February 17, 2019

For Immediate Release

Email: mlday13@ilstu.edu Contact: Morgan Day Phone: (123) 456-7890

Horton Fieldhouse Hosts Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament

NORMAL, Ill. – Special Olympics athletes will gather to compete at Horton Fieldhouse for the
annual state basketball tournament that Special Olympics Illinois is hosting March 15 through
the 17.

Proceeds raised for Special Olympics Illinois are used for research of intellectual
disabilities. This includes the therapy, resources, and equipment used to treat those diagnosed
with a mental disability. The fundraising event is free to attend, and the organization profits from
the donations of community members. Special Olympics is hoping to raise $5,000 at this event
and is currently seeking volunteers to help work this event.

“It is going to be a fun and eventful weekend of basketball and positive attitudes. Horton
Fieldhouse will be filled with the smiles throughout the entire tournament. This tournament will
be a great opportunity for the athletes to compete and have fun while proceeds are raised for their
cause,” said Special Olympics Illinois CEO Dave Breen.

The tournament will last three days and will include a concession stand as well as a silent
auction to raise funds for mental disability research as well as the next Special Olympics event.
Community members are encouraged to watch fun and eventful basketball games featuring some
of the state’s best Special Olympic athletes.

Horton Fieldhouse is located off of Main Street and is attached directly to Illinois State
Football’s Hancock Stadium. All student green lots on campus will be open to public parking
throughout the duration of the event.

For more information about the Legacy Foundation Fundraiser or to register as a

volunteer for the tournament please contact Morgan Day at (123) 456-7890.

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Special Olympics started in the state Illinois when the first games were held in 1968 at
Soldier Field in Chicago. For the last 51 years, Special Olympics has provided year-round
athletic training and competition for children and young adults diagnosed with intellectual
disabilities. The Olympic-style athletic competition allows participants to develop physical
fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, meet other Special Olympic athletes, and realize
their full potential in sports and in life.