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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NatashaHB by NatashaHB | gladewater, TX
Jul 24, 2015

Mohammad Ali...Great boxer!!!!

millitt by millitt | Fort Worth, TX
Jul 24, 2015

I have a dream...that I will win this giveaway. Lol Martin Luther King Jr is one of the great people on the mural!

CoffeeAndCosmetics by CoffeeAndCosmetics | AMHERST, MA
Jul 24, 2015

2 of the icons painted on the murals are MLK and JFK

LeslieMontoya by LeslieMontoya | BAKERSFIELD, CA
Jul 24, 2015

What a beautiful concept and design, to honor the amazing people of the Special Olympics. I recognized a few faces on the murals, JFK, MLK and Mohammad Ali.... Inspiring!

kflickinger73 by kflickinger73 | South Lyon, MI
Jul 24, 2015

John F. Kennedy

billie71 by billie71 | EVANSVILLE, IN
Jul 24, 2015

My daughter was born with Down Syndrome, shes 4 years old right now.. but it is my dream and hopefully hers that maybe one day she would participate in such a wonder thing like the Special Olympics!

chanelbella by chanelbella | grove city, PA
Jul 24, 2015

Muhammad Ali is one.

minnesotamom by minnesotamom | Cottage Grove, MN
Jul 24, 2015

John F Kennedy is one of the icons on the mural. I have a child with special needs, so these games are always inspiring to me!

ladyp3 by ladyp3 | CARTERSVILLE, GA
Jul 24, 2015

Martin Luther King Jr.

reddhedd17 by reddhedd17 | MANSFIELD, OH
Jul 24, 2015

Muhammed Ali

PBRmama by PBRmama | SURPRISE, AZ
Jul 24, 2015

I think JFK he was a good guy and a great president.

couponcrazy by couponcrazy | PATRICK SPGS, VA
Jul 24, 2015

Martin Luther King Jr. is painted on the mural.

Ericah82 by Ericah82 | TURPIN, OK
Jul 24, 2015

Martin Luther King. Amazing icon!

goodymom by goodymom | SEVIERVILLE, TN
Jul 24, 2015

Mohammad Ali is one of the icons on the mural. I have alway's loved him throughout the years

Shifra by Shifra | KINNELON, NJ
Jul 24, 2015

I've lived with Multiple Sclerosis for 30 years and my son has a learning disability and OCD. I love Special Olympics (thank you Shriver Family!) for all they do for the very special people who are the focus of it. I'd love to work with SO. That would make my heart sing. Bless you all.