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.
martin luther king.. what an amazing icon
I definitely notice Martin Luther King. Jr. Such an inspiring man to show the prosperity we still hold.
MLK
I see Martin Luther King, Jr.
John F Kennedy
JFK... Beautiful mural and inspiring video!
Thanks for this Giveaway! Dr. Martin Luther king because he still makes such an impact on everyone's life.
Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the featured icons.
One of the icons featured on a mural is Muhammad Ali.
Raymond Hooper. Fantastic
John F Kennedy is on the mural. He was assassinated a month after I was born.
Mohammed Ali is featured in one of the murals. Special Olympics athletes are great, too!
Martin Luther King Jr.
Jfk was great.
Mohammad Ali is one of the greatest