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April 2025 Change Makers

Nela Polan Athlete of the Month Nela has been a proud Special Olympics Colorado athlete for more than 12 years. She began her journey at a young age, playing basketball
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Inclusion Report March 17, 2025

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Peter Failla Athlete of the Month Peter has been a Special Olympics Colorado athlete for 4 years. When he first got involved, he competed in skiing. “While he enjoyed skiing
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Magic at the 2025 State Winter Games
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Inclusion Report February 20, 2025

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Maria Sanchez Castaneda Athlete of the Month Maria has been a dedicated athlete with Special Olympics Colorado since last year. She was introduced to the program by Nancy Lopez and
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Ryan Daly’s Journey to the Special Olympics World Winter Games
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Ryan Daly’s Journey to the Special Olympics World Winter Games

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Making a Splash: A Thank You to Polar Plungers

The sister duo, Gabriella and Julianna Martin, are set to compete in the Unified tennis competition at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany. The Martins, who began their
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