Special Olympics
Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics
Special Olympics is a global sports movement that unleashes the human spirit every day around the world through the transformative power and joy of sport. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics is tackling the inactivity, stigma, isolation, and injustice that people with intellectual disabilities (ID) face. Their work goes far beyond sports events, driving social change that enables full social participation for people with ID.
For over 20 years, Special Olympics has collaborated with the Trumbull County Fairhaven Bulldogs, aiming to inspire community engagement and, most importantly, to assist those who may not be able to advocate for themselves. We work to promote active participation among individuals, fostering connections with peers, community involvement, and inclusion.
Year-Round Sports Training
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. These events provide continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with the world.
Fairhaven Bulldog Special Olympics Sports:
- Basketball
- Golf
- Bowling
- Swimming
- Cheerleading
- Track & Field
We invite you to join one of the many events held throughout the year, where community members can volunteer, participate in fundraisers, or cheer on the Special Olympians at their competitions!
To volunteer with Special Olympics, please reach out to Bo Greene at Fairhaven School by calling (330) 652-5811 ext. 726.
If you would like to donate to support our local program, please make checks payable to Special Olympics and mail to:
Fairhaven School - Attention Bo Greene
420 Lincoln Way
Niles, OH 44446
