08/21/2026
🏅💙 SPONSORS NEEDED FOR OUR 2027 SPECIAL OLYMPICS!
🌟 Help Us Support Our Athletes & Make 2027 Unforgettable! 🌟
We are reaching out on behalf of the DMS Cubs Special Needs Support Club as we begin planning for the 2026–2027 school year. Our mission is simple but powerful: to create meaningful, inclusive, and memorable experiences for students with diverse abilities, especially those who proudly represent our school in the Special Olympics.
As a Tier 1 school, we have limited funding, especially for extra activities outside of our learning environment, and rely heavily on fundraising efforts and the generosity of community partners like you to provide these opportunities for our students.
This year, our main goal is to raise funds to purchase a custom shade wall for our Special Olympics tent. While we already have a tent, it does not provide enough protection from the sun during long event days. Our athletes spend hours outside competing, cheering on teammates, and waiting between events. This shade extension will give them a safe, cool, and comfortable place to rest, recharge, and fully enjoy their experience.
For our students, this isn’t just about comfort, it's about dignity, inclusion, and being able to participate to the fullest without being limited by the elements.
Any additional funds raised will go directly toward:
Providing lunches for our athletes during Special Olympics events
Creating fun and engaging activities for students to enjoy between competitions. Supporting educational field trips for our Custom Learning Classroom, giving students opportunities to learn and grow beyond the classroom.
These moments, sharing a meal, laughing between events, and exploring new places, are the experiences that build confidence, independence, and lasting joy.
Here's how you can make a difference:
Your donation, of any amount, will directly impact the lives of our students. It ensures they feel supported, celebrated, and included by the very community they represent.
As a special thank-you, donations of $100 or more will include your business logo on our 2027 Special Olympics team shirts, allowing you to stand proudly alongside our athletes as a visible supporter of their journey. All donors will also be recognized on our DMS Cubs page.
Monetary donations are always appreciated, but donations of gatorade, bottled water, and individually packaged snacks are also greatly appreciated. These items help keep our athletes hydrated, energized, and ready to compete throughout the day during practices, competitions, and Special Olympics events.
We truly believe it takes a community to lift our students up, and with your support, we can give them the experiences they deserve.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a lasting impact. If you would like to contribute or have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Jennifer Gonzaba
Special Education Teacher
Head of DMS Cubs Special Needs Support Club
[email protected]
Leslie Worley
Special Education Instructional Assistant
DMS Cubs Special Needs Support Club
[email protected]
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If you'd like to sponsor us, please send a high-resolution logo (.jpg) to:
[email protected]
Checks should be made payable to:
DMS CUBS
Mailing Address:
Charles R. Drew Middle School
78975 AL-77
Lincoln, AL 35096
Attn: Mrs. Gonzaba and Mrs. Worley
