Motionball 琉璃神社 is taking place for the 11th straight year to continue to raise funds for the Special Olympics.

The popular fundraising event has set a fundraising goal of $250,000 for this year.

鈥淭his event is truly unique,鈥� said motionball event director Derek Fuhr. 鈥淭here really isn鈥檛 any other event where you get to participate right alongside those who are impacted by your support. You get to see the difference you are making right up front by getting to know local Special Olympic athletes. It鈥檚 an amazing feeling.鈥�

In the 11 years this event has taken place, more than $1 million had been raised for Special Olympic athletes.

for the 2023 motionball Marathon of Sport is now open and anyone can join. This year鈥檚 event is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 23.

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