Region K
Region K provides programming for people in Alexander, Clay, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Marion, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, Saline, Union, Wabash, Wayne, White and Williamson 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.
Download the Region Profile Sheet for more information
Region K Contact Info
Rhonda Knight – Director
Phone: 618-383-4400
Kim Talley – Co-Director
Phone: 618-457-2969
Jackie Flechs – Assistant Director – Sports
Phone: 618-383-4526
Office Locations
P.O. Box 320
Norris City, IL 62869
1740 Innovation Dr. Box 23
Carbondale, IL 62903
Events
Schnucks T-Shirt Sales
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
How do I coordinate a LETR Schnucks T-Shirt Sales event?
Here is the process that each department should follow:
- Any department interested in holding this event should view this list of eligible Schnuck locations.
- Departments must complete the below location request form or email details to snash@soill.org. Please include the store location and preferred weekend. Deadline to request a store is July 5, 2019. DO NOT CONTACT THE LOCAL STORE AT THIS TIME!
- Schnucks corporate office will coordinate with their Opts team to verify the store is available on the requested dates and communicate approvals to Special Olympics Illinois.
- Special Olympics Illinois will then confirm commitment with the local LETR department. Once confirmed, the officers may contact their local store manager to organize event details.
- Remember all store and law enforcement commitments need to be requested to Sandy Nash no later than July 5, 2019.
Schnucks T-Shirt Sales
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
How do I coordinate a LETR Schnucks T-Shirt Sales event?
Here is the process that each department should follow:
- Any department interested in holding this event should view this list of eligible Schnuck locations.
- Departments must complete the below location request form or email details to snash@soill.org. Please include the store location and preferred weekend. Deadline to request a store is July 5, 2019. DO NOT CONTACT THE LOCAL STORE AT THIS TIME!
- Schnucks corporate office will coordinate with their Opts team to verify the store is available on the requested dates and communicate approvals to Special Olympics Illinois.
- Special Olympics Illinois will then confirm commitment with the local LETR department. Once confirmed, the officers may contact their local store manager to organize event details.
- Remember all store and law enforcement commitments need to be requested to Sandy Nash no later than July 5, 2019.
Schnucks T-Shirt Sales
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
How do I coordinate a LETR Schnucks T-Shirt Sales event?
Here is the process that each department should follow:
- Any department interested in holding this event should view this list of eligible Schnuck locations.
- Departments must complete the below location request form or email details to snash@soill.org. Please include the store location and preferred weekend. Deadline to request a store is July 5, 2019. DO NOT CONTACT THE LOCAL STORE AT THIS TIME!
- Schnucks corporate office will coordinate with their Opts team to verify the store is available on the requested dates and communicate approvals to Special Olympics Illinois.
- Special Olympics Illinois will then confirm commitment with the local LETR department. Once confirmed, the officers may contact their local store manager to organize event details.
- Remember all store and law enforcement commitments need to be requested to Sandy Nash no later than July 5, 2019.
Schnucks T-Shirt Sales
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
How do I coordinate a LETR Schnucks T-Shirt Sales event?
Here is the process that each department should follow:
- Any department interested in holding this event should view this list of eligible Schnuck locations.
- Departments must complete the below location request form or email details to snash@soill.org. Please include the store location and preferred weekend. Deadline to request a store is July 5, 2019. DO NOT CONTACT THE LOCAL STORE AT THIS TIME!
- Schnucks corporate office will coordinate with their Opts team to verify the store is available on the requested dates and communicate approvals to Special Olympics Illinois.
- Special Olympics Illinois will then confirm commitment with the local LETR department. Once confirmed, the officers may contact their local store manager to organize event details.
- Remember all store and law enforcement commitments need to be requested to Sandy Nash no later than July 5, 2019.
Schnucks T-Shirt Sales
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
How do I coordinate a LETR Schnucks T-Shirt Sales event?
Here is the process that each department should follow:
- Any department interested in holding this event should view this list of eligible Schnuck locations.
- Departments must complete the below location request form or email details to snash@soill.org. Please include the store location and preferred weekend. Deadline to request a store is July 5, 2019. DO NOT CONTACT THE LOCAL STORE AT THIS TIME!
- Schnucks corporate office will coordinate with their Opts team to verify the store is available on the requested dates and communicate approvals to Special Olympics Illinois.
- Special Olympics Illinois will then confirm commitment with the local LETR department. Once confirmed, the officers may contact their local store manager to organize event details.
- Remember all store and law enforcement commitments need to be requested to Sandy Nash no later than July 5, 2019.
Schnucks T-Shirt Sales
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
How do I coordinate a LETR Schnucks T-Shirt Sales event?
Here is the process that each department should follow:
- Any department interested in holding this event should view this list of eligible Schnuck locations.
- Departments must complete the below location request form or email details to snash@soill.org. Please include the store location and preferred weekend. Deadline to request a store is July 5, 2019. DO NOT CONTACT THE LOCAL STORE AT THIS TIME!
- Schnucks corporate office will coordinate with their Opts team to verify the store is available on the requested dates and communicate approvals to Special Olympics Illinois.
- Special Olympics Illinois will then confirm commitment with the local LETR department. Once confirmed, the officers may contact their local store manager to organize event details.
- Remember all store and law enforcement commitments need to be requested to Sandy Nash no later than July 5, 2019.
Schnucks T-Shirt Sales
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
How do I coordinate a LETR Schnucks T-Shirt Sales event?
Here is the process that each department should follow:
- Any department interested in holding this event should view this list of eligible Schnuck locations.
- Departments must complete the below location request form or email details to snash@soill.org. Please include the store location and preferred weekend. Deadline to request a store is July 5, 2019. DO NOT CONTACT THE LOCAL STORE AT THIS TIME!
- Schnucks corporate office will coordinate with their Opts team to verify the store is available on the requested dates and communicate approvals to Special Olympics Illinois.
- Special Olympics Illinois will then confirm commitment with the local LETR department. Once confirmed, the officers may contact their local store manager to organize event details.
- Remember all store and law enforcement commitments need to be requested to Sandy Nash no later than July 5, 2019.
Schnucks T-Shirt Sales
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
How do I coordinate a LETR Schnucks T-Shirt Sales event?
Here is the process that each department should follow:
- Any department interested in holding this event should view this list of eligible Schnuck locations.
- Departments must complete the below location request form or email details to snash@soill.org. Please include the store location and preferred weekend. Deadline to request a store is July 5, 2019. DO NOT CONTACT THE LOCAL STORE AT THIS TIME!
- Schnucks corporate office will coordinate with their Opts team to verify the store is available on the requested dates and communicate approvals to Special Olympics Illinois.
- Special Olympics Illinois will then confirm commitment with the local LETR department. Once confirmed, the officers may contact their local store manager to organize event details.
- Remember all store and law enforcement commitments need to be requested to Sandy Nash no later than July 5, 2019.
Schnucks T-Shirt Sales
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
How do I coordinate a LETR Schnucks T-Shirt Sales event?
Here is the process that each department should follow:
- Any department interested in holding this event should view this list of eligible Schnuck locations.
- Departments must complete the below location request form or email details to snash@soill.org. Please include the store location and preferred weekend. Deadline to request a store is July 5, 2019. DO NOT CONTACT THE LOCAL STORE AT THIS TIME!
- Schnucks corporate office will coordinate with their Opts team to verify the store is available on the requested dates and communicate approvals to Special Olympics Illinois.
- Special Olympics Illinois will then confirm commitment with the local LETR department. Once confirmed, the officers may contact their local store manager to organize event details.
- Remember all store and law enforcement commitments need to be requested to Sandy Nash no later than July 5, 2019.
Schnucks T-Shirt Sales
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
How do I coordinate a LETR Schnucks T-Shirt Sales event?
Here is the process that each department should follow:
- Any department interested in holding this event should view this list of eligible Schnuck locations.
- Departments must complete the below location request form or email details to snash@soill.org. Please include the store location and preferred weekend. Deadline to request a store is July 5, 2019. DO NOT CONTACT THE LOCAL STORE AT THIS TIME!
- Schnucks corporate office will coordinate with their Opts team to verify the store is available on the requested dates and communicate approvals to Special Olympics Illinois.
- Special Olympics Illinois will then confirm commitment with the local LETR department. Once confirmed, the officers may contact their local store manager to organize event details.
- Remember all store and law enforcement commitments need to be requested to Sandy Nash no later than July 5, 2019.
What is the Southern Illinois Ducky Derby Dash?
The Southern Illinois Ducky Derby Dash at the Du Quoin State Fair is a signature fundraising event for Special Olympics Illinois. On September 1, 2019, thousands of spectators will watch 5,000+ Ducks splash into the lake behind the Exhibition Hall on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds and race towards the finish line.
Race Day kicks off at 1:00 pm with a parade! The ducks race at 3:00 pm, followed by entertainment for the entire family – live music, face painting, games, and an appearance by Splash, the Duck.
How do I adopt a duck?
Adopt a Duck Now!
You can Adopt a duck for only $5. Get more chances to win by purchasing a Quack Pack (6 ducks for $25), Flock of Ducks (24 ducks for $100) or Ducky Derby Donor (60 ducks for $250)!
*Are you adopting a duck on behalf of a friend, co-worker or family member affiliated with a Sales Team? If so, be sure to select the team you want to get credit for your adoption. Click on a team member name to give credit to a specific person.
For more information, contact Kimberly Talley at ktalley@soill.org or 618-457-2969
What is the Plane Pull?
The Plane Pull features the ultimate tug-of-war competition, as teams of up to 10 battle a United Airlines 737, weighing more than 60,000 lbs. That is right, the plane weights nearly 30 tons! Each participant must raise a minimum of $50 ($500 for a team of 10).
Teams compete in one of three divisions:
- Open Division: Ideal for companies, school teams, clubs, friends and Families
- Public Safety Division: law enforcement, fire fighters, paramedics, EMT, DNR, DOC and military personnel; teams need at least 10 public safety competitors to qualify for this division
- SIU Division (a division created solely for students and staff of Southern Illinois University)
Questions on this event? Please contact Sandy Nash at 618-974-9010
Resources
S.I Plane Pull Team Guide
S.I Plane Pull Flier
S.I Plane Pull Team Roster
S.I Plane Pull Offline Donation Tracking Sheet
S.I Plane Pull Donor Receipts
Partners
