“Once you go once, there is no escaping it. You can’t help but get hooked” says Meggan Rogers talking about her experience with the Special Olympics Illinois. To her and her mother Linda Hagemann, the Special Olympics community is like a second family to them. Meggan’s mother, Linda, is a police liaison at the Kane…
Category: Region C Stories
A Mom’s Story of Her Son – Matthew Schuler
My son Matthew “Matt” Schuler was first introduced to Special Olympics in High School. Hinsdale South had a basketball team and this was the first time Matt ever competed with athletes who shared his same skill level. The first time I saw Matt compete, I was overcome with emotion. He looked comfortable, confident and proud…
What Special Olympics Means to our Family
By Cate Hunter Special Olympics to me means a community, support system, and development path for all individuals, regardless of ability. From an early age my twin sister Georgia has been able to compete with Special Olympics. Our older sister and I were both very active in sports, and though we tried to have Georgia on our teams,…
Sister, Sister
Jordan Dullnigg is a 18-year-old senior at Metea Valley High School. When she isn’t spending time with family and friends, she is attending school events writing stories for her school newspaper, or spending time behind the camera capturing memories. More than anything, though, Jordan enjoys spending time with her twin sister, and Special Olympics Illinois…
Meet Eddie Sitzman
Eddie is a very busy sixteen year old living a productive life filled with family, education, faith, community, and athletics. He attends Oak Park and River Forest High School where he learns in an inclusive, general education environment with support from resource and co-teachers. He is an Usher at Sunday mass, provides care and feeding…