How do you want to be remembered? Or better yet, will you be remembered? My approach has long been to leave this world better than when I first entered it. Certainly that’s a gigantic task that comes with many options and challenges. And I must admit my personal path to making a difference really didn’t…
Category: Region E Stories
Unified Sports with the Four Legged Kind
Horses help win the minds, hearts, gold, silver and bronze medals with Special Olympics Illinois Athletes Did you know that with all of the sports that Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) offers, most are played entirely with other SOILL athletes? However, there is one that is played Unified with another kind of athlete….a horse. Along with…
My Son Ooozes with Confidence
Before a baby arrives, parents talk about endless possibilities. They plan ahead and they make sure everything is perfect. Parents dream about a bright and beautiful path for their child, and that path is paved by their own experiences because, naturally, to that point, that’s all they know. The day arrives that they’ve been waiting…
SO Athlete, Nick Lorenz wins Humanitarian Award from Marcus Theatres
It is with such pride to hear stories about how Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) grows the confidence of athlete’s well-being off the field of play, helping them achieve such great things at school, in social circles, and in the workplace. So, when Nick Lorenz won The 2019 Ben Marcus Humanitarian Award from Marcus Theatres for…
14th Annual Heritage Haul to Benefit Special Olympics IL
Join us for Village of South Holland 14th Annual Heritage Haul on September 14, 2019! The Heritage Haul features a 5K Run/Walk, 10K, and Half-Marathon. The race starts at the beautiful Veterans Memorial Park (160th & South Park Ave) in South Holland, Illinois, at 7 a.m. 50% of your registration fee directly benefits the Special…