This week’s athlete of the week is Katarina Schachelmayer. Katie always loves to go to competitions all around the city of Chicago with her team from Norwood Park. She has also competed in Galena Illinois, Normal Illinois, and even Phoenix Arizona. She take lots of videos, and pictures to remember the Phoenix trip. Katie loves…
Today’s athlete of the week is Benjamin Wu from Independence Park! Ben’s mom is nominating him because he is always good natured and willing to give any sport or activity a try even if he does not know anything about it. Ben has participated in snowshoe, bocce ball, and archery. He had very little experience…
Introducing this week’s athlete of the week, Tommy Shimoda! Tommy loves nothing more than to run to the park and play sports winter, spring, summer, and fall! If Mt. Greenwood Park and Special Olympics Chicago offers the opportunity for fun, Tommy is there. Tommy has been very active in the programs and classes that Chicago…
Congratulations to Angelic Celedonio for being nominated for this week’s athlete of the week! Angelic is an athlete at Shabbona Park. She is very enthusiastic and energetic athlete. She always comes to the park program or virtual programming well prepared and excited to start. Angelic always has a smile and loves to interact with everyone!…
This week’s athlete of the week is Isaac Martinez, an athlete at Harrison Park. Isaac loves to cook and is a big helper in the kitchen! He loves spaghetti, and the Chicago White Sox. He loves all children’s movies and exercise! Congratulations Isaac! Do you know a super star Special Olympics Chicago athlete? Nominate them…
Today we are featuring Eric Johnson from Morgan Park High School. Eric’s favorite foods are tacos and pizza (I mean, whose aren’t?!) His mom told us that Eric likes playing basketball, swimming, dancing, playing his game, and playing with his friends at school. We love reading all about our athletes since we can’t see everyone,…
This week we are featuring Allison Berggren from Kosciuszko Park! Allison has been very busy staying involved with her park and Special Olympics Chicago. She has participated in our alternative programs since the spring and has been doing virtual classes with Koz. Allison always gives 100% and always makes sure her teammates try their best…
You may know this athlete from competitions, CAN TV, or from any SOC event. This weeks athlete of the week is William Tang! William has a heart of gold and is always helping others. He has been apart of SOC for a long time and is very involved in everything we do. William does the…
This week’s athlete of the week is Molly Milligan. Molly is a participant at Shabbona Park. She loves to play bocce and basketball at the park with her teammates. Molly is a great athlete and a friend to many! Favorite food: Chinese Favorite Sports team: Chicago White Sox Favorite movie: Twilight Other interests: Sports, bowling,…
This week’s Athlete of the Week is Daniel Clay from Mann Park! Danny is an amazing kid full of energy. He puts so much effort in everything he does. He is not only strong mentally but also physically, and is determined to finish any task he starts. He works hard to be the best at…