Special Olympics World Games Kick Off & Giveaway!

   By SheSpeaksTeam  Jul 24, 2015
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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.

 

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reetthebeat by reetthebeat | MIMS, FL
Jul 24, 2015

Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of the icons painted in the mural.

thebramble by thebramble | REDONDO BEACH, CA
Jul 24, 2015

Great video and beautiful mural with Mohammed Ali

davisjodie by davisjodie | Chatham, NJ
Jul 24, 2015

MLK

rhiawesome by rhiawesome | LAKELAND, FL
Jul 24, 2015

Mohammad Ali! Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee! These murals are fabulous & amazing! Thank you for this giveaway!

bettbett101 by bettbett101 | North Potomac, MD
Jul 24, 2015

Marcus Allen is one of the icons on the mural. I am so happy to see all these amazing icons on this mural!

christalc by christalc | TOMS RIVER, NJ
Jul 24, 2015

Beautiful Mural! John F. Kennedy is one of the icons on the mural.

CNelson by CNelson | NASHVILLE, TN
Jul 24, 2015

Mohammad Ali was a great and also featured on the mural.

tweedy by tweedy | MERRILLVILLE, IN
Jul 24, 2015

john f kennedy

yarbr012 by yarbr012 | MINNETONKA, MN
Jul 24, 2015

I found Mohammad Ali!

mitchypoo by mitchypoo | MONTEBELLO, CA
Jul 24, 2015

Martin Luther King. What a cool mural. LA artists are so talented.

aneube by aneube | BARRINGTON, RI
Jul 24, 2015

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: Eric Chan. This is wonderful!

Gannyofmany by Gannyofmany | NEWPORT, TN
Jul 24, 2015

JFK

beaniebaby70 by beaniebaby70 | Mt PLeasant, TN
Jul 24, 2015

Martin Luther king jr

khalde by khalde | ZIMMERMAN, MN
Jul 24, 2015

John F Kennedy

onlinefeline09 by onlinefeline09 | FLORISSANT, MO
Jul 24, 2015

John F. Kennedy