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 to
Aurora Public School Unified Middle School Track Meet
It’s September at the Aurora Public Schools Stadium. The sun shines bright and a brisk fall breeze is in the air. I step onto the track and immediately am swarmed
Coming Back from COVID: Let the Games Begin!
It’s been 3 years since our Special Olympics athletes have been able to compete at Colorado Mesa University for State Summer Games. Mother nature welcomed them back to Grand Junction
The Importance of Special Olympics Colorado Clinical Directors
Erin Medina and Jena Twete are Special Olympics Colorado staff members who also serve as Clinical Directors for different Healthy Athletes disciplines. As Clinical Directors, they serve our athletes in
Yoga For All
Special Olympics Colorado athlete, Bella Larsen, has been doing yoga since she was little. Through the years, Bella said yoga has helped with her mental health and overall wellbeing.
Vincent Egan’s Journey to USA Games
When I found out I was selected to compete at USA Games, I was in shock!! It actually took me a little while to get over the excitement. Having it
Spreading Inclusion at USA Games Through the Youth Leadership Experience
This summer, the Youth Leadership Experience will be joining Team Colorado at the 2022 USA Games in Orlando, Florida! The Youth Leadership Experience (YLE) is a deliberately planned series of
Supporting The Independence of My Child with Intellectual Disabilities
The first time I took my son, Jack, swimming was quite a challenge. Not for him, but for me. While he was eager to jump into the deep end (without
Special Olympics CO Athlete Interviews
Morrigan is an athlete in the Special Olympics who is currently specializing in Athletics (Track and Field) and Bowling. She shared that she particularly loves competing as well as getting