2010 Winter Games Reinstated Thanks to the Generosity of an Anonymous Donor

  

2010 Winter Games Reinstated!
The Special Olympics Colorado 2010 State Winter Games will proceed after all. The two-day annual event was originally cancelled for 2010 due to declining donations in 2009. However, thanks to a generous Denver area donor who responded to a 9News feature last week regarding the cancellation of the event, the games will go on March 28-29 at Copper Mountain Resort and Dobson Ice Arena in Vail. For full story, click here.
Volunteers needed! Click here for details.

 

 

In Memory of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
   

Freezin' fro a Reason in Boulder - February 20th

  

Freezin’ for a Reason in 2010
Make it part of your New Year's resolutions and take part in the first-ever Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Colorado in the Boulder area. This sure-to-be-the-coolest event ever will take place Saturday, February 20 at 1 pm at the Boulder Reservoir. Cost is $85 and all proceeds benefit the 10,000 Special Olympics athletes throughout the state.
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Check out the 2009 Chatfield Reservoir plunge by clicking this link.

  

   

Check Box 31 on your CO state tax form

 

Check Box 31 on Your State Tax Form
It’s tax time and a perfect opportunity for you to easily donate money to Special Olympics Colorado via your Colorado State Tax Form. SOCO is one of the 14 non-profit organizations on the 2009 Colorado state income tax form eligible for taxpayers’ voluntary donations. As a Colorado taxpayer you can donate all or a part of your refund to Special Olympics Colorado by checking box 31 on your 2009 state income tax form and making a contribution. It’s easy and you remain anonymous. Don’t forget to ask your tax accountant to make a contribution on your behalf. Check a box. Change a life.

  

Donate to SOCODonating to SOCO is easy, secure and fast!
Special Olympics Colorado depends entirely on contributions from the community to provide sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the state. Thank you for your support.
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8th Annual Mardi Gras Bash is February 6, 2010SAVE THE DATE!!!!
The 8th Annual Mardi Gras Bash benefiting Special Olympics Colorado is scheduled for February 6, 2010. The event, presented by Area Rent-Alls, will take place at the Denver Tech Center Hyatt Hotel. Cost is $45 per person or $400 for a table of 10. If you would like further information, contact Denver Area Manager Freda Davenport at 720-359-3114 or by email.

We Are Moving!SOCO Office Has Moved South
The Special Olympics Colorado state office has moved to a new location. The doors officially opened Monday, January 4 at 384 Inverness Parkway, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112. All phone numbers remain the same. Please update your address books and stop by to visit us anytime!

Courtney Whitfield Named Denver's 7News Everyday HeroSOCO Athlete Courtney Whitfield Named Denver's 7News Everyday Hero
Congratulations to Special Olympics Colorado athlete Courtney Whitfield, who was recently honored with her selection as a 7 Everyday Hero through her volunteer work at the Adams County Animal Shelter. A Global Messenger, Courtney has competed in Special Olympics for 16 years, primarily in the sports of track & field, bowling, skiing, swimming, bocce and cycling.
Click here to read Courtney's story.
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7News Features Story on Billboard Campaign
Special Olympics Colorado has thousands of heartwarming stories to share. Check out this feature by Kami Carmann, 7News Denver Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter, on the current Special Olympics Colorado billboard campaign made possible through the generous donation of Denver Broncos Andra Davis, Darrell Reid and D.J. Williams.

Spread the Word to End the WordSpread the Word to End the Word Day March 3, 2010
Spread the Word to End the Word is an ongoing effort by Special Olympics, Best Buddies International and our supporters to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word “retard(ed)” and encourage people to pledge to stop using the R-word. Take the pledge right now.
For more information on the Spread the Word to End the Word day, click here.

Perfect that swing! The FirstBank Denver Golf Tournament is June 14thSave the Date!Perfect that swing! The FirstBank Denver Golf Tournament is June 14th
The 2010 FirstBank Denver Golf Tournament, benefiting Special Olympics Colorado, is slated for Monday, June 14 at Pinehurst Country Club with a morning shot gun start. For more information, contact Sarah Traut at 720-359-3112 or by email.

SOCO Fan Store is now open!Special Olympics Colorado FAN Shop Now Open!
Show that you are a FAN of SOCO with this great selection of clothing and souvenirs. Your purchase helps over 10,000 athletes as they train and compete.
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Visit SOCO's new Facebook pageSpecial Olympics Colorado's Facebook Page is Active!
Please join more than 700 others who have already done so and Be a FAN of Special Olympics Colorado by adding us to your profile. We also encourage you to share the Special Olympics Colorado Facebook page with your friends. Visit our page and click the "share" button in the upper right-hand corner. Then simply enter your friends' names and send them a link to our page. Thanks for being a FAN of Special Olympics Colorado!		 Two times the Plunge!Chatfield Polar Plunge A “Titanic” Success
The second-annual Denver area Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Colorado was a huge success. More than 300 plungers made the splash into the frigid waters of Chatfield Reservoir December 5, 2009. Covered by three local networks and picked up by major market affiliates across the country, the event raised $85,000. Photos are available online for purchase with the official 2009 Polar Plunge logo.

 
 
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