2017 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Annual Report Illinois Welcome,

With the super-spectacular Special Olympics 50th Anniversary celebration just around the corner in July, I have been asked countless times this year to describe what Special Olympics means to me. Most people would assume that I would say something related to sports, competition, or team. All of those are true; but during the past seventeen years, many more significant words meant Special Olympics to me. Words such as confidence, respect, dignity, and inclusion. Those represent elements that many of us with intellectual disabilities desire. However, as I completed my three-year board term this past February, I became aware of another very powerful word that meant Special Olympics to me. That would be – competent

You see, individuals with intellectual disabilities are rarely, if ever, considered competent. Special Olympics though, presumes competence of all its athletes from the start – no exceptions. This is most obviously seen during any of the sports competitions. I invite you to come on out and check it out for yourself!

However, Special Olympics is not just about sports. As a Global Messenger, I have spoken to audiences of all sizes – even a college stadium with thousands of people. Special Olympics entrusted me to speak with legislators in Washington, D.C. and serve on its Board of Directors. No matter what the venue, I was surrounded by outstanding advocates, leaders, and role models; who then encouraged and guided me towards becoming one as well.

Special Olympics Illinois has come a long way since its start 50 years ago; yet it continues to evolve and develop further competencies for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Avenues such as Healthy Athletes, Unified Sports, and Unified Champion Schools. Plans for the future include developing partnerships to increase employment opportunities and moving towards inclusive communities as the norm. I am so excited to be part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration. I can’t wait to show the world how far Special Olympics has come and share its vision for the next 50 years! Without a doubt, Special Olympics Illinois has left its mark on every one of the athletes; and each one of us has left our fingerprints on Special Olympics Illinois. We are truly all extended family members.

What does Special Olympics mean to me? The confidence to be a part of a community and be able to say, “Yes, I am competent!”

"Yes, I am competent!"

Garrett Anderson Special Olympics Athlete Global Messenger “ ”Board Member Message from Dave Breen Dear Friends: President and CEO

I want to express my deepest gratitude for your help in taking Special Olympics Illinois to new heights in 2017. In our 19th consecutive year of growth, we were able to accomplish more for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois than ever before. And once again, the athletes have led the way as members of our Board of Directors, serving on 50th Anniversary committees, and 142 athlete leaders making 572 appearances to 50,000 people.

As I look back at the milestones and our pursuit of the ‘Big Three’ – Improve Athlete Experience, Reach More Athletes, and Raise More Resources – I am happy to report that we achieved success with all three of these organizational goals. We now serve over 23,000 athletes, added 24 additional Unified Champion Schools, set a record for participation at Summer Games with over 4,000 athletes competing, established the first- ever Health Pavilion at our Summer Games, and introduced real-time scoring at a number of our events – just to name a few highlights. And all while continuing to not charge athletes or their families to participate in the program.

Our continued growth and expanding reach of services is made possible thanks to the tireless efforts and support of our dedicated staff, athletes, families, volunteers, coaches, Board of Directors, Foundation Board, partners, and donors. This annual report is intended to provide an overview of these 2017 accomplishments and financial activities that support Special Olympics Illinois programs and initiatives as well as give you a look at some additional highlights from the last year.

The success of 2017 has given us the momentum needed to continue our efforts as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics in 2018. Through this celebration, we hope to turn attention to Illinois and show the world what it truly means to #choosetoinclude, launching the Movement into the next 50 years. We hope you are able to join us at our many events in 2018 to help us celebrate, including our 50th Anniversary Chicago Celebration on July 17-21 – visit specialolympics50.org to find out more. We will take this year to not only honor those who have advanced Special Olympics Illinois to the organization it is today, but also continue our commitment to enhancing the lives of our athletes, both on and off the field.

President and CEO Special Olympics Illinois Garrett Anderson Special Olympics Athlete Global Messenger Board Member 23,083 Athletes Served

19th Year of Consecutive Growth 250,000 $0 Approximate number Charged to 48,300 of children and adults athletes Volunteers with intellectual disabilities that still to particpate need our help in Illinois

18 201 Olympic-type Competitions 243 Unified Champion Sports held throughout Schools Offered the state

Over $4M 3,988 Raised by Law Free Health Enforcement Screenings Torch Run at 25 Clinics

142 Athlete Leaders and 3 athletes on the Board of Directors

19th Year of Consecutive Growth Statement of Activities

Statement of Financial Activities

Revenues, Gains and Support 2016 2017 Direct Marketing, Contributions & Grants $10,152,547 $10,512,391 In Kind Support $3,942,664 $4,562,620 Interest, Gain, Other Revenue $336,511 $542,335 Total Revenue Gains and Other Support $14,431,722 $15,617,346

Expenses Program Services $11,198,503 $12,315,194 Fundraising $2,449,470 $2,338,928 Management and General $719,745 $761,731 Total Expenses $14,367,718 $15,415,853

Increase in Net Surplus/(Deficit) $64,004 $201,493 Ending Net Assets $5,513,184 $5,714,677 EIN # 36-2922811 79.89% of our budget goes to program expenses

"Let’s work toward a world where we are not labeled as disabled, but a world that sees us as equals where we are all included. Will you choose to include?"

Eric Baumann “ Special Olympics Athlete ”and Global Messenger In 2017, Special Olympics Illinois served 19,631 Young Athletes, ages 2-7, with and without intellectual disabilities.

Almost 50% of athletes in Illinois are adults ages 23 and older. Amelia, pictured below, has been participating in Special Olympics since 1968. Family

Greetings,

When Bree, was born, I thought life would continue as it did with my first two children. I thought Bree would follow her brother and sister in playing sports and participating in music programs. We learned early on that life was going to be different and Bree was not going to be traveling the same path as her siblings. Instead of soccer or t-ball, Bree was going to speech and occupational therapy appointments. Playing basketball like her siblings wouldn’t be possible, since the sound of the buzzer and yelling of instructions sent her into sensory overload. For many years, Bree remained at home, not participating in any activities and other than her siblings, she had no friends.

When Bree was 9, she asked again why she couldn’t participate in basketball and it broke my heart. I knew she didn’t understand that people would not comprehend why she covered her ears or may stop playing in the middle of the game when the noise became too much. Feeling hopeless, I reached out to learn about Special Olympics Illinois, even though I feared with her Autism diagnosis she may not qualify. Boy was I wrong!!! There were tons of sports Bree could participate in. She started off in rhythmic gymnastics, eventually switching over to artistic gymnastics. She joined basketball, something she waited years to play. She loved it!! Everyone understood her sensory struggles and when encouraged, she became a valued member of the team. So, she went on to join volleyball, softball and even powerlifting!

Her confidence and abilities began to grow and in high school when a friend asked her to join the high school track team, she responded “Yes!” No longer afraid to try new things or step outside her comfort zone. It wasn’t easy, she came in last place often, but she was determined to not give up. Special Olympics gave her the confidence to believe in herself and that hasn’t stopped.

Special Olympics also encouraged her musical abilities and invited her to be part of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games Unified Project “Reach Up” sponsored by Coca Cola. The project included two professional artists and another young woman with special needs, the group sang live on ESPN in front of over 60,000 people at opening ceremonies. A girl, who couldn’t get opportunities, received an opportunity of a lifetime appearing on Good Morning America and at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

The opportunities didn’t stop there, a child who once only had repetitive speech, trained to become a Special Olympics Global Messenger. She gives speeches and advocates for those who have challenges, just like her. She shares her story and how Special Olympics transforms lives for those who once had little opportunities to succeed. She recently gave a TEDx talk at Harper College on “Overcoming Autism”.

Our family has traveled a unique path, and the most wonderful gift has been watching Bree grow and succeed. We have gone from believing she would never participate or be included, to never being home. Next Fall, Bree will attend Tennessee Wesleyan University on an athlete scholarship for cross country and track. That girl who never participated and came in last, now runs collegiately. We have gone from worrying she had no future, to believing the world is her oyster.

Our hearts are filled with so much joy and we encourage you all to become a part of the inclusion revolution! All lives matter and Special Olympics proves that. When you see the abilities and not the disabilities, you will be transformed. Our hope is that like us, you will see all that Special Olympics Illinois offers. There is something for everyone, whether you are an athlete, coach, family member or volunteer. I often say, “You cannot attend a Special Olympics event and not be happy!” We hope you will celebrate “Acceptance for All” with us, while sharing a smile. Sincerely, "We have gained a new home and family where everyone is accepted and encouraged Mary Ellen Bogucki to be the person they were born to be." Mother of Special Olympics athlete, Bree Bogucki “ ” Unified Soccer All-Star Game

For the 4th year in a row, MLS WORKS and ESPN hosted Special Olympics athletes, partners and coaches during MLS All-Star Week.

For the first time, all 22 MLS Clubs were represented by 44 athletes and partners. The delegation had a full Chicago experience, training at Chicago Fire's practice facility followed by a deep-dish pizza dinner at Lou Malnati's.

The next day, players were inspired watching Real Madrid and MLS All-Stars practice before hitting Toyota Park's pitch that night.

2017 Special Olympics Unified Sports All-Star match ended with late drama on Tuesday.

Umar Muftau opened the scoring to give the East a halftime lead. The West came back in the second half as Jesus Tepole and Luke McPhee from Seattle scored 2 in under 2 minutes to take the lead. With under 2 minutes to go, the East evened the score with Muftau's second of the night.

The 2-2 draw was a phenomenal game by all.

Chicago Fire players Patrick Doody and Drew Conner coached the Eastern Conference team, while their teammates Jonathan Campbell and Stefan Cleveland coached the Western Conference team.

Chicago Fire Unified All-Stars, Special Olympics Illinois athlete Mark Jerabek and Unified Partner Colin Iverson, enjoyed playing host to the All-Star event.

On the final day, the delegation gave back to the community cleaning up a Chicago park during MLS Day of Service and were honored at halftime of the MLS All-Star Game to wrap up the week.

2017 World Winter Games

Every two years, the world transcends the boundaries of geography, nationality, political philosophy, gender, age, culture and religion to come together for the Special Olympics World Games. Alternating between summer and winter Games, this event is the flagship event of the Special Olympics movement, which promotes equality, tolerance and acceptance around the world.

The Special Olympics World Winter Games were held March 14-25 in Schladming, Ramsau and Graz, Austria. More than 3,000 athletes from 110 nations competed in 9 Olympic-type sports at the 2017 World Games: floorball, floor hockey, stick shooting, figure skating, speed skating, alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Special Olympics Illinois athletes Lisa Menichino (cross-country skiing), Danielle Lanxon (snowshoeing), Jamiah Shepard (snowshoeing), James Wireman (snowshoeing), Tommy Shimoda (speed skating) and Steve McVoy (alpine skiing) competed with Special Olympics USA -- the national team representing the United States. Additionally, Special Olympics Illinois sent 5 delegates to coach and support the team.

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Illinois

We are celebrating 50 years of creating a more inclusive, welcoming 50 YEARS OF EMPOWERMENT world for all. Since 1968, Special Olympics has been changing attitudes about the talents of JOIN US! people with intellectual disabilities. AND LAUNCH AN INCLUSION REVOLUTION! Board of Directors

Officers Jenny Fortner, Chair Mary Anne Ehlert Jean Ortega-Piron Kathy Schniedwind Managing Director Founder & CEO Retired - Deputy Director Retired - Head Athletic Goldman Sachs & Co. Protected Tomorrows Illinois Dept. of Children Trainer & Family Services Illinois State University Karen Atwood, Tom Gillhouse Vice-Chair Retired – Athletic Director Scott Paddock Connie Shoemake Retired - Health Care Deerfield High School President Retired - VP Marketing & Services Corporation Chicagoland Speedway Sales Terrence J. Hancock & Route 66 Raceway IBM Jim Pieper, Treasurer President – Teamsters Senior Vice President 731, Vice President – John Penn Kim Stivers TransUnion Teamsters Joint Council VP & Midwest Regional Athlete and Global 25 Manager Messenger Bernita Thigpen, Laborers International DFI Sharks Secretary Arlene Hosea Union of North America Tax Managing Director Retired - Director, Campus Tom Thompson KPMG Dining Services Jorge Ramirez First Vice President- Illinois State University President Commercial Banker Sharon Rossmark, Chicago Federation of Bankers' Bank USA Governance & Rep. Fran Hurley Labor Membership 35th District Brian Vandenberg Founder & CEO Illinois General Assembly Chad Rollins Senior VP & General Women and Drones, LLC Asst. Executive Director Counsel Jim Jacobs William BeDell ARC American Medical General Counsel/Chief Association Board Members Legal Officer Angelo Russo Dave Breen Country Financial Partner Terry Wheat President & CEO McGuire Woods LLP Nurse Surveyor Special Olympics Illinois Rob Johnson The Joint Commission Anchor/Reporter Randy Schaab Garrett Anderson CBS Television Studios Business Analyst Karen Wilson Athlete and Global State Farm Insurance President and CEO Messenger Brook Klawitter MAKE Corporation NWSRA Director, Finance Shared Services Bill Asbury USG Corporation Heavy Equipment Technician Russ Laine Roland Machinery Retired - Chief of Police Fox Lake Police Dept. “Special Olympics has done a whole lot of Jim Bednar Knights of Columbus Kaylee McLaughlin things for me - to be able to speak up for Athlete and Global myself regardless of what might be going on, Jerry Cole Messenger I still have a voice in this world.” CEO Warren County Falcons Mid America Group Services Tom Murray Retired - Executive Vice Tom Cox President Partner Sargent & Lundy Tony Hill McCarthy, Duffy LLP “ Special Olympics” Athlete Foundation Board

Hub Arkush Don Gereau General Manager & Editor CEO Chicago Football GT Mobility

Ray Bock M. Julie Gustafson Special Olympics Illinois President & CEO President Conversion Energy Heirlooms on Video State Headquarters Systems Inc 605 E. Willow Street, Normal, IL 61761 Mike Kuhlin Dave Breen* Director of 309-888-2551 President & CEO Communications Special Olympics Illinois Voyage Financial Group Northern Office Frank Burke Dan Lange 500 Waters Edge, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148 Managing Director Senior Vice President, 630-942-5610 Aon Illinois Region Head Wells Fargo Bank, NA Southern Office Jerry Cole* CEO Jay Leonard 1318 Mercantile Drive, Highland, IL 62249 Mid America Group Principal 618-654-6680 Systems Bernstein Global Wealth Management Anthony Coletta Find us online and connect with Special Olympics Senior VP Corporate Jeff McClusky Illinois as an athlete, coach, donor or fan Finance Founder/CEO Prudential Capital Group McCluskey & Associates Website: www.soill.org

Robert DiMeo John McDonough Managing Director & President & CEO Co-Founder Chicago Blackhawks DiMeo Schneider & Associates Shon Morris Special Projects Assistant Dan Doheny Special Olympics Illinois Official Partners Chairman Great Lakes Coca-Cola Jamie Parisi Distribution Retired - Chief Financial Officer

Jerry Dyson CME Group ILLINOIS “Special Olympics has done a whole lot of Broker @Properties Gold Coast Ed Rafferty things for me - to be able to speak up for Retired - Superintendent myself regardless of what might be going on, Mary Anne Ehlert* Schaumburg School I still have a voice in this world.” Founder & CEO District Protected Tomorrows David Shane Sue Flott Partner in Charge, Retired - Realtor Financial Services Practice Special Olympics Parent FGMK, LLC Phil Fowler Tom Thompson* Attorney First Vice President - Karlin, Fleisher & Commerical Banker Falkenberg, LLC Bankers' Bank US

” *Special Olympics Illinois Board Member "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

Special Olympics “ Athlete” Oath

Our Mission: Provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation for the Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. www.soill.org