As always, Special Olympics Illinois wants to provide athletes, families, youth leaders, coaches and anyone interested, with opportunities to ……
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When Smiles Count More than Words
Volunteer Mary Manley visited the 15th annual MedFest at United Center in Chicago to hear from doctors and athletes about why this event is so important to each of them. By Mary Manley, Special Olympics Illinois volunteer It is worth celebrating that this is the 15th year Chicago MedFest has been making the seemingly impossible…
MedFest Began 15 Years Ago with a Simple Question
Fifteen years ago, Howard Pizer, Senior Executive Vice President of the White Sox and United Center, asked Special Olympics executives a simple question: “What is the biggest impediment to having more athletes participate in Special Olympics?” The answer: “Getting families to take their children to the doctor to fill out the required Special Olympics medical…