Be a Fan of Scarves!

Special Olympics athletes enjoy the scarves made for them at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games in Galena. Illinois received more than 1,150 handmade scarves this year.

Be a Fan of Commitment

The youngest of four daughters, Ashley Jones watched her three sisters compete in basketball and with traveling soccer teams. Special Olympics offered Ashley the chance to be “just like them” as she trains and competes in many summer and winter sports. Galena is her next stop as she competes at the Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games Jan. 31 – Feb. 2. Read More

Premade Sports Kits Now Available

Palos Sports partners with Special Olympics to provide the Young Athletes Program with all their necessary equipment. Now, at a reduced price, they are offering premade kits for many of the sports that Special Olympics Illinois offers. The kits include all the necessary equipment a coach will need to start training in each of the Special Olympics sports. Click on the Palos Sports logo to go directly to their website and see graphics and a detailed list of items in each of the kits.

Top Honors for Special Olympics

Special Olympics receives the highest possible ranking for "good governance and other best practices" - earning 4 out of 4 stars from Charity Navigator. Read More Plus, Special Olympics International has been named the No. 1 high-impact nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Read More

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