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Broncos All-Ability Clinic

On May 15th, 125 Special Olympics Colorado participated in the Denver Broncos All-Ability Clinic at the UCHealth Training Center. And, as part of National Police Week, 25 of our Law Enforcement Torch Run Colorado officers joined us to volunteer at the event. Our athletes learned football skills from some of the Bronco's greatest including Brandon McManus! Click here to see the photos.

Photos courtesy of Brian Johnson Photo .

Plane Pull Presented by Subway - August 4th!

Do you have what it takes to pull a 164,000-pound plane? Pull for a purpose on on Saturday, August 4th! Join Special Olympics Colorado and our Law Enforcement Torch Run partners for the 4th Annual Plane Pull presented by Subway at Signature Flight Support at Denver International Airport. Plane Pull is family friendly! We'll have vendors, sweet and savory bites, beverages, and entertainment for all. Click here to start your team.

Christmas in June Movie Night - Elf!

Join SOCO's Young Professionals Board for a Christmas in June viewing of a holiday classic, Elf. The event will take place on June 25th at Viewhouse - Ballpark. Tickets are $20 ($25 at the door) and include one drink, light appetizers and games. Click here to learn more about the Young Professionals Board or to register!

State Summer Games Presented by Spectrum

We're gearing up for the 2018 State Summer Games presented by Spectrum June 8-10 at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction! Did you know more than 1,000 Special Olympics Colorado athletes will be competing in aquatics, athletics, powerlifting and soccer? Join us for Opening Ceremonies presented by Alpine Bank on Friday, June 8th at 7:30 pm and Olympic Town, free athlete health screenings, dancing, and fireworks on Saturday. Click here to see how you can send our athletes to State Summer Games.

2018 Colorado Rapids Unified Team

Special Olympics Colorado and the Colorado Rapids will kick off their seventh consecutive year together when the Rapids Unified Team face off against the Minnesota United FC Unified Team on June 23rd at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park. This year's team will consist of Special Olympics Colorado athletes both with and without intellectual disabitlities from the Rangeview High School Unified Soccer Team from Aurora, Colorado. The 17-player squad features four graduates, five seniors, five sophomores, and three juniors who will receive training from the Colorado Rapids coaches and players. Click here to learn more.

CenturyLink Sending Team Colorado to USA Games

As the presenting sponsor for Team Colorado, CenturyLink is sending our athletes to USA Games with a bang! CenturyLink employees recently made personalized posters and cards for our 29 athletes who will be competing in aquatics, track and field, bowling, tennis, and soccer in Seattle this July! Click here more about Team Colorado presented by CenturyLink.

Westerra Credit Union Financial Tip

Your credit score is a big deal. Lenders use that number to decide what kind of loan you'll be able to get and what interest rate you'll have to pay. If your credit score is low, you should find some ways to raise it. If your score is good, we asked our friends at Westerra if there is anything you should avoid in order to keep it that way. Click here to learn more.