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The Impact of Sports in a Child’s Behavioral and Mental Health
More than 5 million athletes with intellectual disabilities participate in Special Olympics around the world. Special Olympics allows those with and without intellectual disabilities ages 8 and older to compete![2022 Pins for a Purpose](https://specialolympicsco.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/photo-2-reduced-size-733x550.jpg)
2022 Pins for a Purpose
Special Olympics Colorado knows how to put the fun in fundraising. Moments after posting about the latest event, Pins for a Purpose, dozens of Special Olympic athletes signed up toNovember 2022 Change Makers
Meadow Rodine Athlete of the Month Meadow has been a Special Olympics Colorado athlete for 4 years and currently competes in powerlifting and softball. Through Special Olympics Colorado, Meadow saidOctober 2022 Change Makers
Benjamin “BJ” Archer Athlete of the Month BJ first got involved with Special Olympics Colorado five years ago. His father was asked to become a volunteer and he joined his![Aurora Public School Unified Middle School Track Meet](https://specialolympicsco.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/52402989020_7937a3eacf_c-750x536.jpg)