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Fundraising Events

Special Olympics Michigan would not be able to provide its programming free of charge without the support of donors and fundraisers. Join us for any of our major statewide fundraisers throughout the year!

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Champions Together Charity Walk


Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: TBA
Location: TBA in Downtown Detroit

Join us at our first-ever charity walk for Special Olympics Michigan in Downtown Detroit!  Gather your family and friends, start a corporate walk team, or sign-up as a solo supporter for this charity walk that will take place in Downtown Detroit, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics MI athletes.

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Athletes Like Audrey

May 7, 2024
Location: JW Marriott Grand Rapids

Each year, more than 500 athletes and their families from across the state travel to Grand Rapids to compete in the State Basketball Finals. Join the Secchia, Jandernoa, Korte, and Custer families at the Athletes Like Audrey: Luncheon where all proceeds will help to build a sustaining fund for the Global Messenger Program.

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Ties & Tennies Gala

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
MI Central - Detroit's rehabilitated historic train station
 

The Ties & Tennies Gala brings together hundreds of corporate executives, community leaders, and local philanthropists for an evening of powerful inspiration alongside great dining & dancing; all to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan athletes.

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Polar Plunge

January-March in various locations

Each year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge series challenges thousands of brave jumpers at numerous locations around the state. It's a great way for everyone - individuals, organizations and businesses - to get involved in supporting Special Olympics Michigan. All funds raised go towards year-round sports training and athletic competition for more SOMI participants.

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LETR Flame of Hope Week (Run Week)

September 7-14, 2023

Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) Run Week is an opportunity for law enforcement, corrections personnel, and community members to run shoulder to shoulder, raising money and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan athletes.

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Dare to Dream Golf Outing

September 23, 2024 at Railside Golf Club in Byron Center

The Dare to Dream West Michigan Charitable Golf Outing gives you the opportunity to golf with Special Olympics athletes and learn about the powerful programs that Special Olympics Michigan offers within our West Michigan communities.

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