// Support An Athlete
Gift in Kind
Your Support Helps Us Stretch Every Euro Further
The cost of delivering the Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games is significant; €3,000,039 in total. Our Support an Athlete model breaks this down to a clear cost per athlete:
Each athlete’s Games experience costs €2,380.
Every euro saved through Gift In Kind (GIK) support allows us to redirect funds so more athletes can be supported through the campaign.
Here's How GIK Helps Advance the Support an Athlete Campaign
Reduces operational costs
If your organisation can offset costs in areas such as logistics, catering, equipment, technology, or professional services, you directly reduce the cost per athlete.
Frees up cash to support more athletes
For every €2,380 saved, one more athlete can take part in the games.
Enhances quality & efficiency
Professional-grade in-kind support elevates the athlete experience and ensures a world-class games environment.
Demonstrates powerful community leadership
GIK partners show Ireland what inclusion looks like in practice.
Examples of High-Impact GIK Support
- Transport and logistics support that reduces travel costs per athlete
- Technology, software, or communications that lower operational overhead
- Catering, accommodation, and hospitality support that directly offsets core games expenditure
- Professional services, legal, creative, medical, consultancy (capped or donated)
- Sports equipment and venue services that reduce competition setup costs
// Support An Athlete
Get Involved with a Gift In Kind
If your organisation can offer products or services that reduce games costs, you become an essential partner in helping us support more athletes on their journey to the national stage.