Joe Gibson #23, a Special Olympics Montana athlete from Butte, gives a basketball teammate a low five
Photo provided by Special Olympics Montana
Town Pump has been a year-round champion of Special Olympics Montana supporting athletes and programs across the state in meaningful and lasting ways. Most notably, Town Pump serves as the premier sponsor of the Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament, which proudly returns to Butte for a three-year run beginning in 2026.
This commitment also extends to SOMT’s annual raffle, where Town Pump stepped up as a premier supporter by increasing the second-place prize to $25,000 cash this year. (In addition to selling tens of thousands of raffle tickets each year!)
While Town Pump’s impact is felt statewide, its roots in Butte make this partnership especially meaningful. This year, that connection is highlighted by Joe Gibson, a Special Olympics Montana athlete from Butte, who was selected to compete in track for Team Montana at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games next June. Joe also plays for the Butte Ratz, who recently won Gold at the 2025 State Basketball Tournament.
Town Pump’s ongoing support helps ensure opportunities for athletes like Joe, and so many others across Montana, to train, compete and shine.
Upcoming milestone
When Town Pump locations begin sales of 2026 MTN Chevy Raffle Tickets on Feb. 1, the next milestone in this partnership will be close at hand — officially reaching sales of 500,000 tickets since their teams started tracking closely tracking in 2007.
Since 2006, Town Pump team members have sold 499,017 raffle tickets, raising over $2.49 million for Special Olympics Montana.
Save the date! 2026 drawing
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Billings, MT and via livestream
Town Pump is pleased to invest in the mission of Special Olympics Montana via annual sponsorships totaling $100,000.
Law enforcement Torch Run (Premier mission partner)
State summer games (Platinum sponsor)
State basketball (Premier sponsor)
For more info, visit SOMT.org and follow on social media via @SpecialOlympicsMontana.Â
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