Global Impact
Since 1987, the biggest and brightest voices in the recording industry have generously lent their time and talents to Special Olympics to create A Very Special Christmas albums. The grants generated by these albums have impacted Special Olympics Programs around the world, a few of which are highlighted below.

Southern California
$771,700 granted
Special Olympics Southern California received one of the very first Christmas Records Grants in 1988.
Special Olympics Southern California received one of the very first Christmas Records Grants in 1988.
South Africa
$3,422,908 granted
Special Olympics South Africa trains 48,000 athletes and hosts 1,000 competitions each year.
Special Olympics South Africa trains 48,000 athletes and hosts 1,000 competitions each year.
Russia
$1,675,269 granted
Special Olympics Russia athletes have been able to attend competitions around the world.
Special Olympics Russia athletes have been able to attend competitions around the world.
China
$1,763,293 granted
Special Olympics China is now the largest Special Olympics Program in the World.
Special Olympics China is now the largest Special Olympics Program in the World.
Egypt
$966,735 granted
By 2001, Special Olympics Egypt was such a successful Program that it became a model for others.
By 2001, Special Olympics Egypt was such a successful Program that it became a model for others.
Malawi
$220,223 granted
Malawi is a small county, but it has a vibrant Special Olympics Program.
Malawi is a small county, but it has a vibrant Special Olympics Program.
Serbia
$292,500 granted
A 2009 Christmas Record Grant allowed Special Olympics Serbia to offer new opportunities.
A 2009 Christmas Record Grant allowed Special Olympics Serbia to offer new opportunities.
Colombia
$259,000 granted
Special Olympics Colombia was given a major boost by their first Christmas Record Grant.
Special Olympics Colombia was given a major boost by their first Christmas Record Grant.
Afghanistan
$367,800 granted
Every time Special Olympics Afghanistan athletes compete abroad they return home as heroes.
Every time Special Olympics Afghanistan athletes compete abroad they return home as heroes.
Indonesia
$361,500 granted
ALPS helps Special Olympics athletes like Yofan Aditia increase their social skills
ALPS helps Special Olympics athletes like Yofan Aditia increase their social skills

$1,675,269 granted
Special Olympics Russia athletes have been able to attend competitions around the world.
Special Olympics Russia athletes have been able to attend competitions around the world.

$3,422,908 granted
Special Olympics South Africa trains 48,000 athletes and hosts 1,000 competitions each year.
Special Olympics South Africa trains 48,000 athletes and hosts 1,000 competitions each year.

$771,700 granted
Special Olympics Southern California received one of the very first Christmas Records Grants in 1988.
Special Olympics Southern California received one of the very first Christmas Records Grants in 1988.

Global Impact
Special Olympics Russia athletes have been able to attend competitions around the world.

$1,763,293 granted
Special Olympics China is now the largest Special Olympics Program in the World.
Special Olympics China is now the largest Special Olympics Program in the World.

$966,735 granted
By 2001, Special Olympics Egypt was such a successful Program that it became a model for others.
By 2001, Special Olympics Egypt was such a successful Program that it became a model for others.

Afghanistan

$367,800 granted
Every time Special Olympics Afghanistan athletes compete abroad they return home as heroes.
Every time Special Olympics Afghanistan athletes compete abroad they return home as heroes.

$361,500 granted
ALPS helps Special Olympics athletes like Yofan Aditia increase their social skills.
ALPS helps Special Olympics athletes like Yofan Aditia increase their social skills.

$292,500 granted
A 2009 Christmas Record Grant allowed Special Olympics Serbia to offer new opportunities.
A 2009 Christmas Record Grant allowed Special Olympics Serbia to offer new opportunities.

Thank You, Artists!
148 internationally acclaimed recording artists have donated their time and talents to the A Very Special Christmas albums.

$259,000 granted
Special Olympics Colombia was given a major boost by their first Christmas Record Grant.
Special Olympics Colombia was given a major boost by their first Christmas Record Grant.
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