“At Publix, our partnership with Special Olympics reflects our dedication to being responsible citizens, actively engaged in uplifting our communities. We value the profound impact that Special Olympics has on individuals and communities alike, and we are proud to support and strengthen this long-standing relationship.”
–Marsha Singh, Vice President, Lakeland Division, Publix and Special Olympics Florida Board Member
Publix
has supported Special Olympics Florida from the very beginning. In
1972, just after Special Olympics Florida was created, Publix Founder
George Jenkins helped finance one of our first trips to a major
competition. The company has never deviated from that course.
Since
1993, it has conducted the Publix Torch Icon Campaign to raise
awareness and funds for Special Olympics Florida and other Special
Olympics organizations across the Southeast U.S. Since its inception,
the campaign has raised more than $81 million to support Special
Olympics organizations in states where Publix operates. We are honored
to be Publix’s charity partner and are grateful to the customers and
associates for their amazing support.
Publix
is our most treasured and longest-standing partner for Special Olympics
Florida, a true example of a fully-integrated partnership. In addition
to the torch campaign each January, Publix hosts an annual golf
tournament that raises more than $500,000 to support our mission. Publix
associates serve as volunteers and executive leaders, and we are proud
to have a number of our athletes across the state employed by Publix.
Chief Operating Officer Meghan McLean and
Athlete Leader Juliette Soos talked about the
ongoing Torch Icon Campaign at Publix.
News4Jax Highlights Torch Icon Campaign at Publix
Our
annual Torch Icon Campaign at Publix is receiving
some high-profile media attention from News4Jax in northeast Florida.
Publix Bowl-A-Thon Strikes it Big
From April through June, thousands of Publix associates
take part in more than 50 bowling events to support our athletes.
Brothers Share Love for Sports and Customer Service
Luis and Diego Martinez-Brown have a lot in common. They’re
brothers, they’re Special Olympics Florida athletes, and they’re Publix
associates excited by the 2024 Torch Icon Campaign now through January
21.
Athlete Marks 25 Years at Publix
Special Olympics Florida athlete Jonathan Doring began working at Publix when he was in high school. His current role as a cashier extends
beyond work and into meaningful customer relationships.
Lighting the Torch for our Athletes
Our Torch Icon Campaign at Publix is happening from January 12-21, bringing together Publix associates,
customers and local communities to support nearly 70,000 Special
Olympics athletes in Florida and beyond.
Publix Bowling Strikes it Big for our athletes
This year’s Publix Bowl-A-Thon once again demonstrated the company’s unwavering support for our athletes.
21st annual Special Olympics Florida Golf Classic
We are
incredibly grateful to the more than 300 golfers who took on the course
at ChampionsGate Golf Club in Central Florida.
Lighting the Torch at Publix
The annual Torch Icon Campaign
kicked off this week at Publix Super Markets all across Florida and runs through January 22.
A Great Day For Golf
It was the 20th
year for
our Special Olympics Florida Golf Classic presented by Publix, where supporters turned out for a day of fun, fellowship, and golf.
