Special Olympics

Polar Plunge: Taking An Icy Dip for A Good Cause

03/04/14 - Disability in the Media, Events, Featured Blogger of the Month, Guest Blogger, Inspiring People, Uncategorized - 2 Comments

Jimmy Fallon and Mayor Rham Emanuel Take the Polar Plunge

Last week, we gave you a list of five American Paralympic athletes to watch, but what about the Olympics closer to home?

This past weekend, “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon jumped into the icy Lake Michigan…

High School, ELS and Special Olympics

11/29/11 - Uncategorized - 1 Comment

A close friend of mine on cross country inspired me to get involved with ELS and Special Olympics at New Trier. She was the cross-country captain, and has a remarkable strength of character and is a true leader. She was on the ELS board and…