Special Gifts Holiday Party hosted by Region C

COVID Procedures

All participants should self-screen prior to arriving at this event and should remain home if feeling unwell or displaying coronavirus symptoms.

All participants are required to wear a mask inside the Bartlett Hills Golf Club regardless of vaccine status.

Unless fully vaccinated, participants who are medically able should continue to wear a mask at outdoor venus the majority of time while at Special Olympics Illinois activities.

Vaccination is not required to attend in person events.

Special Olympics Illinois will not be providing masks.  Participants must bring their own.

SOILL will have hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes/spray and other cleaning/sanitizing products on-site for participants’ use.

Please check with the event organizer/s on the status of spectators attending fundraising events.  The decision on allowing spectators is based on the facility being used for the fundraiser, the rules they have and the amount of people above the number of registered attendees they can safely accommodate. It is very important you relay to your constituents if spectators will be allowed at this fundraiser.

Every effort will be made to sanitize equipment and supplies that are routinely touched by the public. Social distancing will be encouraged at sales tables. The flow of purchasers will move in one direction to avoid crossing paths.

Even with the vaccine, there is no way to completely eliminate the risk of infection. Individuals with a higher susceptibility risk for COVID-19 are encouraged to review the information on the CDC and IDPH website to make an informed decision about attending in person events.

Special Olympics Illinois is committed to providing the best athlete, volunteer, coach and supporter environment possible.  While we are excited to resume in-person events, the health and well-being of our constituents remains our top priority.  All of our in person events follow the COVID-19 recommended IDPH and CDC guidelines.

Please review the COVID High-Risk fact sheet for more information:

https://www.soill.org/wp-content/uploads/2-High-Risk-Fact-Sheet-7.9.20.pdf

What is The Special Gifts Holiday Party?

The Special Gifts Holiday Party benefiting Special Olympics Illinois athletes will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Bartlett Hills Golf Club (800 W Oneida, Avenue in Bartlett)

The Special Gifts Holiday Party is in its 20th year of celebrating the year-round victories of our athletes, on and off the court. Attendees will enjoy a seated dinner, program and auction while raising awareness and funds for the 23,000 athletes of Special Olympics Illinois.

Event Details

The evening will include a seated dinner, cash bar, a program featuring Special Olympic athletes, entertainment and an auction.

Tickets are on sale now!

Please RSVP by Thursday, November 25, 2021.

There will be plenty of silent auction items to bid on and fun to be had! Bidding for all items will be on line, but all the auction items will be in the venue for the lucky winners to take home.

Bidding will begin on Monday, November 29 at noon and end Saturday, December 4th at 8:00 PM.

Silent Auction items can be viewed and bid on here:

Contact Katelin Zandi with any questions at kzandi@soill.org or 630-545-3402.

Who We Are

Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world.  Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and 13,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities.  Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life.  Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support.