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Issue: #4May 2010 
Pure Sport from a Parent's Perspective 
Albert Trigg shows off his gold medalFather Finds He is a Fan of Sports 
Jason Trigg of Charleston admits he wasn't a sports fan until his son, Al, competed at his first Special Olympics event. Now "I'll more than happily go to a pure sport and watch athletes with hearts the size of giants show me how the sport is supposed to be played," he says.
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Northern Region Restructuring, Area 13 Added
Continued growth in the number of athletes has led us to restructure five areas in the Northern Region. Read More
 
Lend a Hand - Adopt a Duck
Adopt a duck for the The Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby. Read More 
 
Attorney General Lisa Madigan Backs Run WITH the Law
"When you Run WITH the Law, you are demonstrating respect for all and encouraging athletes of all ability levels." Read More
 
First Class of Family Ambassadors
First Family Ambassadors pledge to promote program. Read More 
 
Clash of the Border Soccer Tournament for Kicks
Soccer teams from Illinois and Missouri go head to head. Read More 
 
Be Inspired - Volunteer at Summer Games
Gather together your family members and friends from school, work or church and volunteer together. Read More 
 
Mattoon Brothers Enhance Their Skills
LT and Mac Spears are brothers, but they are also teammates in the Mattoon Area Young Athletes program. Read More
 
Construction Team Picnic at Allstate
You're invited to attend this fun family event. Read More
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