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Special Olympics Colorado’s Young Professionals Board (YPB) is a group of professionals aged 22-39, committed to raising funds and awareness to help end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities.

Upcoming YPB events!

2026 Rockies Tailgate

Join Us - From the Rooftop to the Rockpile Special Olympics Colorado Rockies Tailgate Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM Tailgate, 6:40 PM Game Location: Jackson's LODO 1520[...]

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21 July 2026
Jackson’s, LODO, 1520 20th St,
Denver, CO 80202 United States
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What is the Young Professionals Board all about?

VOLUNTEERISM
We volunteer at several events throughout the year, ranging from Winter Games to Plane Pull.
FUNDRAISING
We raise more than $75,000 annually to support Special Olympics athletes. This is made possible by the hard work of our membership and amazing community support.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Membership benefits include networking events, leadership opportunities, educational guest speakers and targeted trainings.

YPB Requirements for 2026:

Fundraising:

$365 minimum for the year – which covers your dues and is enough funding to support a SOCO athlete participating in sports, leadership, and health programming for one year.

Ways to reach this: 

  • Your $100 membership fee counts toward this goal!
  • Ticket purchases for key events such as Rockies Tailgate and Pins for a Purpose, Plane Pull, etc.
  • Solicit in-kind donations for auctions and events (gifts cards, certificates, items, etc…)
  • Donations (personal, family, friends, colleagues, etc…)
  • Secure sponsorships for our events!

Secure at least 6 ‘points’ throughout the year by completing any of the below:

  • 4 points: securing a sponsor for a Young Professionals Board Signature Event
  • 2 points: volunteer at a SOCO games event (e.g., regional or state tournament, coaching, being a unified partner)
  • 2 points: volunteer at a YPB Signature Event
  • 1 point: attend a YPB Signature Event (the purchase of your ticket will also count towards your fundraising goal)
  • 1 point: attend a committee meeting or YPB social event (e.g., Book Club)
  • 1 point: recruiting a new YPB member to the board (mid-year or full year applications considered)
  • 1 point: attend any SOCO event outside of YPB

YPB Board Meeting Attendance:

Attend 4 out of the 6 YPB Board Meetings.

Thank you to our 2026 All-Star Sponsor!

CURRENT MEMBERS: Get Involved

Calling all current members! Join us and make a difference by volunteering for exciting opportunities. Sign up now!

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Questions? Contact Tiffany Wachtler

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