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Local ministries see benefits of Special Olympics
Residents and clients of Chicago ministries have participated in Special Olympics since the first games were held 50 years ago at Soldier Field. They will join thousands of others in celebrating the games’ 50th anniversary with events around Chicago July 17-21, 2018.
Special Olympians from Misericordia joined the Chicago Sky to participate in a basketball clinic as part of inaugural "Chicago Fit Health and Fitness Festival" at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago on July 8, 2018. The basketball clinics were led by Sky coaches Amber Stocks and Awvee Storey. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Chicago Sky coaches worked with Special Olympians at the inaugural "Chicago Fit Health and Fitness Festival" at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago on July 8, 2018. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Special Olympians from Misericordia joined the Chicago Sky in the inaugural "Chicago Fit Health and Fitness Festival" at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago on July 8, 2018. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Special Olympians practice in the gym at St. Mary of Providence Home on July 9, 2018. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Rosann Straukas high-fives a Special Olympian during practice in the gym at St. Mary of Providence Home on July 9, 2018. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
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