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.
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.
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.
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 TOURNAMENT | 2024
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.