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Category: Impact Stories
Supporting Special Olympics Returns Home at SIU
The 2022 Southern Illinois University Polar Plunge is in a new location – but this place is not new to celebrating those with intellectual disabilities. …
Spirit Shines through for a Son, his Mother and Everyone Else at the State Basketball Tournament
Michael Williams has been playing Special Olympics basketball since 2015, long enough to cultivate relationships and develop a love for the game….
Special Olympics Illinois Athlete, Jacob Brettman, will be Prince of the Polar Plunge
The Special Olympics Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge returns in-person this year with events across Illinois. Participants are encouraged to “Plunge Our Way” at events or “Plunge Your Way” at home. While there are many ways to fundraise and get involved, Polar Plunge participants are encouraged to raise a minimum of $100 in…
Making a Tradition Out of Taking the Polar Plunge
Special Olympics Illinois is asking members of the Decatur community to join thousands across the state as they pledge to Be Bold and Get Cold this winter as participants of the annual Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge presented by GEICO. And, while there are opportunities to participate in different ways, the general concept…