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Actor Jon Seda and Hamilton Chicago Cast Members join Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Patrick McCarthy in Gala Video

Be Your Best 2019 Inspire Greatness Gala Video

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, Special Olympics Illinois hosted the 12th Annual Inspire Greatness Gala at the Fairmont Chicago. The event welcomed over 700 guests and raised $1.3 million for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. The night featured a video message from Patrick McCarthy, the featured Special Olympics Illinois athlete of the evening. Patrick starred in the video together with special guests Jon Seda from the TV show “Chicago P.D.” and “Hamilton Chicago” musical cast members, Miguel Cervantes & Jamaal Fields-Green.

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