You can still participate in SOFF 2021 – SOFF on Safari!

SOFF on Safari. Photo submitted by Special Olympics Region I.

For Immediate Release – September 14, 2021

We can’t be together for the Special Olympics Family Festival this year, but you can still show your support for the event by watching our virtual event when it becomes available on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. CT. Plus, you can also purchase a SOFF 2021 t-shirt!

Go here to reserve your t-shirt through Wave Graphics. Orders will be accepted through Sept. 17 and will be mailed to you.

How are we celebrating SOFF this year?

We are remote again this year, and we’re working hard to make sure our SOFF athletes enjoy a special day. Every registered SOFF athlete will receive a gift bag with an Athlete SOFF t-shirt, blanket, plush monkey, a box of animal crackers, a Jimmy John’s certificate for a free sandwich, temporary tattoos, SOFF ribbon, selfie frame and a SOFF medal among other goodies.

Be sure to watch the virtual SOFF event on YouTube on Sept. 18, featuring SOFF favorites like Elvis Himselvis! Our SOFF on Safari video takes us on a tour of Aikman Wildlife Adventure in Arcola as we get up close and personal with all the animals as we look for our SOFF friends. Trooper Tracy Lilliard of the Illinois State Police joins us as our Special Guest.

On Saturday you can find the link to our video on the following social platforms: