Special Olympics Michigan Sports Programs
160 68th Street Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
About
Special Olympics Michigan Sports Programs offers year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The program includes 24 sports and supports more than 22,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities. It has 23,807 participants, 2,954 active certified coaches, and 23,216 volunteers.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
Special Olympics Michigan Sports Programs is part of an organization created by the Joseph K. Kennedy Jr. Foundation for the Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. Its mission states that athletes develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy while sharing gifts, skills, and friendship among their families, Special Olympics athletes, and the community, with support from volunteers, coaches, family members, and staff. The organization promotes awareness, inclusion, unity, and health through programs such as Special Olympics Health, SO College, Young Athletes, and Unified Champion Schools (UCS). Donations from Michigan citizens and businesses provide funding for the program. The leadership team includes roles such as President & CEO, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Revenue, Strategy, & Growth Officer, Chief Mission Officer, directors and managers for sports, wellness, facilities, development, marketing, information systems, Unified Champion Schools, field services, and regional specialists across Michigan.
Last updated January 5, 2026.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
Special Olympics Michigan Sports Programs is part of an organization created by the Joseph K. Kennedy Jr. Foundation for the Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. Its mission states that athletes develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy while sharing gifts, skills, and friendship among their families, Special Olympics athletes, and the community, with support from volunteers, coaches, family members, and staff. The organization promotes awareness, inclusion, unity, and health through programs such as Special Olympics Health, SO College, Young Athletes, and Unified Champion Schools (UCS). Donations from Michigan citizens and businesses provide funding for the program. The leadership team includes roles such as President & CEO, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Revenue, Strategy, & Growth Officer, Chief Mission Officer, directors and managers for sports, wellness, facilities, development, marketing, information systems, Unified Champion Schools, field services, and regional specialists across Michigan.
Last updated January 5, 2026.
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