Special Olympics Row Raiser Expands to 11 Locations in Illinois July 6, 2016 Calling all fitness fans - You're invited to gather a team of 10 to participate in the Row Raiser, a fitness-based fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics.
Be Bold and Get Cold for the Athletes of Special Olympics Illinois! February 12, 2015 Special Olympics IL: Knock Knock Chicago: Who’s there? SOILL: #PlungeFor! CHI: #PlungeFor, Who? SOILL: #PlungeFor the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois, duh! Alright let’s get...
Windy City Rubber Duck Derby July 22, 2014 For the past few years, I have attended the Windy City Rubber Duck Derby here in Chicago. For those of you who haven’t been to the Rubber Duck Derby you can go on Thursday, August 7th. The event is held every year to benefit the Special Olympics of Illinois. Since 1968 the organization has been helping people with intellectual disabilities, and there are over 22,000 athletes who participate in this program.
Archie Griffin Named Grand Marshal For Upcoming BTN Big Ten 10K June 23, 2014 Join Archie Griffin and 15,000 others for one of Chicago's most popular summer races!
Take the Plunge, Change a Life! Join Special Olympics Chicago at the Chicago Polar Plunge! February 26, 2014 We all know Chicago is the home to the greatest sports fans, hotdogs, and deep dish pizza. But, many people do not realize it is also the birthplace of the Special Olympics movement, changing the lives of individuals with disabilities for over 45 years. Today, the Chicago area chapter of Special Olympics is one of the largest in the world and serves over 5,000 athletes.
