blog posts U of I students bring volunteer force to Special Olympics’ 'Medfest' Jan 17, 2024 12:45 pm by Ethan SimmonsStudent Experiences Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images 'Thinking back to when I was at the U. of I., I wish I would’ve done stuff like this. They drove up two hours to spend the day with us—the athletes loved them,' said Melissa Garritano, senior director of Special Olympics in the Chicagoland area. Share on Facebook Tweet Email