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.
Ramon "Diamond Hopop" Hooper is beside Eunice Shriver on the mural.
JFK and MLK and might I say David did an awesome job, I hope the artwork stays for a long time.
Martin Luther King. What a great video.
Martin Luther King is one in the murals - wishing each of the kiddos lots of luck!
Martin Luther King, Jr is one of the amazing icons on the mural. I have a disability so it means so much to me that there is increased awareness and support.
Martin Luther King is one
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin L. King is one of the people on the mural.
Martin Luther King is one of the featured icons!
Martin Luther King, Jr.
This is a great group of people
Martin Luther King Jr.
Muhammad Ali is painted on one of the murals
John F Kennedy
I love Mohammad Ali and he is in the mural.