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Special Olympics Collection Day

Friday May 2nd

THANK YOU for a hugely successful Special Olympics Collection Day Friday May 2nd.

Individuals, schools, and organisations came together to organise a collection for our athletes!

Collection Day helps provide life-changing sports programmes, giving more athletes the opportunity to thrive, grow in confidence, and reach their full potential.

Thank you for making a difference!

The need is urgent – research shows that 77% of children aged 4-12 with an intellectual disability can’t kick a ball. Not because of their disability, but because they haven’t had the chance. Special Olympics programmes, like Young Athletes, are breaking down these barriers.

How to get involved:

We have closed registrations for 2025. If you are interested in taking part in Collection Day 2026, please email us at collectionday@specialolympics.ie to register your interest.

1. Organise a Virtual Collection: Simply click “Organise Virtual Collection” and receive your unique fundraising page to share with friends and family.

2. Donate directly to Collection Day: Click the Donate button at the top of the page and make a donation in Euro or Sterling to Collection Day 2025.