Since 1968, the Special Olympics has celebrated athletes of all kinds and strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people. The 2015 Special Olympics World Games Opening Ceremonies kick off this Saturday, July 25 in Los Angeles! 7,000 athletes from over 177 countries will compete in this inspiring event.
In honor of this year’s Special Olympics World Games, a series of murals have been painted by artists as part of Toyota's "Share the Journey" campaign. These beautiful murals feature Special Olympics athletes and celebrate their joy and courage. We’d love for you to watch and then share one of the videos below. If you share one of the videos on Twitter you will be entered for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.
To enter our giveaway:
Click here to Tweet: "#ShareTheJourney & Celebrate the Special Olympics World Games w/ @Toyota. Watch this inspiring video: bit.ly/1Dzr5M3 #entry"
or, Click here to Tweet: "See an amazing mural created to celebrate the Special Olympics World Games: bit.ly/1HMp6YC #ShareTheJourney w/ @Toyota #entry"
Not on Twitter? You can also enter by commenting on this blog post to tell us the name of one of the athletes or icons painted in one of the murals in the videos below.
Tune in to ESPN coverage of the Special Olympics World Games from July 25 through August 2. You can also cheer on your hometown heros by clicking here and sharing on your social channels to support the Special Olympics World Games athletes.
This giveaway is open through August 2, 2015 to USA residents at least 18 years of age. No purchase necessary.
Muhammed Ali
Such a great mural. Featuring wonderful people, like MLK
Wow, awesome art work! John F Kennedy is one of the icons on the wall mural. My son participated in a local Special Olympics chapter but they didn't compete outside the area.
WOW!!! Amazing ! The artist is so gifted. And hard to have to pick ONE hero from his mural ... they are ALL heroes! . but I would have to say Hooper. For inspiration, desire and hard work.
Muhammad Ali
Mohammed Ali.
Mohammad Ali
Great campaign!
I tweeted about the mural: https://twitter.com/rkosully/status/624632373980827648 Thank you!!
Laura Cook and Eric Chan are two of the athletes featured in the video. I also tweeted: https://twitter.com/rkosully/status/624631990101352448 Thank you!!!
John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
I saw John F. Kennedy as one of the great icons who has painted on the wall mural.
What fantastic murals and tributes those are! Amongst other 'Greats', I see John F. Kennedy on a mural.
Mohammad Ali!! Fantastic!!!
Muhammad Ali , know for saying he's the greatest. That's a good moniker for the special Olypics.