Special Olympics to Host Virtual Fundraiser

PC: Special Olympics Hawaii

For the first time in its 10-year history, Special Olympics Hawaiʻi’s annual Cheer for Champions event moves online and will take place over a three-day period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fundraising effort will begin on June 17 and end on June 19 with a special, live broadcast, online auction and more.

To learn more about this year’s Cheer for Champions event or to make a donation, click here.

“With this year’s Cheer for Champions event being virtual, we invite everyone to join us online and continue raising funds to support our athletes during these challenging times,” said Nancy Bottelo, CEO of Special Olympics Hawaii.

“With many of our events and fundraisers being canceled or postponed due to the pandemic, our athletes need our help more than ever as they prepare for the day they can return to the playing field and compete in the sports they love.”

The fundraising effort launches on Wednesday, June 17 and concludes with the main event on Friday, June 19. On the last day of the three-day fundraising effort –- Friday, June 19 –- Special Olympics Hawaii will host a live online broadcast at 7 p.m. showcasing athletes, an online auction, a local musical performance and more.

For individuals who donate $200 or more by May 29, Special Olympics Hawaii will provide two meals delivered by Elite Delivery to the address of their choice.

To participate in the Dinner for Two, click here.

The virtual Cheer for Champions event is open to the public for those who want to watch the live broadcast, participate in the online auction and donate to Special Olympics Hawaii.

Proceeds from this event will help us continue to provide virtual and online programs during the pandemic and help to ensure over 3,400 children and adults with intellectual disabilities can return back to the sports fields and experience the joy, friendships and feeling of achievement that Special Olympics Hawaii brings into their lives.