Thrivent’s sponsorship will deliver hands-on generosity activations and engaging experiences to thousands of athletes, volunteers and fans.

MINNEAPOLIS (June 18, 2026) – Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services company that puts generosity at the heart of saving and investing, is a sponsor of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Through the partnership, Thrivent will help support the nearly 3,000 athletes competing in front of over 75,000 fans, as well as the 10,000 volunteers who make the Games a reality.

“The Special Olympics USA Games is about connection, resilience and showing the world what’s possible when people come together,” said Thrivent’s Chief Growth & Generosity Officer Carolyn Sakstrup. “This partnership is a natural fit for Thrivent because it shows how we put our purpose into action – empowering lives of service and faith. We’re honored to support these incredible athletes and the volunteers who make it all possible, helping create moments of joy, belonging and impact that last long after the closing ceremony.”

Thrivent will show up during the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in three meaningful ways, including:

• Serving as the presenting sponsor of Fan Fest, the week-long public celebration outside Huntington Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota, featuring interactive games, giveaways and experiences that showcase Thrivent’s purpose-based approach to financial advice and generosity.
• Leading a generosity activation in athlete village, where athletes and volunteers will make fleece blankets and cards for Fleece and Thank You, a nonprofit that supports children facing extended hospital stays and treatment. This spirit of generosity is the heart of Thrivent. In 2025 alone, Thrivent clients and others raised and donated $464 million through Thrivent’s generosity programs and volunteered 17.2 million hours toward community service. 
• Empowering Thrivent employees to give back - more than 200 team members are volunteering their time and support during the Games. One team member, an avid volunteer, is especially proud to support the Special Olympics. Her son, Mitchell, is an athlete who has found community and purpose through the Games – watch his inspiring story here.

The Games, taking place June 20–26, 2026, mark the first time in more than three decades they’ve been held in Minnesota – creating a unique opportunity to celebrate inclusion, community and service on a national stage, while introducing more people to Thrivent.

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About Thrivent
Thrivent is a Fortune 500 financial services company that helps build, grow and protect financial well-being through purpose-driven advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs. Thrivent serves more than 2.4 million clients through thousands of financial advisors across the country and has more than $212 billion in assets under management/advisement (as of 12/31/25). Thrivent carries strong financial ratings from independent rating agencies - including AM Best, Moody's and S&P Global Ratings - which demonstrate the company’s financial strength, stability and ability to pay claims. Ratings don't apply to investment product performance and more information can be found on each rating agency's website. For more information about Thrivent, visit Thrivent.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games – scheduled for June 20-26, 2026, across Minnesota’s Twin Cities with sports competitions at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine – is a national celebration of inclusivity, changing perceptions, and the ability of the human spirit rising above limitations. The USA Games, with co-presenting partners Jersey Mike’s Subs and UnitedHealthcare, will be one of the biggest U.S. sporting events of the year, drawing tens of thousands of fans to celebrate the ability of nearly 3,000 incredible athletes from all 50 states as they compete in 16 Olympic-type team and individual sports. With a long history of championing inclusion, the USA Games now bring an unrivaled opportunity to Minnesota and beyond, to spark new energy around the Special Olympics movement and create a lasting legacy of positive change. For more info, visit: 2026 Special Olympics USA Games