BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Special Children's Charities - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Special Children's Charities REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T020000 DTSTAMP:20260407T130002 CREATED:20240715T005536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T191849Z UID:10000001-1772330400-1772330400@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children's Charities DESCRIPTION:Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out our 2026 Photo Gallery\n \nRegistration for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities is now open! Join us at North Avenue Beach on Sunday\, March 1 to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chicago! \nWhether you go knee-high\, waist-high or all the way under\, make a splash and sign up today! \n\nHelp us meet our goal\n \nWhy Plunge?\nBy taking the plunge\, you help Special Children’s Charities fund Special Olympics Illinois programs that provide sports and athletic activities for athletes of all ages throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Your participation empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover new strengths and achieve personal milestones. \nJoin in the Fun!\n\nRegister today\n\n\nMake a Donation\n \nComEd Coolers\n\nComed registration\n \nFind out more \nPeoples Gas and North Shore Gas\n\nPeoples Gas and North Shore Gas registration\n \nFind out more \nSchool Challenge\n\nSchool Challenge registration\n \nFind out more \nGet Involved\nChallenge yourself or bond with friends\, family\, or colleagues. Junior and High School teams can join our school challenge. \n\nGeneral Registration\n\n\nSchool Challenge registration\n \nFundraising\nYour support helps us continue to carry on the mission of Special Children’s Charities and support Special Olympics Illinois programs. \n\nMake a donation\n \nWe encourage online donations for efficiency\, but if donating by check\, please make it out to: \nSpecial Children’s Charities\n2 E 8th Street\, Suite 2M\nChicago\, IL 60605 \nCorporate Partners and Teams\nForm a Corporate Team or becomae a Corporate Partner. \n\nOld National Bank\n\n\nComed Coolers\n\n\nPeoples Gas and North Shore Gas\n \nFind out more about becoming a corporate partner. \n\nEmail Us\n\nContact Us \nCorporate Sponsors\nInterested in becoming a corporate partner? Contact Ann Hartnett\, Director of Development\, at ann.hartnett@specialchildrenscharities.org. \n\nEmail Ann\n\nMedia Requests\nFor media inquiries\, interview requests\, or additional information\, please contact Maura Bruton at maurabruton@gmail.com. \n\nEmail Maura\n\nGeneral Questions\nFor all other questions\, contact us at events@specialchildrenscharities.org or 312-527-3743\n\nEmail Us\n\nEvent Details \nLocation:\nNorth Avenue Beach\n1601 N. Lake Shore Drive\nChicago\, IL 60614 \n \nWhat to Bring\nPack warm clothes\, shoes\, and a towel. \nShoes are required to participate. \nCostumes are encouraged for our costume contest! \nSchedule\n8:00 AM: Beach and registration open \n9:45 AM: Opening ceremony \n10:00–11:15 AM: Plunge waves \nAmenities\nEnjoy complimentary hot chocolate. \nCapture the moment at our selfie stations! \nEarly Registration\nNotice\nThere are no upcoming events. \nTransportation & Parking:\nPublic transportation options available (bus routes and Red Line) \nFree parking at Lincoln Park Zoo at 2400 N. Cannon Drive (Zoo parking often reaches capacity early\, so plan accordingly). \nMetered parking along Cannon Drive \nThere is no public parking in the North Avenue Beach lot. \nFAQs\nVisit our FAQ page or email us for any questions. \n\nEmail Us\n\n\nFAQs\n\nJoin us for a day of fun and fundraising in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let’s make a splash for a great cause! URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/plunge/ CATEGORIES:Recent Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/wp-content/uploads/SOC_RHW_RWH08408-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T130002 CREATED:20250401T162112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T191151Z UID:10000004-1760245200-1760281200@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon DESCRIPTION:Event Overview \n\nOur team for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is full\, but you can still join our waiting list!\n \nMembers of #TeamSCC run and raise money to help support the mission of Special Children’s Charities. The spirit of accomplishment\, inclusion\, and joy that are a key part of the marathon experience are what we strive to provide for thousands of participants in all 77 Chicago neighborhoods. With your help\, we are creating a more inclusive Chicago–one mile at a time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhy run with us?\nWhether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a first-time participant\, Team Special Children’s Charities offers: \n\nGuaranteed entry with registration fee covered by Special Children’s Charities*\nFundraising tips to help you meet your goals\nDiscounted training programs with Chicago Endurance Sports\nRace day headquarters at mile 25.5\, Chicago Firehouse Restaurant\, featuring gear check\, snacks\, and post-race celebrations including massages and a lunch buffet!\n\nFundraising impact\nYour support funds programs like the After 22 Project\, Art and Music Therapy\, and athletic opportunities for athletes in all 77 Chicago neighborhoods. \nTeam SCC Waitlist\nPlease fill out this form to apply to join the waitlist our fundraising team for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. \nCorporate teams\nRegister your corporate team before the for: \n\nFree guaranteed race entry\nRace day headquarters benefits at Chicago Firehouse Restaurant\nTeam-building opportunities and discounted training programs\n\n \n Find out more\n \n Event Day Details \nLocation: \nChicago Firehouse Restaurant1401 S Michigan Ave\,Chicago\, IL 60605 \n \nSchedule:\nDate: Sunday\, October 12\, 2025 \nTime: 5:00 AM–3:00 PM URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/2025-bank-of-america-chicago-marathon/ CATEGORIES:Chicago Marathon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/wp-content/uploads/SCC_Marathon-21623.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T130002 CREATED:20240912T171706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T220236Z UID:10000003-1757525400-1757534400@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:2025 Evening Reception DESCRIPTION:Event Overview \nJoin us for an evening celebrating inclusion and the impactful programs made possible by Special Children’s Charities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nOur Venue\nAllium at Blue Plate Catering \n\n\n\n\n\nFind out more\n \n1362 W. Fulton Street\nChicago \n \nEvent Chairs\nCarolyn Daley \nZachary Harbour \nFran Hurley \nJen Kramer \nJim “Skinny” Sheahan \nEvent Parking:\nThere is a parking garage located at 323 N Ada St\, Chicago\, IL 60607 \nFrom the garage\, walk South on Ada\, turn right on Fulton St. and then right again at Ogden Ave. to enter the building. \n \nTickets\n$150\nHeavy appetizers and drinks\n\nClick here to buy tickets\n\nThank You To Our Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities \nPresenting Sponsor\n$25\,000 \n\nOpportunity to speak during the live program\nOpportunity to staff a marketing table at the event\nOpportunity to provide giveaway for attendees\nCompany logo placement in October and November email newsletters\nCompany logo on table top signs\nCompany logo included in scrolling digital display\nRecognition during live program\nRecognition on social media\nCompany logo on event materials\nCompany logo on event website\n20 Complimentary tickets\n\n\nClick Here to sponsor \nGold\nSponsor\n$15\,000 \n\nCompany logo placement in October and November email newsletters\nCompany logo on table top signs\nCompany logo included in scrolling digital display\nRecognition during live program\nRecognition on social media\nCompany logo on event materials\nCompany logo on event website\n15 Complimentary tickets\n\n\nClick Here to sponsor \nSilver\nSponsor\n$10\,000 \n\nCompany logo on table top signs\nCompany logo included in scrolling digital display\nRecognition during live program\nRecognition on social media\nCompany logo on event materials\nCompany logo on event website\n10 Complimentary tickets\n\n\nClick Here to sponsor \nBronze\nSponsor\n$5\,000 \n\nRecognition on social media\nCompany logo on event materials\nCompany logo on event website\n5 Complimentary tickets\n\n\nClick Here to sponsor \nFriends\n& Family\n$2\,500 \n\nCompany logo on event website\n2 Complimentary tickets\n\n\nClick Here to sponsor URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/2025-evening-reception/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/wp-content/uploads/Allium-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T130002 CREATED:20250206T201829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T202324Z UID:10000007-1740823200-1740837600@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:Early Registration for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children's Charities DESCRIPTION:Skip the lines on Sunday by checking in early! The registration tent will be open at North Avenue Beach on Friday and Saturday for early registration. Pick up your wristband and t-shirt and be ready to plunge on Sunday – no line\, no wait. Please be sure to meet your fundraising minimum prior to arriving on the beach. \nIf you are part of a team\, your Team Captain can check in on behalf of your entire team. Please note that large teams of 15+ must pick their packet up on Friday or Saturday. URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/early-registration-for-polar-plunge-chicago-for-special-olympics-illinois-presented-by-special-childrens-charities/2025-03-01/ LOCATION:North Avenue Beach\, 1600 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States CATEGORIES:Plunge Information ORGANIZER;CN="Special Children's Charities":MAILTO:info@specialchildrenscharities.org GEO:41.9140807;-87.6248896 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Avenue Beach 1600 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL 60613 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1600 North Lake Shore Drive:geo:-87.6248896,41.9140807 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T130002 CREATED:20250206T201829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T202324Z UID:10000006-1740751200-1740762000@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:Early Registration for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children's Charities DESCRIPTION:Skip the lines on Sunday by checking in early! The registration tent will be open at North Avenue Beach on Friday and Saturday for early registration. Pick up your wristband and t-shirt and be ready to plunge on Sunday – no line\, no wait. Please be sure to meet your fundraising minimum prior to arriving on the beach. \nIf you are part of a team\, your Team Captain can check in on behalf of your entire team. Please note that large teams of 15+ must pick their packet up on Friday or Saturday. URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/early-registration-for-polar-plunge-chicago-for-special-olympics-illinois-presented-by-special-childrens-charities/2025-02-28/ LOCATION:North Avenue Beach\, 1600 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States CATEGORIES:Plunge Information ORGANIZER;CN="Special Children's Charities":MAILTO:info@specialchildrenscharities.org GEO:41.9140807;-87.6248896 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Avenue Beach 1600 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL 60613 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1600 North Lake Shore Drive:geo:-87.6248896,41.9140807 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTSTAMP:20260407T130002 CREATED:20240715T030148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T211547Z UID:10000002-1728777600-1728863999@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon DESCRIPTION:Event Overview \nThis year\, more than 275 members of #TeamSCC will be running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to help support our mission. The spirit of accomplishment\, inclusion\, and joy that are a key part of the marathon experience are what we strive to provide for thousands of our participants in all 77 Chicago neighborhoods. With your help\, we are creating a more inclusive Chicago–one mile at a time.\n\nWhy run with us?\nWhether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a first-time participant\, Team Special Children’s Charities offers: \n\nGuaranteed entry with registration fee covered by Special Children’s Charities*\nFundraising tips to help you meet your goals\nDiscounted training programs with Chicago Endurance Sports\nRace day headquarters at mile 25.5\, Chicago Firehouse Restaurant\, featuring gear check\, snacks\, and post-race celebrations including massages and a lunch buffet!\n\nCorporate teams\nRegister your corporate team before the for: \n\nFree guaranteed race entry\nRace day headquarters benefits at Chicago Firehouse Restaurant\nTeam-building opportunities and discounted training programs\n\nFundraising impact\nYour support funds programs like the After 22 Project\, Art and Music Therapy\, and athletic opportunities for athletes in all 77 Chicago neighborhoods. \nRegistration\nAll spots for 2024 are currently full. Join our waitlist by emailing teamscc@specialchildrenscharities.org. \n \n Make a donation to support #TeamSCC\n \n Event Day Details \nLocation: \nChicago\, ILChicago\, IL \nSchedule:\nDate: Sunday\, October 13\, 2024 \nTime: TBD \nTransportation & Parking:\nTBD \nTBD URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/2024-bank-of-america-chicago-marathon/ LOCATION:Chicago Firehouse Restaurant\, South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/wp-content/uploads/Marathon-Header.png GEO:41.8639369;-87.623765 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chicago Firehouse Restaurant South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL 60605 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Michigan Avenue:geo:-87.623765,41.8639369 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR