CUSR: Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation
October 26, 2024 @ 12:30 pm – October 22, 2024 @ 3:00 pm
This year’s show will be a comedy mystery. Our actors have worked hard and are excited to showcase what they’ve been working on in the theater class. You’re in for a treat!
CUSR’s Nikaya Brandon wrote the play, so you won’t want to miss this original production!
Tickets are $15 each. Each ticket must be assigned to an individual. One ticket per person.
The University of Illinois chapter of the Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority, Incorporated will donate a point-and-play banner to Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) in a ceremony at Eisner Park at 1301 W Church on September 26 at 4:30pm.
Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority, Incorporated is a Latina-based sorority rooted in philanthropy and service. The University of Illinois chapter is passionate about autism advocacy, and the point-and-play banner donation represents its dedication to the cause.
Point-and-play banners are accessibility tools that display core vocabulary and numbers to assist children with autism in communicating with their peers. Children can point to a graphic on the banner to convey their thoughts and feelings.
CUSR and Champaign Park District will hang the banner in Eisner Park, which features a fully accessible playground compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
“The point-and-play banner will contribute to the overall accessibility of Eisner Park,” said Christina Mott, CUSR Program Manager. “Children with autism deserve to engage in rich and meaningful play with their peers, and this banner will offer more resources to foster communication.”
This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available at Hays Recreation Center adjacent to the Eisner Park.
To learn more about Eisner Park, visit https://champaignparks.org/places/eisner-park/
Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation has been a recent recipient of a donation of time and money from UIUC fraternity Pi Kappa Phi. Pi Kappa Phi’s “Ability Experience” initiative targets organizations to collaborate with through volunteerism and the raising of funds.
The fraternity has volunteered at several CUSR events including the sensory egg hunt and afterschool program. As part of their philanthropy, they successfully raised $1000 for CUSR. Funds will be utilized to enhance the Summer Bash program taking place on June 2nd from 2-5pm at the Hessel Park Pavilion. The Summer Bash is a registered, all ages special event featuring food and games, as well as a kickball tournament, to celebrate summer with Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation.
Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) was formed through a cooperative agreement with the Champaign and Urbana Park Districts to provide recreation programs and leisure services for residents with disabilities. Inclusion and specialized programs are available.
Several athletes from Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation programming recently won Gold Medals at the Special Olympics Regional Competition, advancing them to the Special Olympics State Competition in June.
Advancing competition areas include Aquatics and Powerlifting.
Below is a listing of each athlete and their advancing category.
Aquatics Participant Names:
Powerlifting Participants Names:
Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) was formed through a cooperative agreement with the Champaign and Urbana Park Districts to provide recreation programs and leisure services for residents with disabilities. Inclusion and specialized programs are available.
November 3, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for the 12th Annual CUSR Cupcake 5K! This is a timed, accessible race ending with a delicious cupcake. Funds raised will go into CUSR’s Scholarship Fund, which supports individuals who need financial assistance to access CUSR programs and services. Runners, walkers, and registrants who use a wheelchair are welcome. All registrants must provide a valid email address in order to receive crucial prerace information. Updated information will also be posted on the CUSR’s Facebook page. Register early for this sweet race!
After the 5K at 10am, there will be a 100m Dash for kids ages 10 & under.
Join us for the After Party at The Landing! Enjoy breakfast items, drinks, giveaways, and more from 10am-12pm.
This event will go on rain or shine unless unsafe weather conditions exist. No refunds if cancellation due to unsafe weather conditions. All proceeds go directly to CUSR’s scholarship fund.
CATEGORY | FEE
Runners | $35
Walkers | $35
Rollers | $35
Kids 100m Dash | $10
Join us for the 11th Annual CUSR Cupcake 5K! This is a timed, accessible race ending with a delicious cupcake. Funds raised will go into CUSR’s Scholarship Fund, which supports individuals who need financial assistance to access CUSR programs and services. Runners, walkers, and registrants who use a wheelchair are welcome. All registrants must provide a valid email address in order to receive crucial pre-race information. Updated information will also be posted on the CUSR’s Facebook page. Register early for this sweet race!
After the 5K at 10am, there will be a 100m Dash for kids ages 10 and under.
