Events
Special Olympics Oregon is proud to make our sports and programs available to thousands of athletes and their families at no cost. One of the primary ways we offset the expenses associated with programming and services is through engaging the community in fundraising events.
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Events Calendar
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.
Winter Virtual Games
Calling all athletes, Unified partners, Coaches and family members!
Join us for our first-ever Special Olympics Oregon Winter Virtual Games. Although we cannot gather in person, you can still train and compete from your living room, driveway, backyard or local park!
Signature Events
Polar Plunge
Be bold and get cold! Take a dip in icy water, along with thousands of other individuals and organizations around the state, in support of Special Olympics Oregon.
Dog Days of Summer
The Dog Days of Summer Virtual Fun Run, Walk + Roll is not a timed event, but a feel-good fundraiser benefitting Special Olympics Oregon, in partnership with Law Enforcement Torch Run, that lets you blend your favorite fitness activity with making a difference. Ditch the virtual happy hour and instead encourage your colleagues, family, friends, neighbors and even your pets to sign up with you!
Breakfast With Champions (BWC)
Join businesses and community leaders as we celebrate our athletes and their stories at the annual fundraising breakfast for Special Olympics Oregon.
Partner Events
Timbers & Thorns 50/50 Raffle
Help us hit the fundraising jackpot at select Timbers and Thorns games, where 25% of every in-game raffle ticket sold benefits Special Olympics Oregon.
Plane Pull
Join forces with Oregon law enforcement officers at this annual event, where teams pull a full-sized aircraft in competition with other groups to benefit Special Olympics Oregon.
Tip-a-Cop
Dine at local restaurants where law enforcement personnel and Special Olympics Oregon athletes will be your celebrity hosts and servers, and tips are donated to the mission.