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A small crowd watches as a helicopter lands to deliver Splash Duck, the mascot of the event to the Ducky Derby Dash on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 at the Walkers Bluff Winery in Carterville, Ill. The event helps to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois. The event is on its sixth year and this year the event took on a new look because of COVID-19. The duck race was moved to a virtual event, while participants were still allowed to come out to enjoy food, games, and live music in person.

Photo of the Day: Special Olympics holds the first virtual Ducky Derby Dash

By Jared Treece, Staff Photographer
October 9, 2020
SIU to showcase local volunteer opportunities with upcoming fair

SIU to showcase local volunteer opportunities with upcoming fair

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2020
Jackson County officers plunge into the 42 degree water on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 during the Polar Plunge in support of the for the Special Olympics Illinois at SIU Campus Lake.

Southern Illinois takes the plunge for Special Olympics

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2019
Image courtesy of Tony McDaniel / Saluki Athletics

Jessica Jansen, Saluki softball’s number one fan

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2018
Dianna Hagler, of Makanda, reacts to the temperature of the pool water Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, during the Polar Plunge at the Recreation Center. The water was estimated to be 50 degrees. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Gallery: Polar Plunge and Donut Dash benefit Special Olympics

By Morgan Timms, Anna Spoerre and Jacob Wiegand
February 25, 2017
Valerie Densler flicks her hair while participating in the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at the Recreation Center. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Polar Plungers aid Special Olympics in cold weather

By Francois Gatimu
February 25, 2017
Eric Sparks, of Marion, works with his team to pull a Boeing 737 airplane Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, during the 2016 Plane Pull at Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Southern Illinoisans pull for Special Olympians (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

By Shyanne Jasper
September 24, 2016
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