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March 2020
The 20th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Jackson
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | North Avenue Beach | 10:00 AM #FREEZINFORAREASON GET READY TO PLUNGE! Registration for the 2020 Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Jackson is now open! You're invited to join us on March 1, 2020 at North Avenue Beach to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this Chicago winter tradition We've opened registration 20 weeks before the event! Sign up today and join us for the best Chicago Polar Plunge ever!Check out some fundraising tips to help you…
Find out more »August 2020
One for the Kids 28th Annual Golf Outing
We are thrilled to once again be a part of the One for the Kids Golf Outing! The 28th Annual Golf Outing will take place on August 14th at Old Oak Country Club. Due to Covid-19 and current restrictions, organizers are still planning on having a shotgun start and will be taking all of the necessary precautions to ensure a SAFE and fun outing for everyone. By participating in our outing, donating, or sponsoring, you are directly helping front line…
Find out more »September 2020
Can Do Week
Although we won’t be able to run this year’s Midway Fly Away 5k on September 20 as planned, we are still celebrating running with our #CanDoRunningSeries–a way to use any virtual race or training into support for Special Olympics Chicago athletes and programs! As part of the program, we’re encouraging everyone to run a 5k the week of September 20–26 for Can Do Week! When you sign up to run and fundraiser, you’ll be eligible for great prizes and best…
Find out more »Bocce, presented by Chicago Park District
Chicago Park District will be holding a Bocce event for Special Olympics Chicago athletes on Saturday, September 26 at Armour Square Park! 45 minute matches will be held beginning every 75 minutes. Awards and goodie bags will be given immediately following each match so that a new shift can begin. Athletes can sign up for the following timeslots via the link below: 9:15am, 10:30am, 11:45am, 1pm, 2:15pm, and 3:30pm. Each shift will have a limited number of athletes, who will…
Find out more »November 2020
We are thankful! A virtual evening reception to benefit Special Children’s Charities/Special Olympics Chicago
Join us as we celebrate our athletes and coaches and thank you, the people whose generosity, kindness, and determination have supported Chicago’s Special Olympics Athletes through 2020! Honoring Tuesday, November 17, 2020 6:00–7:00 PM
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