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Join Medina's Halloween Bash for Charity and Fun!

10/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Medina Odd Fellows will host their third annual Halloween Bash on October 28, 2023, to benefit Special Olympics and over 40 local charities.
The event will include live music, casino games, raffles, and costume contests, with a $1,000 cash prize for the best costume.
Tickets cost $75 and include a $500 gaming credit.
Goodwill San Antonio will hold a Trunk or Treat Donation Drive from October 17-19, 2023, encouraging donations of gently used items.
Donors will receive a Halloween sticker, and Goodwill will offer a 50% discount on Halloween items from October 19-31, 2023.

History

Historical Context

The Special Olympics, founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, began with a modest event in Chicago featuring 1,000 athletes from the U.S. and Canada. Since then, it has grown into the world's largest sports organization for individuals with intellectual disabilities, engaging over 5.7 million athletes across 204 countries, promoting inclusivity and community support through various initiatives like the Medina Odd Fellows' Halloween Bash.

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Story summary

The Medina Odd Fellows will host their third annual Halloween Bash on October 28, 2023, to benefit Special Olympics and over 40 local charities.
The event will include live music, casino games, raffles, and costume contests, with a $1,000 cash prize for the best costume.
Tickets cost $75 and include a $500 gaming credit.
Goodwill San Antonio will hold a Trunk or Treat Donation Drive from October 17-19, 2023, encouraging donations of gently used items.
Donors will receive a Halloween sticker, and Goodwill will offer a 50% discount on Halloween items from October 19-31, 2023.

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