50 Years of Stories: Special Olympics 50th Anniversary

It’s been quite a year for Special Olympics Illinois! As we reflect on all the fun the Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration brought to Chicago, we’re reminded of all those who have paved the way for inclusion. Here are their stories.

• What a Year!
  It’s been quite a year for Special Olympics! As we come to close of 2018, we reflect on all the fun the Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration brought to Chicago. ...
• Touch of Nature – 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics Celebration
  Touch of Nature - 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics Celebration
• It has been two weeks since the 50th Anniversary Celebration?! Say What!
  Didn’t have a chance to make it to the 50th Anniversary Celebration or just want to reminisce on the experience? View pictures from the event here! 50th Anniversary Events  50th Anniversary Concert 50th Anniversary ...
• 50th Anniversary Video Weekly Roundup| Week Eight
  Brandt Bronico Bree Bogucki Dave Breen  For more information on the Special Olympics 50th Annerivary ➡www.specialolympics50.org
• 50th Anniversary Video Weekly Roundup| Week Seven
  Roshakine Roshell Iris Kerbis Melissa Garritano Marquez Jones Diane Compton Mallory Marvin Mehdi Fatat For more information on the Special Olympics 50th Annerivary ➡www.specialolympics50.org
• 50th Anniversary Video Weekly Roundup| Week Six
  Liz Clark Eric Baumann Jordan and Lily Carol Hart Christine Schwan Lucas Vasquez Mike Benavente For more information on the Special Olympics 50th Annerivary ➡www.specialolympics50.org
• 50th Anniversary Video Weekly Roundup| Week Five
  Jose Moreno Beatrix Singler Craig Ameel Brianna Gregory Charlene Trafficanta Jane Henley Anthony Clark For more information on the Special Olympics 50th Annerivary ➡www.specialolympics50.org
• 50th Anniversary Video Weekly Roundup| Week Four
  Allison Berggren Mallory & Donn Marvin Carolyn Klocek Brent Kampert Teresa Crudele Seidel Kathy Nowicki Brandt Bronico For more information on the Special Olympics 50th Annerivary ➡www.specialolympics50.org
• 50th Anniversary Video Weekly Roundup| Week Three
  Dave Hess Ignacio Peña Abby Widd Emily DiAngelo Kim Pehlke John Henley Leonard Woodson For more information on the Special Olympics 50th Annerivary ➡www.specialolympics50.org
• 50 Years of the Law Enforcement Torch Run
  https://youtu.be/LyCYkJIulUI
• Special Olympics Illinois athlete and Global Messenger Jose Moreno wants you to join him at the 50th Anniversary in Chicago!
  Jose will be competing in Unified Bocce this week at the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games in Bloomington-Normal. Good luck Jose! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDwGuPd4JSA&feature=youtu.be  
• 50th Anniversary Video Weekly Roundup| Week Two
  Jessica Summer Karen Wilson Dusty Dickens David Kelly Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Katie Lynnbrems Richie Hess For more information on the Special Olympics 50th Annerivary ➡www.specialolympics50.org
• 50th Anniversary Video Weekly Roundup| Week One
  For the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics, The Chicago Sun-Times is partnering with Special Olympics Illinois to bring you 50 interviews in 50 days of remarkable people inspiring us to “Choose to Include!” Kelly O’Reilly  Mike Jones Scott ...
• On Its 50th Anniversary, Special Olympics Returns to Chicago Roots
  The 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics returns to where it all started—Chicago. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics, which highlights the exceptional talents of individuals with intellectual disabilities, Chicago will ...
• Nick Lorenz
  https://youtu.be/DlGjUVPYdUE
• To Celebrate the 50th Anniversary Year, Special Olympics and the Chicago Park District Break Ground on Eternal Flame of Hope, a Permanent Monument to Convey the Hope for Inclusion of People with Intellectual Disabilities
  The monument will be located outside of Soldier Field – recognized as the birthplace of Special Olympics. Last Friday, Special Olympics officials joined the Chicago Park District at a groundbreaking ceremony ...
• Join Athlete Mallory Taylor for the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics
  Join Special Olympics Illinois athlete and Global Messenger Mallory Taylor at the Special Olympics 50th Anniversary this July in Chicago! Learn more at www.specialolympics50.org: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xKjaBOdag0
• 50 Years of Golden Inspiration
  On February 6th, 7th, and 8th, Galena will once again welcome athletes from throughout the state for the Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games.  It will also be one particular athlete’s ...
• 50th Anniversary- A Moving Tribute to the History of Special Olympics
  Special Olympics Illinois has put into service a vehicle to serve as a traveling exhibit and promotional tool for Special Olympics Illinois and the 50th Anniversary of the Movement. This ...
• The man who put “Special” into Special Olympics
  Many people had a hand in what is one of the momentous events in Special Olympics history, the very first games at Soldier Field on July 20, 1968. Eunice Kennedy ...
• 50th Anniversary – Special Olympics still a beacon of light
  With the new year upon us, there will always be new resolutions, new items to change or add to the bucket list and we will always be looking for rays ...