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 hisJune is Oral Health Month!
By Kaylee Holmes and Eva Biznichuk, Students at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Our oral cavity is the gateway to our body. What we eat and drink
It’s Finally Happening: Amanda Leonard Heads to the 2023 World Games in Berlin
Special Olympics athlete Amanda Leonard, after a 3-year delay due to event cancelations, will finally represent USA in swimming at the 2023 World Games in Berlin, marking her first international
Martin Sisters Ready to Compete at the 2023 World Games
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
Meet a Health Messenger: Kate Yonushewski
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 for almost a year now.
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
Congratulations to our 2023 Golisano Award Recipients!
Special Olympics Colorado recognizes partners who contribute to health equity through the P.A.T.H initiative and honors the Denver Osteopath Foundation and Rocky Vista University for their contributions to the MedFest
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