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.
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Category: 50th Anniversary
Athlete. Student. Advocate- Bree Bogucki
“She’s the kind of kid you’re going to look back & say she changed the world.” Check out our very own, Bree Bogucki featured on 50 Game Changers on SportsCenter, we meet Bree Bogucki, an incredible athlete, diligent student, and fierce advocate for all. #InclusionRevolution Bree has an incredible story! Help us share it with the world!…
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. #ChoosetoInclude…
The Revolution is Inclusion- both on & off the Playing Field
National recording artist, Allen Stone performed during the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremonies, in Seattle Washington. There he put on an unbelievable performance for the athletes of Special Olympics. The opening ceremonies kicked off the week of competition for the Special Olympics athletes competing at USA Games. Saneatha Trice, a gymnast, began competing…
Clif Bar Teams Up With Special Olympics
Clif Bar & Company is a proud new supporter of Special Olympics, beginning with its 50th Anniversary event held in Chicago in July 2018. The event brought together 300 athletes from around the world for the first-ever Unified Cup — 16 male and eight female soccer teams comprised of young adults with and without intellectual disabilities….