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  • Law Enforcement Torch Run
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      • Guardians of the Flame
      • Plane Pull
      • Polar Plunge
      • Tip A Cop
      • Train Pull
      • Unified Raffle
    • Torch Runs
      • Tribute at the Capitol Torch Run
      • Northern Colorado Regional Torch Run
    • About LETR
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Blog December 22, 2021

Walk and Roll – Youth Innovation Grant Project

Special Olympics Colorado Unified partners, Lilie Stoolman and Emi Carlson are extremely passionate about Special Olympics and working alongside people with intellectual disabilities. One of their biggest goals as youth
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Identity-First vs. Person-First Language: Which one should I use?
Blog December 16, 2021

Identity-First vs. Person-First Language: Which one should I use?

There has been a large debate over whether to use identity-first or person-first language when talking about someone with a disability. Before figuring out which one to use, it’s important
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Fun(d) Raising for Special Olympics
Blog December 13, 2021

Fun(d) Raising for Special Olympics

By Brenda Stuart, Special Olympics Colorado Parent   Image Source We’ve all been there. The doorbell rings, and you look outside to see the neighborhood kids selling Girl Scout cookies,
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Inclusion Report December 9, 2021

December 2021 Change Makers

Scott Guffey Athlete of the Month Scott began competing for Special Olympics Colorado 29 years ago, when he was 8-year-old, with the Evergreen Recreation Center. He then moved north for
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Lifting the Way to USA Games
Athletes & Families, Blog December 7, 2021

Lifting the Way to USA Games

When Tania Wright began competing in powerlifting earlier this year, she could only deadlift 110 pounds. Now, she can deadlift 275 pounds (a record for Special Olympics Colorado) and is
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