Special Olympics Indiana Jackson County

06/10/2026

Join our Plane Pull Challenge team and/or make a donation here...

This will be Special Olympics Indiana Jackson County's third time participating in the Plane Pull Challenge. We'd love for you to join our awesome team.

06/10/2026

Sign up to volunteer at the upcoming special needs prom July 10 at Seymour High School!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

06/10/2026

Is anyone interested in this? It's open to athletes, volunteers and anyone else. If there's enough interest, we can get a team signed up. Here's info...

The 2026 Plane Pull Challenge returns to the FedEx Express World Hub at the Indianapolis International Airport on Saturday, Aug. 8.

Gather your friends, coworkers, family members or teammates and get ready for one of Indiana’s most unforgettable fundraising events. The Plane Pull Challenge is Special Olympics Indiana’s largest single-day fundraiser, bringing teams together to support thousands of athletes across the state while taking on an incredible challenge.

Your mission? Pull a FedEx Express Boeing 757 jetliner weighing more than 82 tons a full 12 feet down the runway. Each team can include up to 15 members, and the fastest pull earns serious bragging rights. More importantly, every dollar raised helps create opportunities for Special Olympics Indiana athletes to compete, grow and shine both on and off the field of play.

Each team’s goal is to raise at least $1,200 in pledges (an average of $100 per person). Team captains will register each team’s name, and each team member completes their registration and a personal fundraising page. Final rosters will be due on event day. All donations will automatically be added to your team total. Keep an eye on the leaderboard. Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers.

It may sound impossible, but teamwork, determination and a lot of cheering make anything possible. Think your team has what it takes? Sign up today and prepare for an experience you’ll never forget.

This family-friendly event also features a festival-like atmosphere with music, food, souvenirs, games and other activities throughout the day. Most importantly, all funds raised by the Plane Pull Challenge directly benefit more than 20,000 people with intellectual disabilities across Indiana. Make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, in your community and beyond.

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Who wants to volunteer with setup and the night of this event? Setup will take place July 9, and the event is July 10, both in the evening. Tasks include decorating, paparazzi as guests arrive, registration, photographer assistant, snack shack attendant, gym attendant and cleanup. If interested, comment on this post or let Zach Spicer know by messaging on Facebook or texting 812-595-9162.

06/09/2026

Signups are open for three awesome free events for individuals with special needs!

Volleyball and softball camps: https://forms.gle/6qet1XGniaFWDSyEA

Prom: https://forms.gle/DfSzu8wgcXMVSTk76

Talent show: https://tinyurl.com/3cr55edh

Signups for the camps will remain open until June 26.

Signups for the prom will remain open until June 26.

Signups for the talent show will remain open until July 3. Each act must have at least one person with special needs, but they can perform with someone without special needs.

Get registered now!

06/08/2026

Summer Games is the only item on the calendar this week.

Who's excited???

06/07/2026

Athletes and volunteers who want to be part of our float for this parade must RSVP with Zach Spicer by texting 812-595-9162. Participants should wear something patriotic that represents America since this celebrates America’s 250th anniversary.

06/07/2026

Wishing a great birthday today to one of our athletes, Becky Klosterman! She has been involved in Special Olympics for a long time, participating in track and field, bocce, co****le, softball, bowling and basketball. She also attends Athlete Leadership University and has participated in the Polar Plunge. Thanks for being part of our program, Becky!