Fundraising Events
At Special Olympics Oregon, our fundraising events help fuel our mission and programming throughout the year and make services possible for thousands of athletes and their families at no cost. These events engage the community in our mission and are responsible for nearly a quarter of our annual budget. You can learn about our signature fundraising events, as well as our partner fundraising events below.
Polar Plunge
Be bold! Get cold! Take an icy dip, along with thousands of other individuals and organizations around the state, in support of Special Olympics Oregon.
Plane Pull
More than just a test of your physical strength and ability to work as a team. This event is a one of a kind feat of mental toughness that will unlock your inner champion!
Current Partner Events
Help us hit the fundraising jackpot at select Portland Timbers and Thorns games, where a quarter of all in-game raffle ticket sales benefits athlete programming for Special Olympics Oregon.
The Showdown is an all day hybrid fitness competition, that tests overall fitness through feats of speed, strength, and endurance benefiting athlete programming for Special Olympics Oregon.
Come dressed in costume and walk or run a 5k, 10k or half marathon! This event is fun for the entire family. Fun games, costume contest, live music, prizes, tasty food and drinks for those 21+ await you at the finish.
The mission never stops at Special Olympics Oregon. All across the state our athletes compete year-round, we host a multitude of fundraising events and we continuously look for ways to engage our community to promote diversity and inclusion.