Everyone with an intellectual disability is welcome in Special Olympics New Zealand.
When you donate to Special Olympics New Zealand, you are gifting a child or adult with an intellectual disability the joy of competition, the thrill of achievement, the long-term benefits of physical activity, and a sense of belonging.
Through Special Olympics, athletes are empowered to be leaders in society. They’re given opportunities to learn skills that transcend the playing field. Athletes hold jobs, go to school, and are active members in their communities.
Special Olympics New Zealand has grown from four swimmers in 1983 to the over 6,000 athletes it serves today. But we have a long way to go.
Approximately 2% of the population – around 100,000 New Zealanders have an intellectual disability.
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Your monthly donations will help enrich the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sport across Aotearoa.
Every cent raised will go towards supporting Special Olympic athletes with an intellectual or learning disability, making sure they have an opportunity to participate in and enjoy what sport has to offer.
Bequests – SONZ Foundation
Established in 2017, the charitable purpose of SONZF (Special Olympics New Zealand Foundation) is to fundraise and financially support Special Olympics New Zealand so that it can provide services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Aotearoa New Zealand. All gifts and donations to the Foundation become part of a permanent endowment, which will continue to grow over time, thereby maximising the distribution available to Special Olympics New Zealand forever.
For more information on how you can support the Special Olympics New Zealand Foundation with a bequest or living gift visit https://www.sonzf.org.nz/
Create a Will for free with Gathered Here
The SONZ Foundation is proud to partner with Gathered Here, offering you the opportunity to create or update your Will, free of charge, for life as a friend of Special Olympics New Zealand.
Creating a Will is a meaningful way to safeguard the future of your loved ones and the causes close to your heart. Should you choose to include a gift to the SONZ Foundation, your legacy will help ensure that our athletes receive the support and opportunities they need for generations to come.
As you take this important step, we encourage you to seek independent legal advice to ensure your Will reflects your true intentions. It’s also essential to discuss your wishes with your loved ones, so they understand and support your decisions.
Your support has always been at the heart of what we do.
How to Get Started:
- Visit www.gatheredhere.com/nz/c/sonzf to start your free Will.
- Follow the easy steps to complete your Will.
- Consider including a gift to the Special Olympics New Zealand Foundation to support our mission into the future.
If you have any questions or would like more information about leaving a gift in your Will, please don’t hesitate to contact us at donate@sonzf.org.nz.
Donations Refund Policy
Special Olympics NZ will refund all donations made that are fraudulent due to unauthorised use of a credit card. There may also be times when we are unable to use funds raised for a specific purpose. If this happens, we may refund these donations.
In all circumstances, refunds of donations will be at our discretion. Before we can refund an online donation, we will find out if the donation has already been applied to a charitable purpose or whether it can be refunded back to the donor.
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to seek a refund of a charitable donation you have made, please email finance@specialolympics.org.nz