Special Olympics Basketball Day to Pack the House at Mother McAuley

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The sixth annual Special Olympics Basketball Day will pack the house once more at Mother McAuley High School on Saturday.

The Special Olympics Eagles and the Junior Jordans Basketball Teams will compete in their biggest basketball game of the year.

Doors open at 1 p.m., and opening ceremonies kick off at 1:30 p.m. with performances by the Brother Rice and Mother McAuley Band, according to the Oak Lawn Park District.

Game time is 2 p.m., and the Oak Lawn Pep Squad will perform at halftime, according to Mother McAuley.

Basketball Day raises money for the Oak Lawn Park District’s special recreation programs. Donations go toward building new programs, uniforms, equipment and to keep parents from having to pay fees.

Admission to the game is free, but donations are accepted at the door. Come cheer on the athletes and support a community organization.

Contact Todd Mallo, special recreation supervisor, at 708/857-2200 or email tmallo@olparks.com with questions.