Meet Dave Breen- President and CEO of Special Olympics

Illinois
By: Nicole Neslund

Dave Breen is the CEO and President of Special Olympics Illinois. He has been a part of
the Special Olympic Illinois organization for the past 23 years of his life. Breen coordinates
the programming efforts of the 18 local Special Olympic programs in the state of Illinois.
Breen devotes his time to improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities for roughly
25 years. Breen is a graduate of Illinois State University, with a bachelor's degree in Recreation
and Park Administration. He resides in Normal, IL.
Special Olympics Illinois includes more than 21,300 athletes with intellectual disabilities.
“Joining the Special Olympics Illinois team has truly been a rewarding experience. Being a part
of this amazing organization pushes me each day to represent our athletes to the highest through
competition and numerous service events.” Dave Breen, CEO and President of Special Olympics
Illinois. “My goal in

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Special Olympics [TM2] is a global not-for-profit organization that offers year-round training and
sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This organization offers the joy of sport for
everyone no matter their circumstances. They allow everyone to realize their full potential in
sports and in life. Special Olympics has over 30,000 athletes.[TM3]

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