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      • Become a Unified Partner
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      • 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
    • Regions
      • Denver
      • Northeast
      • Southeast
      • Western
    • Young Professionals Board
      • Young Professionals Board
    • Become a Coach
      • Get Started
    • Volunteer
      • Get Started
  • Programs
    • Unified Champion Schools (UCS)
      • 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
      • Project ALL STAR
    • Family Services
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  • 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
      • Pikes Peak Regional Torch Run
      • Tribute at the Capitol Torch Run
    • About LETR
  • Give
    • Corporate Partners
    • Special Olympics CO License Plate
    • Ways to Give
  • Events
    • Upcoming Fundraisers
      • 2025 Unified Raffle
      • 2025 Smile Generation Plane Pull presented by United Airlines
      • Southeast Cornhole Tournament
      • Unified Fore Joy Topgolf ProAM
      • Polar Plunge
      • Train Pull
      • Hall of Fame
      • Pins for a Purpose
    • Competitions
      • State Flag Football
      • State Fall Classic – Volleyball
      • State Fall Classic – Bowling
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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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In Our Blog: What is a National Banner Unified Champion School?
Blog December 17, 2020

In Our Blog: What is a National Banner Unified Champion School?

National Banner Unified Champion Schools are a prestigious group of schools that meet and exceed 10 national standards of excellence.
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In Our Blog: Hanna Atkinson, Change Maker
Blog November 2, 2020

In Our Blog: Hanna Atkinson, Change Maker

Special Olympics Colorado athlete, Hanna Atkinson, is an incredible young woman who has already accomplished so much in just 25 years.
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Blog November 2, 2020

In Our Blog: It’s Flu Season!

As it gets colder, it’s important to do what you can to stay healthy!
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In Our Blog: 10 Ways to Tame the Tube
Blog October 23, 2020

In Our Blog: 10 Ways to Tame the Tube

It’s important to try do other things besides sitting in front of a screen all day.
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Blog October 14, 2020

How to Have a Fun & Safe Halloween

Even though you may not be able to go trick or treating or attend a costume party, there are still ways you can have a fun and spooky Halloween!
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