2023 - Virtual Row 4 Dough - 0

Join us on July 1, 2023

What Is Row 4 Dough?

Row 4 Dough is an exercise fundraising event benefiting the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. This event challenges participants to row a 5K, half marathon, or a full marathon.

In 2023, participants have the option to attend one of our in-person Row 4 Dough events or pick their date, time, and method to Row 4 Dough virtually. Rowers are encouraged to compete as a five-person team (rowing 13.1 miles), a 10-person team (rowing 26.2 miles) or as an individual (rowing a 5K). 

All virtual participants/teams get to choose the location and method to complete their distance between the July 22- August 27 2023.

Cost 

All rowers must collect a minimum of $50 in donations from family, friends, and coworkers. 

Each rower to reach the fundraising minimum of $50 will receive a Row 4 Dough workout shirt. 

How Does It Work?

The Virtual Row 4 Dough is a great way to support the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois no matter where you are! Participants pledge to row a specific distance between July 22 - August 27. The best part is participants/teams pick their own method (row machine or on the water) and location (gym, lake, home).  Participate as an individual or create a team with family, friends and coworkers.  

Participant Types: 

Individual Rower (5K)

Individual rowers are required to raise a minimum of $50 to participate in this event.  These participants pledge to row a 5K in honor of the athletes of Special Olympics IL.

Includes:

• Participation in 2023 Virtual Row 4 Dough
• 2023 Row 4 Dough event shirt
• #Row4Dough printable sign

5-Person Team (13.1 miles)

Each participant is required to raise a minimum of $50 to participate in this event.  Together, the team of 5 pledges to row a half marathon (13.1 miles) in honor of the athletes of Special Olympics IL.

Includes:

• Participation in 2023 Virtual Row 4 Dough
• 2023 Row 4 Dough event shirt
• #Row4Dough printable sign

10-Person Team (26.2 miles)

Each participant is required to raise a minimum of $50 to participate in this event.  Together, the team of 10 pledges to row a full marathon (26.2 miles) in honor of the athletes of Special Olympics IL.

Includes:

• Participation in 2023 Virtual Row 4 Dough
• 2023 Row 4 Dough event shirt
• #Row4Dough printable sign

Stay Connected

Make sure to follow up on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Use the hashtag #Row4Dough to tell us your reason for rowing this year.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Special Olympics Illinois offers a variety of Row 4 Dough partnership opportunities locally and statewide. No matter what level, this is a great way to show support for the mission and athletes of Special Olympics Illinois and ensure that we can continue to provide year round programming for individuals with intellectual disabilities. For more information please contact Vanessa Campos at 217-520-5838. 

Questions?

For more information or questions about this event please contact Vanessa Campos, Special Olympics Illinois, at 217-520-5838.  

Why Special Olympics Illinois?

Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization that serves more than 23,100 traditional athletes with intellectual disabilities and over 13,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Through inclusive athletic, health and leadership programs, Special Olympics Illinois empowers our athletes to transform themselves, their communities, and the world. Individuals with intellectual disabilities face societal, political and cultural discrimination, ranging from misunderstanding and bullying to isolation and exclusion. At the core of our mission, Special Olympics Illinois is a sports organization that uses the power of sports as a catalyst for social change.  We breakdown long-held misconceptions about people with intellectual disabilities by highlighting the inherent talent and unbounded promise of our athletes and how their spirit has, does and will continue to positively impact communities throughout Illinois.