When Ashlyn Janelle (AJ) Cook of Crystal Lake turns 10 later this month, she isn’t looking for presents. Instead, she asks her loved ones to consider paying it forward for her birthday. On Sept. 27, Special Olympics Illinois will partner with Six Flags Great America for the 2nd Annual Coaster Challenge – just two days before…
On Sept. 27, Special Olympics Illinois will partner with Six Flags Great America for the 2nd Annual Coaster Challenge. So far, more than 301 participants have registered to participate on teams like Jerry and Carol’s High Rollers. Jerry and Carol Bevignani first heard about the Coaster Challenge last year. “We patiently watched the website for…
Last year Special Olympics Illinois debuted a brand new fundraiser called the Coaster Challenge. The inaugural Coaster Challenge included more than 200 registered participants who raised $50,000. One of last year’s brave participants, Dan Conley, Special Olympics Illinois Director of Technology, says there are two equally great components to this event: the exclusive ride time…
