Special Olympics on Parade - An Evening with the Stars
LA Angels pitcher Jered Weaver poses for a photo with Special Olympics athletes.

Sunday, April 13 from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Anaheim Hilton, 777 Convention Way (one block south of Disneyland)

Join us on Sunday, April 13 for an evening that will inspire your spirit, warm your heart, and invigorate your passion for Special Olympics! All donations given through this event will benefit the 1,700 athletes who participate in the Orange County sports training and competition program.

For more information, visit the Evening's Adventures page.

Honorees

  • Joseph Gorin: Betty Belden Palmer Award for Outstanding Athlete
  • Barbie Hoyt, RS Hoyt Jr. Family Foundation: Madeline Evans Humanitarian Award
  • Jim and Jennifer Parks: Persons of
    the Year Award

Meet the Honorees

Auction

The event includes a silent and live auction including the popular wine center, travel packages, golf, hotel stays, and dining. Check back soon for more details.

Sponsors

Learn about the 2013 sponsors who supported our event.

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Lauren Potter

Ready for an Evening of Inspiration?

Lauren Potter: Guest of Honor

Lauren is an American actress, best known for her role as Becky Jackson on the hit TV show Glee. On Glee, she portrays a cheerleader with Down syndrome. In November 2011, President Barack Obama appointed Lauren to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. In that role, she advises the White House on issues related to that population. In the fall of 2013, Lauren competed for the first time with Special Olympics Orange County through the Glenwood bowling team located in Laguna Beach.

Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. Authorized and Accredited by
Special Olympics, Inc. for the Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.

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