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      • 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
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      • Denver
      • Northeast
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      • Young Professionals Board
    • Become a Coach
      • Get Started
    • Volunteer
      • Get Started
  • Programs
    • Unified Champion Schools (UCS)
      • New Schools/Get Started
      • Existing Schools/UCS Resources
      • Camp Shriver
      • Youth Activation Committee
      • Youth Summit
    • Leadership
      • Athlete Leadership
      • Athlete Leadership University
      • Athlete Leadership Council (ALC)
      • Unified Leadership
    • Young Athletes
      • Get Started
      • Young Athletes Resources
    • Inclusive Health
      • Health Resources
      • Virtual Training Library
    • Family Services
      • Family Resources
  • Law Enforcement Torch Run
    • Fundraising Events
      • Badges with Buckets
      • Guardians of the Flame
      • Plane Pull
      • Polar Plunge
      • Tip A Cop
      • Train Pull
      • Unified Raffle
    • Torch Runs
      • Eagle County Color Torch Run
      • Pueblo County Torch Run
      • Mesa County Glow N Games
      • Tribute at the Capitol Torch Run
    • About LETR
  • Give
    • Corporate Partners
    • Special Olympics CO License Plate
    • Ways to Give
  • Events
    • Upcoming Fundraisers
      • Cornhole Tournament hosted by Alex Singleton & YPB
      • Breakfast with Champions
      • Chili’s Tip-A-Cop
      • 41st Annual FirstBank Golf Tournament presented by RE/MAX
      • 2025 Smile Generation Plane Pull presented by United Airlines
      • Hall of Fame
    • Competitions
      • State Summer Games
    • UCS
      • Camp Shriver
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    • All Events Calendar
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How to Exercise Safely When It’s Hot Outside
Blog August 11, 2021

How to Exercise Safely When It’s Hot Outside

During the summer, it can be hard to find the perfect time to exercise. Exercising when it’s too hot outside can be dangerous. With temperatures in the 80s and 90s
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Special Olympics Colorado Young Athletes – A New Generation of Inclusion
Athletes & Families, Blog July 14, 2021

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
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The Benefits of Swimming with a Child with Intellectual Disabilities
Athletes & Families, Blog June 29, 2021

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
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Denver -> Berlin: Two Special Olympics CO Staff Members Headed to 2023 World Games
Blog June 11, 2021

Denver -> Berlin: Two Special Olympics CO Staff Members Headed to 2023 World Games

Special Olympics Colorado staff members, Ben Wrubel and Rick Brady are headed to the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany. Ben (Director of Unified Champion Schools) and Rick (Unified
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2021 May Change Makers
Athletes & Families, Blog May 28, 2021

2021 May Change Makers

Congratulations to Brandi Coleman, our May Athlete of the Month and the Godkhindi Family, our May Family of the Month!
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How to Explain a Pandemic and the Importance of Vaccines to Your Child
Athletes & Families, Blog May 28, 2021

How to Explain a Pandemic and the Importance of Vaccines to Your Child

Special Olympics CO parent, Brenda Stuart shares her perspective on navigating the pandemic with her son and Special Olympics athlete, Jack.
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Through James’ Lens
Blog February 22, 2021

Through James’ Lens

James Kropp is a certified personal trainer, a Special Olympics Colorado athlete leader and fitness captain who has led multiple workouts for our Virtual Wellness Challenges.
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Special Olympics Colorado Love Stories
Blog February 12, 2021

Special Olympics Colorado Love Stories

While Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) provides year-round sports training for athletes, we’ve also been known to spread a little love around.
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Athletes & Families, Blog January 5, 2021

In Our Blog: 10 Reasons to Participate in Virtual Wellness Challenges

With a new year comes new virtual wellness challenges! In 2020, Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) hosted six virtual wellness challenges, bringing health, fitness and wellness to athletes around the Centennial
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In Our Blog: What is Unified?
Blog December 17, 2020

In Our Blog: What is Unified?

What does it mean to be Unified? At Special Olympics Colorado, it means bringing people with and without disabilities together through the power of sports.
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