CASPER, Wyo. — Special Olympics Wyoming’s Jackalope Jump fundraisers throughout the state were able to raise roughly $127,191 for the nonprofit, which organizers say makes it one of the most successful Jackalope Jump seasons on record.
Across 13 events, 559 people took part this year. Of the total amount raised, roughly $40,000 was raised in the Casper event alone.
Money raised from the event goes toward uniforms, equipment, facility rental fees, travel costs, medals and trophies and much more.
“This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, along with the other Jackalope Jumps throughout the state,” Special Olympics Wyoming CEO and President Jen Haines previously told Oil City News. “It’s absolutely critical to what we do.”