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Special Olympics Collection Day

Friday 2nd May, 2025

Join our Collection Day – Together, We Can Make a Difference!

Special Olympics Ireland is calling on individuals, schools, and businesses across the country to organise a bucket collection or fundraising event and help transform the lives of 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.

Be a Game Changer – Sign Up today!

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. Sign up today and help create a more inclusive future in your community.

How to get involved:

We have closed registrations for organising a bucket collection however there are still a number of ways you can get involved:

1. Join a Collection: Simply click “Join a Collection” and register to volunteer at a collection/bag pack or fundraising event in your area.
2. Start Fundraising Now: We’ll also create a personalised online fundraising page for you to share with your network, so you can begin raising funds even before Collection Day!
3. Organise a Virtual Collection: Simply click “Organise Virtual Collection” and receive your unique fundraising page to share with friends and family.