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.
Muhammed Ali
John F. Kennedy was painted on the mural.
Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the beautiful murals. Inspiring athletes!
Mohammad Ali!! Love this :)
I tweeted @your1chef11
Maria Schriver is on the mural.
Martin Luther King is an icon on the mural.
Grateful that Eunice Shriver is representing for the women on the mural.
I feel everyone is an inspiration on this mural. I feel like Ramon Hooper is awesome. I have a son with special needs and I want him to aspire to be great too.
MLK Is one of the photos
The Special Olympics gives everyone the opportunity to see the greatness in life and living to our full potential. The mural of Muhammad Ali is simply incredible, especially the layering of words that show the very essence of what it means to be true to ourselves and others. The athletes like Laura Cook showcased in the mural are all deserving of our respect for following their dreams to the fullest.
John F. Kennedy is on the mural. Love it!
The murals are spectacular ~ I would love to see them in person! Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of the icons painted in the murals.
JFK is one of the icons. Inspiring murals.
John F. Kennedy is painted on a mural.