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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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March 2024 Change Makers
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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February 2024 Change Makers
Inclusion Report February 13, 2024

February 2024 Change Makers

Jimmy Kropp Athlete of the Month Jimmy first got involved with Special Olympics Colorado when he and his family moved to Colorado in 2019. That year, he competed in bocce,
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January 2024 Change Makers
Inclusion Report January 26, 2024

January 2024 Change Makers

Morgan Dunnuck Athlete of the Month Morgan Dunnuck has been a Special Olympics Colorado athlete since 2019. She initially got involved because her brother is also an athlete. Now, she
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December 2023 Change Makers
Inclusion Report December 14, 2023

December 2023 Change Makers

Craig Goodemote Athlete of the Month Craig has been a Special Olympics Colorado athlete for about 20 years. Throughout the years, he has competed in basketball, swimming, softball and bowling.
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November 2023 Change Makers
Inclusion Report November 20, 2023

November 2023 Change Makers

Kate Yonushewski Athlete of the Month Kate Yonushewski has been involved with the Special Olympics for over 6 years, is a third-year Fitness Captain, and has been a Health Messenger
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October 2023 Change Makers
Inclusion Report October 23, 2023

October 2023 Change Makers

Jeff Clark Athlete of the Month Jeff Clark has been a Special Olympics Colorado athlete for more than 3 decades. He had competed in many sports throughout the years, including
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Greg Mark: A Fitness Captain and Advocate for Special Olympics Colorado
Athletes & Families, Blog October 13, 2023

Greg Mark: A Fitness Captain and Advocate for Special Olympics Colorado

Greg Mark has dedicated over half a century to Special Olympics Colorado, not just as an athlete but also as a coach and a fitness captain. From competing alongside his
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