Region J

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Region J provides programming for people in Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Fayette, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, St. Clair and Washington counties.

There are many opportunities available for you to get involved with Special Olympics including serving as a volunteer or committee member, helping with fundraising, or competing as an athlete. If you live in the Region and want to find out more about the local program, please contact one of the staff members listed below.

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Region J Contact Info

Justin Dunning – Director
Phone: 618-654-6680

Steve Whitlatch – Assistant Director – Sports
Phone: 618-654-6680

Katy Gruen – Manager of Development
Phone: 618-654-6680

Office Locations

1318 Mercantile Dr.
Highland, IL 62249

Events

Volunteer Today

Jul

Sat

5k Donut Run hosted by Collinsville PD @ Collinsville PD

Tickets

Jul 25 @ 6:00 am – 11:00 am

The race will start and finish at the Collinsville Police Department and go through downtown Collinsville. There will be three ‘Donut Stops’ along the route where participants will have the opportunity to consume a donut. One donut may be consumed at each station for a 1 minute overall time deduction. Eating donuts is not required, but encouraged. This race will test your running speed and ability to eat donuts. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Packet Pick-Up and Registration at Collinsville Police Department starts at 6:00AM on race day! 5K Registration Flyer

Region H Softball @ LLSC Complex

Tickets

Jul 25 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Jul

Fri

Region J Golf @ Oak Brook Golf Course

Tickets

Jul 31 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Special Olympics Illinois is currently in the process of changing its volunteer registration and management software to VolunteerHub. This transition is being implemented by Region, one at a time, to ensure a smooth transition for everyone.

At this time, this event has not been set up in VolunteerHub. Please reach out to the event contact for more information.

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Aug

Fri

LETR Days Sponsored By Schnucks @ Schnucks Stores Across Illinois

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Aug 21 @ 10:00 am – Sep 6 @ 6:00 pm

LETR Days Sponsored By Schnucks

The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables near the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 13,000 Young Athletes (ages 2-7).

Request Your Location

All departments interested in hosting a LETR Days event at their local Schnucks must complete the below form by 4 p.m. on Friday, August 7.

Event Dates/Times:

All participating departments can select which weekend between August 21 and September 6 to host their event. Tables should be staffed with a maximum of two volunteers (18+) during the times below:

Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM

Click Here to Fill Out Request Form

Schnucks Location Request Form

LETR Department*
Coordinating Officer First/Last Name*
First Last
Coordinating Officer Phone Number*
Coordinating Officer Email*
Leg #*
Please select the weekend of your choice:*
- Friday, August 21 - Sunday, August 23
- Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30
- Friday, September 4 - Sunday, September 6
Which Schnucks location would you like to host?*