50 Years of Impact — And a Commitment to the Next 50

In 2025, Special Olympics Washington proudly celebrates 50 years of advancing inclusion, empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and building stronger communities across our state.

Through year-round sports training, health screenings, and athlete leadership development, we create consistent opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities to grow physically, socially, and emotionally — at no cost to participants.

For many individuals and families, Special Olympics Washington provides a trusted and welcoming pathway to sport, health education, leadership, and community connection. The need for inclusive opportunities remains vital across Washington State.

Proceeds from the Dream House Raffle provide critical, mission-sustaining support that allows us to serve thousands of athletes each year, strengthen local programs, and responsibly expand access to more communities statewide.

As we celebrate our first 50 years, we are committed to building a sustainable foundation for the next 50 — ensuring every individual has the opportunity to belong, compete, lead, and thrive.

Thank you for being a part of our legacy and our future.

Special Olympics Washington At-a-Glance

(Data reflects 2025 participation)

• 14,528 Athletes & Unified Partners
• 8,557 Volunteers
• 606 Free Health Screenings
• 1,676 Coaches
• 21 Sports Offered
• 135 Year-Round Competitions
• 180 Unified Champion Schools
• 75,000+ Washington youth who've pledged to "Choose to Include"

Our Mission

To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families and communities.

Visit SpecialOlympicsWashington.org to learn more about how you can expand your impact.