Upcoming Events

Extra Special People, Inc. : Upcoming Events

Mar 26, 2021

Posted by: Kendal Dougherty

Make Wave for our Hybrid Silent Auction: ESP Brings the Beach to You
Dec 10, 2020

Posted by: LJ Cavalenes

Big Hearts Be Brave: There’s a New Big Hearts on the Horizon!
Jun 15, 2020

Posted by: Kaila Marcus

Big Jump: Summer Staff Spotlight
May 2, 2019

Posted by: Haley Lacuesta

Generations of Big Jumpers Take to the Skies

Big Jump is one of ESP’s most anticipated Big 3 events that play a vital role in sending kids of all abilities to summer camp.
Jan 15, 2019

Posted by: Haley Lacuesta

The {Base}ics of Big Hearts

With no exaggeration, it’s easy to say that this year’s Big Hearts will be bigger and better than ever. The production value of the event has grown alongside ESP, with more volunteers, participants, sponsors and special surpr...
Oct 4, 2018

Posted by: Haley Lacuesta

10 Ways to Dress Down for Down Syndrome

Every year, around 6,000 babies in the United States are born with Down syndrome according to the Center of Disease Control. It is one of the most common chromosomal disorders in the country, affecting thousand...
Sep 19, 2018

Posted by: Haley Lacuesta

Big Trail & Tug 2018 Recap

The Muddy Path To Victory Despite earlier threats of heavy rains brought by Hurricane Florence, ESP held its Big Trail and Tug event on Sunday, September 16 at Camp Hooray. In f...
Sep 11, 2018

Posted by: Haley Lacuesta

The Ultimate Guide To Big Trail & Tug 2018

There are just six days and counting until the 2018 Big Trail & Tug; an event that the ESP community has been patiently waiting for over a year. After a cancellation of last year’s competition due to Hurrica...
Apr 2, 2018

Posted by: Katelynn Thomas

Why Ashley Jumped

Why Ashley Jumped Many amazing individuals in the community register to participate in Big Jump to help send children of all abilities to ESP summer camp. Last year, one of these superstar individuals was Ashley Gunter! ...
Mar 12, 2018

Posted by: Grace Zeitlin

History of Big Jump

History of Big Jump: An Interview with ESP Executive Director, Laura Whitaker Laura Whitaker, M. Ed., began her relationship with Extra SpecialPeople, Inc. by working as a counselor and, subsequently, a leadership team mem...