| Motivation to Take the Plunge Becomes Personal |
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Initial Plunge 10 Years Ago First Step on Life's Journey
What began as a whim to do something unusual in 2000 became the first step in Amy Armstrong's life journey in the decade since. 
Armstrong plunged at the first Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois at Mahomet near Champaign because a friend challenged her to do it.
In the decade since that first plunge, Armstrong's life has seen many changes, including the birth of her daughter Larkin in October 2005. That's when her support of people with intellectual disabilities took on a whole new meaning. Read More |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Grant Received |
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Special Olympics Illinois recently learned that it will be a recipient of a special 2010 Childhood Health & Wellness grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.
 The $100,000 grant will help SO ILL extend the highly successful Young Athletes Program throughout targeted communities in Illinois. Because of the extraordinarily generous support of BCBS of Illinois, even more children with intellectual disabilities, ages 2-7, and their peers will have an opportunity to participate in the fun, inclusive and innovative sports play program. Thank you, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois! |
