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A Lasting Tribute to An Enduring Spirit Athlete achievement is the greatest tribute to the Special Olympics movement. A physical tribute to their courage and determination is deserved. Special Olympics Illinois has designed a one-of-a-kind Tribute Park to recognize the athletes and all the people who make Special Olympics Illinois a reality. Funding Future Generations Adjacent to Headquarters Dedicated in 2005
Honoring All Who Participate
Agencies can choose to be part of the Team Walk through granite squares that name the agency, team or mascot, and town. These squares will be interspersed with educational tablets that describe the history and scope of the program and that lead to the athlete statue. Families - Each relative of athletes past and present can choose from three different levels of recognition on the Family Wall where their name is etched in stone along with their relationship to a particular athlete. A statue recognizing Special Olympics families by artist Rosie Sandifer was dedicated in 2007. The Illinois Knights of Columbus are the sponsors of the Family Plaza and the bronze statue.
Volunteers - The Volunteer Wall is for all volunteers who wish to support the park or for anyone who wishes to honor a volunteer who has given their time and talents at state or area events. They can choose from three levels of recognition on the Volunteer Wall. The volunteer's name, type of involvement and hometown are included. Donors - Whether individuals, corporations or organizations, donors can be recognized at several different levels on the Donor Wall. In addition to three levels of recognition by Friends of the Park, there are also sections on the wall for the Olympus Society (recognition of gifts left to Special Olympics Illinois from estates) and major donors (gifts of $10,000 or more to support the park or the fund for future generations). Driving Directions
Contact Information Northern Office Tour the Park and read more about each specific opportunity available to support the Special Olympics Illinois Tribute Park. |
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Athletes are honored through a commissioned life-size
bronze statue by Rosie Sandifer standing before a specially designed black granite
wall with waterfall in the Athletes' Celebration Plaza. Throughout
the park, bricks will be available for athletes past and present
to be individually recognized by name and hometown with a minimum
contribution of $100.
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