Special Olympics Family Festival

When is the Next SOFF Event?

We're looking forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 on the grounds of Lake Land College, Mattoon, Ill. Mark your calendars and plan to join us!

When Did SOFF Begin?

SOFF began in 1984 in Mattoon, Illinois as an effort to develop a program to involve Consolidated Communications employees in the community. Today, Special Olympics International in Washington, D.C. calls it the “biggest event of its kind in the world." As the event has grown, Consolidated Communications invited representatives from First Mid Bank & Trust and Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System to serve on the planning committee for this popular community event.

Eastern Illinois University (EIU) Volunteer or Friend-For-A-Day

Eastern Illinois University provides a large number of our Friend-For-A-Day volunteers for SOFF.

Registration forms will be available at 1212 Buzzard Hall closer to the event date and host a volunteer meeting on campus the week of SOFF.

Watch this space for more information!

Lake Land College (LLC) Volunteer or Friend-For-A-Day

Lake Land College provides a large number of our Friend-For-A-Day and event volunteers for SOFF.

Registration forms will be available at the Student Life Office closer to the event date and host a volunteer meeting on campus the week of SOFF.

Watch this space for more information!

How Can I Volunteer?

Registration will open in 2023 for our next event.

In the meantime, think about how you could help. We'll need Friend-For-A-Day volunteers (our biggest need!), general event volunteers, help with set up and tear down, and more!

At SOFF we have a job for everyone, whether you want to help with our games and activities, dress as a costumed character or help with registration. However, we feel the most rewarding job as SOFF is volunteering as a Friend-For-A-Day. That's right - all you need to do is be a friend to an athlete and escort them through the tent city of games and activities and just have fun!

If you have any questions, please email SOFF@consolidated.com.

How can I register an Athlete?

If you want more information about registering an Athlete for future SOFF events, please contact Vanessa Duncan, Region I Assistant Director - Development, Special Olympics Illinois.

Guests at the Special Olympics Family Festival must be registered Special Olympics Athletes with valid medical applications on file with Special Olympics Illinois. Athletes from Regions H, I, J and K in Illinois are invited to participate.

Where can I get more information?

Stay in touch with SOFF by visiting our Facebook Page, emailing SOFF@consolidated.com, follow us on Twitter @mySOFFtweets and Instagram @mySOFFsnaps.

SOFF Partners and Sponsors

We are thankful for our sponsors of our 2023 event.

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