President’s Corner
President’s Corner: July
A Deep Dive into the Strength of Our Sports Programs At Special Olympics Maryland, swimming offers a powerful example of the depth and quality we strive to provide across all…
Read MorePresident’s Corner: June
Thank You for a Successful 2026 Spring Season This month’s message is simple: Thank you. Thank you to our athletes and Unified teammates for your inspiring efforts during our spring…
Read MorePresident’s Corner: May
Bringing the Plunge to You: Introducing the Plunge Patrol For 30 years, the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge Presented by Allegis Group has been one of Maryland’s most recognizable…
Read MorePresident’s Corner: April
Dear Supporters, Thank you to the more than 6,300 people who volunteer with Special Olympics Maryland throughout the year. April was National Volunteer Month, including Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 20–26)…
Read MorePresident’s Corner: February & March
Thank You to Everyone Who Made the 2026 MSP Polar Bear Plunge Presented By Allegis Group a Success 51 Days from Build-Out to Breakdown. 8 Plunges in 6 Days over…
Read MoreHonoring the Legacy of Tom Carski
On March 27th we learned that Tom Carski, one of the three founders of Special Olympics Maryland, passed away following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Since arriving at…
Read MorePresident’s Corner: Spring Recap
Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver Would Be Proud As I reflect on our spring season I can’t help but think of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. She would be…
Read MorePresident’s Corner: February
February flew by as we wrapped up a successful Plunge and jumped straight into the Dunk, two Interscholastic Unified Sports state tournaments, Capitol Hill Day, Developmental Disabilities Day in Annapolis,…
Read MorePresident’s Corner: January
Thank you – thank you to the more than 16,000 people who plunged for our athletes and Unified teammates at the 2025 Maryland State Pollice Polar Bear Plunge Presented by…
Read MorePresident’s Corner: December
Take the Plunge in 2025! Dear Special Olympics Maryland Supporters, The start of a new year brings excitement, opportunity, and the return of one of our most impactful fundraising events…
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