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.
John f Kennedy
JFK is in the mural. In fact, his younger sister Rosemary was born with intellectual disabilities
MLK Jr.
John F. Kennedy is on the mural. That artist's work is really awesome!
John F. Kennedy is one of the icons painted
Muhammad Ali was one of the icons painted on the wall mural. He is one of the greatest boxers of all time!!
I tweeted (@1bets1) but also see MLK in the painting.
Eunice Shriver
Mohammad Ali!
MLK is pictured. Truly a great man!
I love MLK!
JFK!
I recognized Martin Luther King and Muhammad Ali.
Muhammad Ali is one of the athletes painted in one of the murals. Good luck to all the athletes they are all truly amazing and inspiring individuals!!
John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr . , Muhammad Ali.