Welcome to Team Special Children's Charities at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!
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 […]
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 […]
Event Overview Join us for an evening celebrating inclusion and the impactful programs made possible by Special Children’s Charities. Our Venue Allium at Blue Plate Catering Find out more 1362 W. Fulton Street Chicago Event Chairs Carolyn Daley Zachary Harbour Fran Hurley Jen Kramer Jim "Skinny" Sheahan Event Parking: There is a parking garage […]
Join Team Special Children's Charities at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!
Registration runs through May 31, 2025.
2025 Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children's Charities
Sunday, March 5, 2025 at North Avenue Beach
Event Overview A celebration of the 5,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who participated in Chicago Park District programs, made possible through the support of Special Children's Charities throughout the year. Date and Time May 27 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Location Maggie Daley Park337 E Randolph St,.Chicago, IL 60601 Become a Sponsor […]
Event Overview Join the SCC Associate Board on Thursday, June 11 for our annual White Sox fundraiser! We'll be at Guaranteed Rate Field to watch the White Sox take on the Atlanta Braves! The game is at 6:40 PM, but you're invited to our tailgate at Armour (Phillip) Square Park where you can purchase food […]
Event Overview Join the Special Children's Charities Associate Board on Tuesday, June 16 from 6:00–8:00 pm at Chef Art Smith's Reunion Navy Pier for a bingo fundraiser! 100% of the proceeds from all purchased bingo cards will be donated to SCC. Date and Time June 16 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location Chef Art […]
Event Overview Don't miss the 34th Annual One for the Kids Golf Outing on August 14! Find out more Date and Time August 14 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Location Allium333 N. Ogden Ave.Chicago, IL 60607 Tickets Coming Soon Become a Sponsor Join our event as a sponsor.Contact Ann Hartnett for more information. Email […]
Special Children’s Charities provides free, year-round programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across all 77 Chicago neighborhoods. Nearly 70% of participants live below the poverty line, so removing financial barriers is essential to ensuring access, inclusion, and joy.
Give to Special Children’s Charities this Giving Tuesday and help us meet our fundraising goal of $10,000!