Lincolnway Special Recreation Association

01/05/2026

This week’s 50 for 50 features two familiar faces from LWSRA’s past—former program staff Nick Drewes and Patrick Bruen! 👏From the moments that meant the most to the memories that still make them smile, hear how their time with LWSRA left a lasting impact. Their stories are a true reflection of the connections and experiences that make LWSRA so special.

01/05/2026

We are so excited to congratulate one of our very own, Coach Thomas Duffy, on being named the 2026 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association, Wheelchair Coach of the Year! 🎉🏀This honor reflects his passion, leadership, and dedication to our athletes and program.

Coach Duffy’s journey with the Hawks started when he was just 9 years old. After going on to play at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, he returned to give back—starting as an assistant coach and becoming head coach just one year later.

Under his leadership, the Hawks captured an Illinois State Championship and finished in the top 10 at the national tournament in West Monroe, Louisiana.

These are just a few of his accomplishments—Coach Duffy continues to make an incredible impact both on and off the court every day. We’re proud to have him leading the way at LWSRA!

30/04/2026

Our Hero’s Village Sensory Garden is OPEN! 🌿✨
As the weather gets nicer, it’s the perfect time to stop by and explore this calming, interactive space for all to enjoy. We’re also excited to start incorporating the garden into our summer classes! ☀️
📍 Located next to LWSRC (1900 Heather Glen Dr.)
🕒 Open during LWSRC hours
Phase 2 is coming soon… 🌼

28/04/2026

There’s officially under ONE MONTH left to grab your tickets for our 50th Anniversary Sneakerball! Hear from our Executive Director, Keith Wallace, all the exciting things we have planned. Including a chance for TWO lucky participants to win a $1,976 door prize toward their Hawk Bucks accounts! 🎉Visit lwsra.org to get your ticket today! 👟✨

27/04/2026

A huge thank you to Alex Holmes from Troop 270 for choosing LWSRA as the site for his Eagle Scout project! 🦅👏

Alex designed and built us a new trophy case, and we truly appreciate all of the hard work, planning, and dedication he put into bringing it to life. His efforts will make a lasting impact on our participants, families, and community.

We are grateful for young leaders like Alex who give their time and talents to make a difference. Thank you again, Alex, for including LWSRA in this meaningful milestone!

23/04/2026

A great day of teamwork, competition, and fun at the Unified Co****le Tournament on Saturday, April 11th at the Kathy Green Center in Joliet! Our athletes brought the energy and showed what Unified sports are all about!

Results:

🥇 Gold Medalists
Chudzik/Chudzik
Hanson/Hanson
Radecky/Radecky
Shroeder II/Shroeder

🥈 Silver Medalists
Digregorio/Keating
Lorenz/Lorenz
Reczek/Reczek

🥉 Bronze Medalists
Farrell/Farrell
Mills II/Mills

👏 4th Place Finishers
Alcoser/Alcoser
Merk/Merk

Way to go to all of our athletes for an incredible showing!

22/04/2026

LWSRA brought the fiesta to life on Friday, April 10th at our annual Co-Op Fiesta Dance! 🎉 We were thrilled to welcome participants from several surrounding SRAs for a night full of energy, connection, and celebration.

Guests enjoyed a delicious spread of chicken and beef tacos, Spanish rice, chips and salsa, fiesta fruit punch, and sweet treats to top it all off. DJ Tom kept the dance floor packed all night long, spinning music that had everyone moving and smiling.

It was an unforgettable evening filled with great food, great music, and even better company! 💃🕺

22/04/2026

🎥 Check it out!

Fox 32 Chicago stopped by this morning to highlight our PE Takeovers with Will County School District 92, showcasing the impact of inclusive recreation and the power of bringing our programs directly into schools.

We love being able to partner with schools to spread awareness of disabilities during their PE classes while creating fun, meaningful experiences for all students.

Take a look at the segment to see it all in action!

Students in Homer Glen are gearing up for a high-energy event that raises awareness and funds through a community wheelchair basketball game.

20/04/2026

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate 50 years with us in style 👟✨

Tickets for our 50th Anniversary Sneakerball are on sale now! Join us for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and celebration as we honor five decades of LWSRA. Featuring live entertainment from Maggie Speaks, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

Grab your tickets before they’re gone: https://lwsra.ticketspice.com/50th-anniversary-sneaker-ball

17/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Titans Art Gala tonight! 🎨 Your support means so much to our participants and the incredible work they create.

Missed out or want more? You can still shop during our Hawks Productions performances this Friday and Saturday! Browse raffle baskets, signs, artwork, bookmarks, and so much more!