Since 1968, the Special Olympics has celebrated athletes of all kinds and strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people. The 2015 Special Olympics World Games Opening Ceremonies kick off this Saturday, July 25 in Los Angeles! 7,000 athletes from over 177 countries will compete in this inspiring event.
In honor of this year’s Special Olympics World Games, a series of murals have been painted by artists as part of Toyota's "Share the Journey" campaign. These beautiful murals feature Special Olympics athletes and celebrate their joy and courage. We’d love for you to watch and then share one of the videos below. If you share one of the videos on Twitter you will be entered for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.
To enter our giveaway:
Click here to Tweet: "#ShareTheJourney & Celebrate the Special Olympics World Games w/ @Toyota. Watch this inspiring video: bit.ly/1Dzr5M3 #entry"
or, Click here to Tweet: "See an amazing mural created to celebrate the Special Olympics World Games: bit.ly/1HMp6YC #ShareTheJourney w/ @Toyota #entry"
Not on Twitter? You can also enter by commenting on this blog post to tell us the name of one of the athletes or icons painted in one of the murals in the videos below.
Tune in to ESPN coverage of the Special Olympics World Games from July 25 through August 2. You can also cheer on your hometown heros by clicking here and sharing on your social channels to support the Special Olympics World Games athletes.
This giveaway is open through August 2, 2015 to USA residents at least 18 years of age. No purchase necessary.
Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King
Muhammad Ali - what an inspiration!
Mohammad Ali is such a great athlete!
Marcus Allen one of the great athletes
Ramon Hooper is soo cool! My uncle has downs syndrome and has been in the games a few times and LOVED it!
MLK, Jr
Martin Luther King Jr. Is an icon on the mural
Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest & most inspiring athletes of all time, is featured in the 2nd mural. It is also inspiring to see the Special Olympics athletes Laura Cook and Dustin Plunkett posted right up there with Muhammad Ali !
Martin Luther King, Mohammed Ali.
I LOVE THESE TOUCHING MURALS, BUT I HAVE TO SAY WITH ALL THOSE GREAT PEOPLE FROM JOHN F. KENNEDY & MARTIN LUTHER KING TO MAHAMAD ALI, THE MURAL IN LOS ANGELES THAT SHOWS RAMON HOOPER CLUTCHING HIS TROPHY TIGHTLY IN HIS ARMS REALLY PULLED AT MY HEART STRINGS!! VERY TOUCHING!! THE ARTISTS THAT PAINTED THESE MURALS ARE SUPER TALENTED AS WELL!
Martin Luther King, Jr. is on the mural
Laura cook.
Martin Luther king Jr.
This is pretty cool. It is good to see Martin Luther King depicted.