Support Tennis Players with Intellectual Disabilities

Hi, I am Arush, a junior at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal High School in Bradenton, Florida. I am raising money to support the tennis program run by Special Olympics at Manatee County, Florida. I was introduced to this organization as a sophomore at IMG and have had the opportunity of volunteering my time to coach these amazing athletes in tennis ever since on a weekly basis.

Founded in 1972, Special Olympics Florida is a certified 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization funded solely through the generosity of individuals, businesses and civic groups. The Special Olympics mission is to offer training and competition in a variety of teams and individual sports free of charge for people with intellectual disabilities to promote mental, physical, emotional, and social well-being. Athletes who participate in this program come in all ages, ethnicities, economic and social backgrounds and all ability levels, from the highly functioning to the severely challenged.

The funds expected to be raised through this initiative are aimed at helping with the purchase of specialized equipment designed for individuals with disabilities to enhance coordination, focus, and repetition. The Special Olympics tennis players will benefit immensely from the use of such specialized equipment, and your donation (big or small) will go a long way in empowering these motivated and inspiring athletes to grow and excel in their athletic journey, and in achieving their goal of becoming the best tennis players they can be. Please join me in making a small difference—Thank you!

To learn more about Special Olympics at Florida, please visit their website at – https://www.specialolympicsflorida.org.