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Joseph B. Cross Foundation · Special Olympics SC

Support Our Mission

Your donation sponsors Special Olympics South Carolina athletes in honor of Joseph B. Cross. Every $50 sponsors one athlete's participation in the State Fall Games. Help us reach 100 athletes!

The Heroes 4 Hope Ruck Challenge & 5K Fun Run is hosted by Grey Fox Intelligence and Savage Craft Brewery. Choose the ruck or the run — you don't have to do both!

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You'll be redirected to the Central Carolina Community Foundation donation page for the Joseph B. Cross Foundation

$4,075

Raised

of $5,000 goal

81

Athletes Sponsored

of 100 target

82%

Progress

of goal reached

$4,075 raised$5,000 goal

82% Complete · ~$50 sponsors one athlete

How to Donate

01

Click Donate Now

Click the "Donate Now" button above to go to the Central Carolina Community Foundation donation page for the Joseph B. Cross Foundation.

02

Enter Your Amount

Choose a one-time or recurring donation. Every $50 sponsors one Special Olympics athlete in the State Fall Games. Give more to sponsor additional athletes!

03

Add a Tribute (Optional)

Select "In Memory of" or "In Honor of" and enter Joseph B. Cross to dedicate your donation in Joe's name.

04

Complete Your Donation

Fill in your payment information and submit. You'll receive a confirmation email from the Central Carolina Community Foundation.

Special Olympics SC

2026 State Fall Games

The Special Olympics South Carolina State Fall Games will be held October 30 to November 1, 2026 in Myrtle Beach. Athletes compete in bowling, bocce, disc golf, golf, flag football, soccer, and volleyball.

Joe Cross participated in Special Olympics basketball and golf. Your donation ensures other athletes can experience the same joy and sense of accomplishment that Joe found competing.

Learn About the Fall Games

Raised So Far

$4,075

Fundraising Goal

$5,000

Athletes to Sponsor

100

Cost Per Athlete

$50

Join the Hall of Heroes

Donate to the Joseph B. Cross Foundation and sponsor Special Olympics athletes in Joe's memory.

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Heroes 4 Hope

A community of heroes rucking to sponsor Special Olympics athletes in honor of Joseph B. Cross. 100% of donations go to the Joseph B. Cross Foundation.

Event Details

Oct 17, 2026 · Event Complete

Ruck Challenge or 5K Fun Run — your choice!

Savage Craft Brewery

430 Center St, West Columbia, SC

Ruck: 7:30AM Check-In · 8AM Step Off

5K Fun Run: 9:30AM Check-In · 10AM Start

Hosted by Grey Fox Intelligence & Savage Craft Brewery

Joseph B. Cross Foundation

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