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
Angie and Marissa: Dedicated Health Messengers and Athlete Leaders for Special Olympics Colorado
Angie Kassem and Marissa Powers are dedicated Health Messengers for Special Olympics Colorado, passionately promoting healthy lifestyles among their peers. Angie, having joined in 2004, cherishes her involvement in the
How to Turn a Dream Into a Goal
JeMarques (JJ) Bruens, a young man who has grown up as a Unified partner in the Special Olympics, has found his passion and purpose in becoming a doctor. Through his
Athlete Leader Jeff Clark Works to Increase Opportunities for Aging Athletes
How do you keep growing when you’ve been a Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) athlete for more than 3 decades? Jeff Clark has found a way to challenge himself while giving
Q&A with Special Olympics Colorado Fitness Captain, Casey Collard
Interview with Casey Collard, a Western Regional Fitness Captain in Colorado for Special Olympics. Abby Camisa, an Inclusive Health Intern, talks to Casey about his experience as a Fitness Captain
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
Special Olympics Colorado Young Athletes – A New Generation of Inclusion
There is no need to wait to get your son or daughter involved in inclusive sports! Young Athletes welcomes children and their families into the world of Special Olympics. It is
The Benefits of Swimming with a Child with Intellectual Disabilities
Yes, the gold medals are nice, but that’s not why we encourage our son, Jack, to swim for Special Olympics Colorado. The water has an amazing calming effect, and it
2021 May Change Makers
Congratulations to Brandi Coleman, our May Athlete of the Month and the Godkhindi Family, our May Family of the Month!