Special Olympics Illinois Foundation to host first golf outting

On Monday, June 29, the Special Olympics Illinois Foundation will hold their first ever golf outing at Westmoreland Country Club located at 2601 Old Glenview Road in Wilmette, Illinois. The shotgun start is at 1pm, with registration starting at 10am and lunch at 11am. Included with your ticket price is lunch, time on the practice range, green fees, carts, forecaddies, on course refreshments and a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres. This event benefits the 22,000 Special Olympics athletes and 20,000 Young Athletes in Illinois.

Individual registration is $495 and each foursome is $1,800. For any questions regarding the event please contact Tony Coletta at tccoletta@gmail.com, and for sponsorship opportunities please contact Hub Arkush at harkush@chicagofootball.com or 847-254-0945.

The ILSO Foundation was set up as a 509(a)(3) supporting Foundation to support individuals with intellectual disabilities served by Special Olympics Illinois with an alternative revenue stream in perpetuity. The ILSO Foundation provides resources and an appropriate level of support for the organization for non-recurring budget items such as the USA and World Games, capital expenses and technology advancements.

If you are interested in helping the ILSO Foundation with future projects or donations please contact Shon Morris at smorris@soill.org.

Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 19 sports for nearly 22,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and nearly 21,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support. If you are interested in learning more about Special Olympics Illinois, volunteering or providing financial support to help make Special Olympics programs possible, contact your local Special Olympics agency, call 800-394-0562 or visit www.soill.org.