January 11, 2012
Special Olympics Illinois Presents Durham School Services with a Maggiano’s Hero Award
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David Duke, CEO of National Express Corporation, (center) holds the Hero Award presented to Durham School Services by Dave Breen, president and CEO of Special Olympics Illinois, (left) and Special Olympics Athlete-Global Messenger Garrett Anderson (right) at the organization's Annual Appreciation Dinner Nov. 30.
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WARRENVILLE, Ill. – Durham School Services, a leader in student transportation, was presented with a Maggiano’s Hero Award from Special Olympics Illinois at the organization’s annual appreciation dinner Nov. 30 at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Schaumburg, Ill. The event was emceed by Chris Boden, Comcast SportsNet anchor and recognized outstanding supporters of Special Olympics Illinois.
Special Olympics Illinois recognized Durham School Services for its consistent support and volunteerism in the Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby since the fundraising event began back in 2006; for providing buses and drivers for the Polar Plunge in Lake Bluff and Palatine, and the Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull at O’Hare Airport for the past three years; and for collecting new sports equipment for Area 2 as part of its annual Christmas drive last year.
“We are truly grateful for the many ways that Durham School Services and its employees have embraced the athletes and mission of Special Olympics Illinois,” said Dave Breen, president and CEO of Special Olympics Illinois.
“We are honored to receive this award from Special Olympics Illinois and are proud to support such a worthwhile organization,” said David Duke, Chief Executive Officer of National Express Corporation, which operates Durham School Services in the U.S. and Stock Transportation in Canada. “Durham School Services wholly embraces the Special Olympics cause and we admire all they do for the participating athletes. I am grateful to all of our employees who have stepped up to volunteer their time and resources to Special Olympics events. Serving the communities in which we operate is a Primary Value at Durham School Services, and these employees genuinely demonstrate this company priority.”
Durham School Services provides bus service to 350 school districts nationwide. As a company with roots in transporting children with special needs, we recognize the positive impact Special Olympics can have on children. Durham School Services has partnered with Special Olympics to support local events across the country for the past 15 years.
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About Durham School Services
Durham School Services is a leading provider of student transportation consistently recognized for its outstanding safety record. Durham partners with school districts in 30 states and operates a fleet of nearly 13,000 buses. Our success rests with our dedicated employees who live our mission: “Getting kids to school safe, on time, and ready to learn.” For more information, visit www.durhamschoolservices.com.
About Special Olympics Illinois
Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 19 sports for more than 21,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and more than 6,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family support. If you are interested in learning more about Special Olympics Illinois, volunteering or providing financial support to help make Special Olympics programs possible, contact Special Olympics Illinois at 630-942-5610 or visit the Web site at www.soill.org,