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Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) Gator Tennis Athletes Wow the Crowds at the Nielsen Pro Tennis Championship

July 15, 2019: NSSRA's Special Olympics Gator Tennis team took the courts last week to greet the crowds at the Nielsen Pro Tennis Championship and perform an exhibition prior to opening matches. Net proceeds from the tournament benefit NSSRA. Continue…

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Long-Running Nielsen Pro Tennis Championship Begins Next Week in Winnetka with Proceeds Benefitting NSSRA

July 3, 2019: In what has become an annual tradition, NSSRA participants Stefan Xidas of Wilmette and Sam Green of Winnetka will sing the National Anthem to open the first night of play. Continue…

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NSSRA’s Golden Gators Win Eight Gold Medals at Special Olympics Illinois’ Annual State Summer Games

June 14, 2019: Competing in swimming, powerlifting and track and field, the Gators walked away with a collective 14 medals, eight of them gold. Continue…

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Wilmette Wine Walk raises money for NSSRA | The Wilmette Beacon

June 9, 2019: The Wilmette Wine Walk brought residents out for a few drinks and fun June 1 in downtown Wilmette. Continue…

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Nearly 250 People Participate in the Sixth Annual ELA Fun Run, Hosted by NSSRA’s ELA Program

June 4, 2019: Though welcomed with chilly temperatures and cloudy skies, participants in the sixth annual ELA Fun Run at Maplewood Park in Deerfield were not deterred. Continue…

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NSSRA Honors Its “Shining Stars” At Annual Banquet

May 30, 2019: It was a heartfelt night of celebration on Friday, May 10 when nearly 450 people came together at the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook for NSSRA's Shining Stars Awards & Recognition Banquet. Continue…

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Local High School Students Raise Nearly $6,000 for NSSRA with Sweat Fest

May 8, 2019: “TSSP was just an idea last spring, and watching everything unfold and become reality has been surreal,” said lululemon Old Orchard Community Specialist Tina Reilly. Continue…

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NSSRA’s ELA Program Hosts Sixth Annual ELA Fun Run 5K and Walk

May 6, 2019: Participants in NSSRA’s Enriched Lifestyles for Adults (ELA) Program are gearing up for their sixth annual Fun Run and Walk on Friday, May 17. Continue…

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NSSRA Readies “Shining Stars” Celebration with Annual Banquet

April 25, 2019: With nearly 400 people expected to attend, the annual gathering gives NSSRA an opportunity to recognize those who have truly made a difference over the previous year. Continue…

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Shout Out: Kam Gottlieb, Sweat Fest organizer | Winnetka Talk

April 19, 2019: Kam Gottlieb is a senior at New Trier High School planning to attend the University of Denver. She is one of the organizers of Sweat Fest, which is a fundraising event... Continue…

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Local High School Students Organize “Sweat Fest,” a Fundraiser for Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA)

April 15, 2019: "NSSRA was selected as the recipient for Sweat Fest because of the alignment of their mission with that of lululemon’s," commented Gottlieb. "Respect, inclusivity, and wellness..." Continue…

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NSSRA Joins with North Shore Autism Speaks Walk to Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Community

April 12, 2019: Participants, families and staff with NSSRA will join in with the world’s largest fundraising event to enhance the lives of people with autism today, the Autism Speaks Walk. Continue…

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