Special Olympics Illinois- Region C

06/05/2026

What an incredible day of learning, collaboration, and growth! Over 25 coaches from Regions A, B, C, D, and E came together to enhance their skills, share best practices and learn new drills.

From Athletics and Bocce to Snowshoe, Co****le, Tennis, and Softball, our clinicians and coaches brought passion, creativity, and a true commitment to improving the athlete experience.

A huge thank you to Willowbrook High School for hosting us and providing such a welcoming space for our coaches to learn and connect!

We are proud of our Special Olympics Illinois Coaches!

06/03/2026

The Chicago Ducky Derby returns on Thursday, August 6! 🐥🌊 Adopt a duck to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes. You could win awesome prizes including an all-new Chevy Trax! 🚗

Start your team or adopt today at chicagoduckyderby.com. The is presented by Jewel-Osco

05/28/2026

Good news, Plunge friends! 📦💙 Your incentives are officially on the move and headed your way. Everything will be shipped no later than June 15, so keep an eye on your mailbox. If anything comes up, reach out to [email protected] we’re here to help. Thanks again for choosing to !

05/13/2026

🎉Coaches, don’t miss this all-in-one day of sport trainings, coach education, and networking with peers across the state!

4th Annual Region C Coach Development Day
📅 When: Saturday, May 30
📍 Where: Willowbrook High School, 1250 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, IL
🕘 Check-in: 9:30 AM
✅ Multiple sport sessions (Bocce, Snowshoe, Athletics, Softball, Tennis & more!)
✅ Lunch & Learn
✅ Networking & best practice sharing
✅ FREE parking + lunch provided
👕 Register by May 20 to guarantee your event T-shirt!

🔗 Sign up here:

04/30/2026

HOME MATCH ALERT! ⚽🔥 Come see the Fire Unified team in action as they take on the Bull New York Unified team.

📆 Saturday, May 9 at 9:00 AM

📍 Endeavor Health Performance Center Field

The Unified team will also be recognized at half time during the professional match at Soldier Field on Saturday starting at 1:30 PM. Purchase tickets at a discounted rate:
gofevo.com/event/SpecialOlympics0509.

This home game is also Teacher Appreciation Night! 📚 Come celebrate the amazing educators who make the Unified Champion Schools program possible and help create inclusive opportunities for all students. See you there!

04/24/2026

🌟⚽📣 Young Athletes is back!
We’re excited to welcome our young athletes back for another season of fun and inclusion. A great way for athletes of all abilities to stay active, learn new skills, and grow together. 👟🙌

SOILL Unified Champion Schools

04/24/2026

You 🍩 DONUT 🍩want to miss this awesome opportunity to support Special Olympics Illinois. When you grab your cup of joe ☕ at Dunkin' on May 15 from 5:00 AM to noon, you will be helping to provide life-changing programming to thousands of individuals across the state. View locations ➡️ coponarooftop.com. Can’t make it that day? You can still donate online! Go to https://bit.ly/4vNJwho.

04/22/2026

“Volunteers are absolutely essential to what makes Special Olympics Illinois so special. These events simply wouldn’t run without them.”
Tricia Brawley’s journey from peer volunteer to leader shows just how powerful saying “yes” can be. Because of volunteers like Tricia, our athletes are celebrated, supported, and surrounded by a community that truly cares ❤️
Take a moment to read her story and get inspired: https://www.soill.org/from-peer-volunteer-to-volunteer.../

For Tricia Brawley, volunteering with Special Olympics Illinois wasn’t just a one-time experience; it became a lifelong connection built on community, trust, and saying “yes” to new opportunities.

04/16/2026

Time to fundraise your way! 🙌

We’re excited to launch a new way to support Special Olympics Illinois, on your terms. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, honoring a loved one, or marking a special milestone, you can now create your own personal fundraising page and make a meaningful impact.

It’s simple to get started, and every fundraiser helps to advance our mission.

Start your page today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4tjHiF2