Take a moment to explore this inspiring article by Hemispheres about the United Airlines Special Olympics Service Ambassadors! These dedicated individuals are making an impact by supporting athletes around the world and fostering a culture of inclusion. Read more: https://bit.ly/3AP7QYe #InclusionRevolution #SpecialOlympicsIllinois #UnitedAmbassadors
Special Olympics Illinois
Non-profit Organizations
Normal, IL 3,811 followers
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
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Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world. Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and over 13,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support. Special Olympics began in Illinois with the first games at Soldier Field in July 1968 thanks to the efforts of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her peers. There are now more than 4.5 million athletes in 170 countries. Special Olympics is financially sound with diverse revenue streams, a thorough annual budget process and increasing organizational revenue streams. Special Olympics Illinois does not charge athletes or their families to participate in the program. OUR MISSION Provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. OUR VISION Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) will be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development. ATHLETE OATH “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
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http://www.soill.org
External link for Special Olympics Illinois
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 51-200 Mitarbeiter
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- Normal, IL
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- Nonprofit
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605 E Willow St
Normal, IL 61761, US
Employees at Special Olympics Illinois
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Michael Rackov
CEO - Energetic Intentions LLC
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Amanda Nelson
Assistant Director- Region C at Special Olympics Illinois
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Andrew Thompson
Director - Salesforce Administration at Special Olympics Illinois
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Cindy Villafuerte
Chief Financial & Diversity Officer at Special Olympics Illinois
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Exciting news! Law Enforcement Torch Run is teaming up with Topgolf and Special Olympics! On September 7, head to the Naperville or Schaumburg Topgolf locations for the 2024 Tip-a-Cop event, where members of Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run will be stepping into the role of waitstaff to raise tips and funds for our athletes. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a round of golf while making a meaningful impact. If you can't make it that day but would still like to show support, you can take part in the Topgolf Giving Season until September 30: bit.ly/4fVMBEb #LETR24 #Topgolf #SpecialOlympicsIllinois
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What an incredible day! We're so grateful for the generosity of Engineering Plus, Jim McGlynn, and McWilliams Electric Company Inc.. Your partnership made this event truly special, and we're honored to have you by our side in empowering athletes of all abilities. #ChooseToInclude
The Rich Harvest Golf Experience in support of Special Olympics Illinois was an unforgettable day, blending the spirit of competition with a shared mission to empower athletes of all abilities. 🏌️♂️✨ The event brought together a community of passionate individuals and organizations, all united in their commitment to a cause that goes beyond the greens. From the first tee to the final putt, every moment was a testament to the power of teamwork and generosity. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all our sponsors—your contributions were instrumental in making this day a huge success. Your dedication to supporting Special Olympics Illinois is truly inspiring. This event was an incredible opportunity to come together for a great cause, and we are proud to announce that we raised an outstanding $83,240 to support Special Olympics Illinois. A special thank you to our ambassador, MJ Palmquist, whose energy and enthusiasm set the tone for the day. MJ, you continue to motivate us all, and we're proud to have you as part of our team. As we reflect on this incredible experience, we’re already looking ahead to next year. We can't wait to see what we can achieve together in 2025. ⛳️👏 #GolfForACause #SpecialOlympics #RichHarvestGolfExperience #epteam #SupportingSpecialOlympics
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We're excited to announce the six individuals from Illinois who will represent Special Olympics USA alongside more than 100 fellow Special Olympics athletes, Unified partners, and coaches next March at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. Congratulations to athletes Michael, Mallory, Daniel, and Brandon -- as well as coach Jim and #SpecialOlympicsIllinois staff member Carolyn -- on being selected! Read the team's full bios and learn more: bit.ly/3yHPqbq. Get ready to #Cheer4USA! #Turin2025 #SpecialOlympics #WorldGames
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Special Olympics Illinois reposted this
🎉 Exciting News! Special Olympics has earned a remarkable spot in Morning Consult Most Trusted Brands report for 2024! Out of 50 top nonprofits, Special Olympics ranks #5. The ranking reflects a survey of 4,415 U.S. adults conducted between July 9-11, 2024. This achievement highlights the dedication and impact of #SpecialOlympics in fostering inclusion and support for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. #MostTrustedBrands #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution
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Thank you so much to the generous sponsors of the 2024 Chicago Ducky Derby! Presenting: Jewel-Osco Platinum: Gallagher Silver: Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Marina Cartage Inc, Rockit™ Apple / Chelan Fresh Bronze: Eight Eleven Group, Piper Sandler Splashdown: Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Finish Line: City Cruises by Hornblower Media: ESPN Chicago, Fox 32 Chicago, iHeartRadio Chicago, 103.5 KISS FM, 93.9 LITE FM, Lamar Advertising Company, WGN-TV Prize: Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers, Echo Global Logistics, Six Flags Great America Event: Chicago Harbor Safety Committee, InterPark, Lakeshore Financial Group, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Sasser Family Companies, SET Environmental, Inc., Wendella Tours & Cruises, Chicago Office Movers #chiduckyderby #thankyou #sponsors
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Thank you to our media partners at WGN-TV and WGN Radio AM 720 for their coverage of the Chicago Ducky Derby. Throughout the campaign, Pete, Ashley, and the Jones family enjoyed sharing their excitement for the event and helping to spread awareness about our mission. Listen to their pre-event radio interview: bit.ly/4dgOnhz View the day of coverage: bit.ly/3YCcUsZ #thankyou #mediapartner #chiduckyderby
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A special thanks to our media partner Fox 32 Chicago for dedicating their air time to cover the Chicago Ducky Derby. Ashley, the Jones family, and Pete enjoyed the opportunity to talk about our mission and the significance of this event! Watch their pre-event interview: bit.ly/3WVWAlA View the day of coverage: bit.ly/3ysBVfD #thankyou #mediapartner #chiduckyderby
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We can’t thank our supporters enough for contributing to the success of yesterday’s Chicago Ducky Derby presented by Jewel-Osco! It was an incredibly inspiring and fun-filled day in the city. While the duck race may over, you can still make a difference for our athletes across the state. Go to bit.ly/3Aepi8z to make a donation. #chiduckyderby #specialolympicsillinois #thankyou
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Special Olympics Illinois reposted this
Mission-Driven Nonprofit Chief Executive | Fundraiser | Forward Thinking and Data-Informed Leader | Champion for DEI and TIC
One of the best parts of my job is getting to hang out with our Special Olympics Illinois athletes, including Gold Medal Gymnast, Ashley Jones, our 2024 Chicago Ducky Derby Ambassador! We’re doing radio and TV interviews today and tomorrow ahead of Ducky Derby this Wednesday. Buy your ducks at chicagoduckyderby.com and maybe Ashley will pick your duck as the winner! #chiduckyderby #SOILL #makinganimpact
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