You can lead the charge in making the world more inclusive, more connected, and more joyful!
How will you help build a place fit for champions?
“We are so excited for all the opportunities this new facility will bring!”
Nick Cella Global Messenger
Our Global Messengers are thrilled they can finally share the joy. The team at Special Olympics Connecticut has some big news just for YOU!
Need help? Contact Campaign Director Christy Miller.
DJ Green Global Messenger
The Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Champions Campus will be a place to support and celebrate Special Olympics Connecticut athletes. You can be part of this once-in-a-lifetime effort to create a welcoming home for our athletes, volunteers, and community in Bristol, Connecticut. We are so close to our goal – YOU can take us across the finish line!
Gifts may be pledged over a 3-year period.
Recognition opportunities exist for gifts of $3,000+.
Contact Christy Miller to learn more.
Building Rendering: Welcoming entry highlighting history, sport, and inclusion
“A new building will provide resources for the athletes and allow SOCT to reach out to more people.”
Ali Smith Global Messenger
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Building Rendering: Large flex space for trainings and gatherings
"A new building will give us athletes a place to gather, a place to learn, a place to be included. It's close to everything, so even more people can come."
Raishaun Holloway Global Messenger
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We hope to create a first-ever home for SOCT’s athletes, volunteers, staff, and community. This 18,000+ square foot building and campus in Bristol will be a place to learn life, vocational, and leadership skills, access health screenings, organize statewide athletic events, and celebrate our athletes and volunteers.
Individuals, businesses, foundations, and community groups are coming together to help us reach our goal and support our athletes. Gifts at all levels are important and there are many ways to get involved – whether as a donor, volunteer, or advocate.
You can make an outright gift or a pledge (up to 3 years) of cash, marketable securities, IRA distributions, or other forms by contacting Campaign Director Christy Miller or by contributing online.
Yes, there are opportunities for donor recognition in the building and throughout the campus. Please see the Recognition Opportunities document.
Loretta Claiborne
Special Olympics, Inc.
Susan Saint James Ebersol
Actress/Activist
Tom Barnes
Barnes Aerospace Foundation
Nicholas J. Boulter
Simsbury Police Department
Tim Boyle
National Football League (Retired)
Scott Burrell
Southern Connecticut State University
Mark Dickau
Bristol City Council
Beau Doherty
Special Olympics Connecticut (Retired)
Andre Drummond
New York Knicks
Robert S. Galvin, MD
Yale School of Medicine
Greg Hahn
Bristol City Council
Catherine Kortlandt
Linde Inc.
Lisa Kovlakas
ESPN
Jordan Lopez
Special Olympics Connecticut (Athlete)
Michael Mason
Special Olympics Connecticut
Charlie McLaughlin
Special Olympics Connecticut
Keith Moon
The Hotchkiss School
Fallon Moran
Special Olympics Connecticut (Athlete)
Michael Pendell
Motley Rice LLC
Barbara Puffer
Puffer Public Relations Strategies (Retired)
Sean Rabinowitz
Procyon Benefits, LLC
Timothy Shriver, PhD
Special Olympics, Inc.
Nick Sinacori
Special Olympics Connecticut (Athlete)
Abby Snyder
Special Olympics Connecticut (Athlete)
Jean-Pierre van Rooy
Otis Elevator (Retired)
Lawrence P. Ward
University of Hartford
Building Rendering: Athlete Kitchen and Gathering Place
“Thank you so much for your support in the new Special Olympics building. We appreciate your support and please keep donating your time, your money, and your community.”
Matt Glad Global Messenger
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Your generous gift is helping us lay the groundwork for Special Olympics Connecticut’s new home. Beyond bricks and mortar, you are building a space where thousands of athletes can train, grow, and experience the transformative power of sport and community.
