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July 2024 Change Makers
Inclusion Report July 23, 2024

July 2024 Change Makers

Lily Hatchmann Athlete of the Month Lily began competing with Special Olympics Colorado in 2022 and is now in her third season of cycling with the Durango Pesky Pedalers. Lily’s
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Building a Family Through Sports: Joan and Tim Sharpe’s Blue Dragons Journey
Blog July 1, 2024

Building a Family Through Sports: Joan and Tim Sharpe’s Blue Dragons Journey

Joan Sharpe became involved with Special Olympics more than 40 years ago after the encouragement from a friend to attend an event. After attending the event, she wanted to get
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June 2024 Change Makers
Inclusion Report June 24, 2024

June 2024 Change Makers

Chris McElroy Athlete of the Month Chris began competing with Special Olympics Colorado in middle school when he brought home a flyer from his teacher. His family called the number
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May 2024 Change Makers
Inclusion Report May 28, 2024

May 2024 Change Makers

Amaia Kitzman Athlete of the Month Amaia got involved with Special Olympics Colorado last year. She really wanted to play soccer, so her mom found Special Olympics Colorado and got
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Farewell to the 2024 Polar Plunge: A Recap
Blog May 10, 2024

Farewell to the 2024 Polar Plunge: A Recap

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It’s in the Bag: Supporting Those with Intellectual Disabilities While Supporting Special Olympics
Blog May 2, 2024

It’s in the Bag: Supporting Those with Intellectual Disabilities While Supporting Special Olympics

By Brenda Stuart-Ryan, Denver journalist and frequent volunteer with Special Olympics Colorado     I have won numerous awards in my career as a journalist, but none are as meaningful
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April 2024 Change Makers
Inclusion Report April 26, 2024

April 2024 Change Makers

Michael Bush Athlete of the Month Michael first got involved with Special Olympics Colorado when he was a senior at Grandview High School, when his then teacher, Cory Chandler encouraged
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Special Olympics Colorado is Championing Inclusive Health
Blog April 5, 2024

Special Olympics Colorado is Championing Inclusive Health

By Erin Holloway, Special Olympics Colorado Athlete   On a cold and windy January day, I was starting to feel a scratchiness in my throat and something building in my
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Inclusion Report March 22, 2024

March 2024 Change Makers

Marissa Powers Athlete of the Month Marissa has been a Special Olympics Colorado athlete for 14 years and has competed in a number of sports, including her favorite, basketball. Marissa’s
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