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3rd Annual Gala to Pay Tribute to Athletes
The Honorable Terrence A. Duffy, (Executive Chairman, CME Group) and Pat Hemingway Hall (CEO of Health Care Service Corporation) are teaming up to co-chair the 3rd annual Inspire Greatness Gala on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Four Seasons Hotel Grand Ballroom in Chicago. Read More |
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National Games a Life-Changing Experience
 On July 24, 71 Special Olympics athletes from Illinois returned from Lincoln, Neb., where they competed in the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games. All reported it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Congrats to all the athletes who competed to the best of their ability! View results and photos from the games.
But National Games and the Special Olympics movement affects others who attend the Games:
- Families, who reflect on their experiences at the Games
- Volunteers, like athlete Eric Baumann who gave his time at the athletics venue
- Law Enforcement, like officer Amy Williams who was a member of the Final Leg of the Torch Run
- Non-Competing Athletes, like Jordan Schubert who attended the Youth Activation Summit
- Coaches, like Stacey Metheney who coached bocce and found Special Olympics has helped re-focus her life
Information Regarding Recent Lawsuit, Publicity
Read a letter to Special Olympics supporters from Doug Snyder, President & CEO of Special Olympics Illinois.
Young Athlete Improves Motor Skills
Young Athlete Lilly Goodfellow of Naperville has improved her gross and fine motor skills through home use of a family kit. Read More |
