Special Olympics Ohio exists to provide year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

You can join our great cause by becoming involved as an athlete, volunteer, donor, sponsor, coach, or family member/friend.  We have several state events coming up to participate in or volunteer at.  Can’t fit one of these in?  Check back periodically for updates on more opportunities to support Special Olympics Ohio.  We host sporting events and fundraisers year-round throughout Ohio and would love your participation.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day
Join Special Olympics around the world in honoring our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver.  Celebrate this extraordinary woman’s legacy, and commit Eunice Kennedy Shriver Acts of unity. Play a sport. Join the Special Olympics and Best Buddies movement.  Build inclusive communities. Learn more.
Become an agent of acceptance and action.  Embrace the spirit of Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day, and ACT!

Share your EKS Acts of Unity.

6th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Poker Walk - Join us at Put-In-Bay for the 6th Annual Poker Walk on October 2, 2010.  Click here for more details on how you can participate.

State Events - Several state events are coming up this fall. If you or a group is interested in volunteering for Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games, visit our volunteer page or contact Cathy Dorian at cdsooh@aol.com or (614) 239-7050. If you cannot volunteer, please consider attending as a fan. We also encourage people to volunteer for our local organizations. Please visit our Events Page to see a list of all upcoming sport ompetitions.

Polar Plunges -  Each year Special Olympics Ohio hosts several Polar Plunges to raise money for our athletes.  These events occur all over the state between January and March.  If you or a group is interested in participating in or volunteering at one of these Plunges, please contact us today or check back for registration information later.