Along with the excitement of hosting the 13th
Annual Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet, IGI is proud to continue it's
support for Special Olympics of Illinois. Once again, Chicago Style will feature a special exhibition of SOILL gymnasts
before the NCAA meet on Friday, February
11
, 2011
. In addition to the performance and
personal check donation from IGI, Chicago Style will also continue to have a fundraising raffle for the organization.
Each year the IGI Booster Club volunteers request donations from major companies and NCAA teams participating
in the meet to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics of Illinois. Last year we were fortunate to have +50 donated baskets, most at a $300 value!
Donations have included, Tiffany's jewelry, Coach bags, Marriott hotel stays, round trip airline tickets
from Southwest Airlines and autographed memorabilia from athletes, just to name a few. Other highlighted donations were
from the competing gymnasts are the NCAA donations.
How excited they are to win apparel and items from their hopeful schools.
After three days of ticket sales, names are pulled after the meet and items shipped directly to the winners.
With the help of all donors, last year we were able to donate nearly $4,000 to Special Olympics of Illinois
to assist with athlete training and their World Ambassador athletes.
Be sure to see this year's exhibition on Friday night before the NCAA competition
and stop by the Special Olympics raffle booth to buy your tickets for amazing gifts!
Thank you for helping us to help those who inspire greatness!
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