hosts the Bob Busse Golf Tournament, held at Country Club of Roswell located in Roswell, GA. Each year, this tournament grows and becomes better than the last. One can expect a great game of golf along with golf-course prizes, raffle and door prizes, a silent auction and wonderful reception all for the great cause of supporting Special Olympics Georgia and our inspirational athletes.
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Ryan Foundation, RBC Financial, Park N Fly, UPS, Holland & Knight, The Coca-Cola Company, Jim O’Donnell, Rob Vaka, Doug Justice, Ben Deutsch, Knights of Columbus, Weinberg & Wheeler/Hawkins & Parnell, Phil DeGuire, The Hollett Family, Chris Burnett, Eat Clean Bro, Winter Construction, United Financial
Shoot for Champions
Date: August 20, 2021
Location: Garland Mountain Sporting Clays, Waleska, GA
Description: The Shoot for Champions event is the 2021 Sporting Clay Charity Tournament, which takes place at the Garland Mountain Sporting Clays in Waleska. The event includes breakfast, lunch, ammunition, snacks, beverages, awards and a silent auction. Proceeds go directly to Special Olympics Georgia.
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Georgia Natural Gas, Nunnally Family Foundation, Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, The Clare Family, John Thornton Chevrolet, Winter Construction, High Street Logistics Properties, Phil Deguire Family, Cleveland Electric, Hanes Huffard Family, Equity Investments, Tony Rich Family, Goldman Sachs, The Knights of Columbus, Inwood Holdings, Jim O’Donnell Family, Price Waterhouse Cooper, LowCountry Barbecue, Franklin & Templeton
Polar Plunge
Date: February 19, 2022
Location: Acworth Beach, Acworth, GA
Description: In a nutshell, participants collect pledges from friends and family in exchange for the opportunity to jump into icy waters in the middle of winter! Anyone with a little guts and a warm heart wanting to help show their support is welcome to participate.
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Publix , Northside Hospital, Inwood Holdings, St. Peter Chanel