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May 2017

Denver Broncos All-Ability Clinic

On May 9, 2017, 100 Special Olympics Colorado Athletes participated in the Denver Broncos Play 60 All-Ability Clinic at the UCH ealth Training Center! Jamaal Charles, a former Special Olympics Athlete and Special Olympics Ambassador, recently signed with the Denver Broncos as their newest running back. Jamaal and 15 other Denver Broncos spent the afternoon training with our athletes. Click here to view the photos .

Spring Track and Field Meets!

Congratulations to over 1,300 Special Olympics Colorado Athletes who competed in track and field meets all over Colorado this Spring! Thank you to all of the volunteers, coaches, families and fans who came out to cheer on our athletes! View the photos in the SOCO photo gallery.

State Summer Games Presented by Spectrum

We're looking for volunteers! Grab your friends and family and come volunteer at the State Summer Games presented by Spectrum June 9-11 at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado. Click here to sign up! We are also seeking medical professionals to help provide free health screenings to our athletes during Summer Games. Click here for more details or click here to sign up as a volunteer !

Special Olympics Colorado Staff Spotlight


	Kate O'Brien Volunteer and Family Services Manager

K ate O'Brien has just joined Special Olympics Colorado as the Volunteer and Family Services Manager. Special Olympics Colorado's 10,000 volunteers make it possible for our 21,118 athletes to compete year round. Kate is responsible for developing and implementing the volunteer program to make sure all events and competitions have the volunteers needed to be successful. Prior to joining our team, Kate served as the Director of Volunteers and Events at the Morris Animal Foundation where she led the department. Kate is a Colorado native and enjoys, skiing, cycling, hiking and spending time with family and friends. If you would like more information on volunteering, you can email Kate at [email protected]

Athlete Speaking Opportunity

Want to speak at the 2017 Hall of Fame presented by Comfort Dental? Now is your chance! We are giving Special Olympics Colorado Athletes the opportunity to share their story with over 900 community leaders on September 28. Athletes will audition in front of select SOCO staff. If you are interested in developing your speaking skills and want to participate in the Hall of Fame signature event, please sign up to audition by June 15!

For the audition, please prepare a 5 minute speech that addresses the following topics:

How has Special Olympics Colorado changed your life?
What Special Olympics Colorado activities do you participate in and for how long?
Why is Special Olympics Colorado important to you?
Why should others be involved in or support Special Olympics Colorado?

The SOCO search committee will be looking for the athlete's ability to convey how Special Olympics Colorado has positively impacted their life and their ability to deliver a clear message.

If you need assistance in developing your speech please contact, A'Lisa Tello, Sr. VP. Training and Program Innovation, at [email protected] or at 720-359-3133.

Tribute at the Capitol Torch Run on June 1!

Join us on June 1 as we pay tribute to all Colorado law enforcement, the Guardians of the Flame, and light the "Flame of Hope" on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol. We will then run the torch down the 16th Street Mall to the Pepsi Center for a celebration barbecue! The torch will then make it's way to the 2017 Summer Games presented by Spectrum Opening Ceremony in Grand Junction, Colorado. During May and June, law enforcement throughout Colorado will be carrying the "Flame of Hope" during the 2017 Torch Run Series. Click here to learn more .

DICK'S Sporting Goods Exclusive Shop Weekend

Shop at the following DICK'S Sporting Goods stores on May 20 and May 21 and receive 20% off your total purchase:

Lakewood (Belmar) - 7313 W. Alaska Dr.

Aurora - 15400 East Briarwood Cir.
Colorado Springs - 3133 Cinema Point

Click here to print the coupon or show on your mobile device.

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