SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS

 

 



 




DUCKY DERBY | 2024

Special Olympics hosted the Chicago Ducky Derby, dropping 100,000 rubber ducks into the Chicago River. This event raises funds and awareness for the 24,000+ athletes of the IL Special Olympics.

50/50 RAFFLE | 2024

Special Olympics Illinois joined forces with the NASCAR Chicago Street Race to host a 50/50 Raffle during the second Chicago Street Race, proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics Illinois.

ON-STAGE SPECIAL OLYMPICS PRESENCE | 2024

Special Olympics Athlete Jose took to the stage to speak about his experience participating in the Special Olympics. Several athletes spent the weekend meeting drivers, selling 50/50 raffle tickets and participating in race activities. 
THE NASCAR FOUNDATION CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT2024

NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett hosted the first-ever Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Celebrity Golf Tournament at Harborside International Golf Center in Chicago. 
FIVE-O RACING


Five-O Racing is a Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. This is a stock car race in which law enforcement personnel race vehicles decked out in their department’s patrol colors and decals.  Emergency lights are encouraged to add to the fanfare!

LEWIS UNIVERSITY PLANE PULL


The Annual Plane Pull featured the ultimate tug-of-war competition! Teams raised funds for the opportunity to test their strength by pulling an aircraft as fast as possible.
LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN | 2023

The NASCAR Chicago Street Race team participated in the Special Olympic's 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run, hosted in Chicago. The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) is to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement.
DUCKY DERBY | 2023

Rubber ducks were dropped into the Chicago River to start the 2023 Ducky Derby in Chicago, Illinois. The charity event helps to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.

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