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April 2015Schools Celebrate Value of Respect"Just because someone is not like you, you don't have the right to call them mean, insulting, andhurtful names." Amy Franklin, Significant Support Needs Teacher, Mountain View Elementary
Written by Amy Franklin, Significant Support Needs Teacher at Mountain View Elementary Mountain View Elementary School is aprimary school in Douglas County SchoolDistrict located in Parker, Colo., and one ofthe 85 schools that participated in the annualSpread the Word to End the Word campaignin March. This year Mountain ViewElementary held it's second annual "Respect(Spread the Word to End the Word)Campaign" in conjunction with the nationalRWord Campaign. The campaign was entirely student driven and studentlead. Students created a play of Dr Suess' The Sneetches, created aninclusive video of A Rainbow of Friends by PK Hallinan and Project UnifyStudent Leaders hosted the assembly. Mountain View had a school wideassembly, held a banner signing and pledge day, and is spending the next twomonths honoring students who put their learning into practice by recognizingthem with a Respect Awards. The benefits of being a Project Unify School and holding a Respect Campaignare beyond words. Kaylee Francis, a Project Unify Student Leader...Readmore.
SOCO Day at Coors Field Rockies vs. Cubs, April 11
The Colorado Rockies and Special Olympics Colorado would like to invite all individuals,family members, employees and volunteers to come and enjoy an exciting game at CoorsField. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit Special Olympics' work in Colorado. For bestseat selection, we recommend purchasing your tickets by midnight Wednesday.
To purchase your discounted tickets visit rockies.com/SOCO. Special Olympics Colorado
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receives up to $5 for every ticket sold.
Register Today: Be Part of a Historic Moment Colorado June 2015
A Flame of Hope will be lit in Athens, Greece and travel to theUnited States this summer. Three torches will travel fromWashington, D.C. across our nation all the way to Los Angeles,California to kick off the Special Olympics World Games in July.The torch will be in Colorado June 24 through July 1. TheFlame of Hope represents our passion that times change thatthose with intellectual disabilities deserve equality, respect andopportunity not tomorrow but today! YOU can participate as a walker, jogger, runner, rollerblader orcyclist while carrying the Flame of Hope. The cycle routes are 5miles long and the other routes are 1/2 miles and you canreserve your spot for just $10, then raise or donate a minimumof $67 to secure your spot and be part of something that will bea memory of a lifetime. You can register as team of 15 for$1,000, $1,500 or $2,500.
The 2015 Colorado routes:Wednesday, June 24 La JuntaThursday, June 25 La Junta to Pueblo to Colorado SpringsFriday, June 26 Colorado Springs to DenverSaturday, June 27 Denver to Greeley to Cheyenne (Wyoming)Sunday, June 28 Day OffMonday, June 29 Fort Collins to BoulderTuesday, June 30 Boulder to Grand JunctionWednesday, July 1 Grand Junction to Provo (Utah) To register today, visit UnifiedRelay.org. For detailed registration instructions, please clickhere.
SUBWAY Becomes SOCO's Newest Annual Partner
Special Olympics Colorado and Subway Restaurants areexcited to partner together to launch the "You Share. WeShare." program. From now through August when customersvisit any Subway restaurant in Colorado on a Saturday or
Sunday, a percentage of sales will be donated to Special Olympics Colorado. All ColoradoSubway restaurants are locally owned and operated and their owners are thrilled to be ableto give back to the community!
Making a Difference Throughout our Schools
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Opening Ceremonies will kick off the 2015Summer Games Friday, June 5 with competitionrunning through the weekend. The celebration,featuring a parade of athletes, LETR Torch Run,lighting of the cauldron and great entertainmentwill be held at Stocker Stadium Friday evening.
The SOCO Summer Games hosted byColorado Mesa University in Grand Junction,Colo., features Aquatics, Gymnastics,Powerlifiting, Soccer, and Track & Field.Additionally, the Games will feature a YoungAthletes Skill Competition. For families withYoung Athletes interested in participating, pleasecontact Mandi DeWitt.
Thank you to Moody Insurance, Comfort Dental,FCI Constructors, Hilltop, and Anadarko formaking Summer Games possible!
Special Olympics Project UNIFY® is built upon thepremise that in order to have the greatest impact thechange needs to start with young people. ProjectUNIFY brings youth with and without intellectualdisabilities together through education and sports andrelated initiatives that provide them with theknowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to create
and sustain school communities that promote inclusion. Project UNIFY is already in 145schools in Colorado and many of those schools support Spread the Word to End the Wordefforts through running pledge stations or holding student rallies to promote inclusion. Fort Collins high schools Fossil Ridge, Fort Collins, Poudre and Rocky Mountain celebrated inclusion through Unified Basketball. Read about Fort Collins Unified Basketball.
SOCO's Madness in March Expands
More than 90 teams from around the state competed lastweekend at our annual SOCO State BasketballChampionship at Gold Crown Field House in Lakewood.The schoolbased team division increased significantly thisyear with an alltime high 22 high school unified teamsqualifying for the tournament. With the expansion of theunified division and a young athletes skills event onSunday, the tournament expanded to three days for thefirst time in SOCO history.State Basketball Photo Gallery Results
SOCO Summer Games Return June 57
Avs, Nuggets Team Up with SOCO Athletes
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The month of March is always a busy month for ourathletes, and this March was no different. Our athleteshad the unique opportunity to rub elbows withprofessional athletes, creating lifelong memories.
On March 1, seven Special Olympics Colorado YoungAthletes walked the runway with Colorado Avalancheplayers and coaches at the 2015 Charity Brunch andFashion Show hosted by the Avs Better Halves. Highlights | Behind the Scenes | Complete Fashion Show | Photos March 26 featured the 13th Annual (28th overall) Denver Nuggets Clinic for SpecialOlympics Colorado. Over 150 athletes attended the clinic and enjoyed taking a few tipsfrom the pros while working on their basketball skills.Highlights | Photos
Pulling for a Purpose The Third Annual Plane Pull is August 1
The Special Olympics Colorado Plane Pull is a giant tugofwarbetween you, your friends and a 164,000 pound airplane. Teamsof up to 25 people will compete to pull a jumbo jet 12 feet acrossthe tarmac in the least amount of time. To participate, teamsmust raise a minimum of $1,250 that's just $50 per person.Highlights of this Special Olympics Colorado benefit includeexciting exhibits, vendors, food, and entertainment for all!
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SOCO Unified Sports Shines at CHSAA 4A/5A State Basketball
Brighton HS and Silver Creek HS represented SOCOand Unified sports at the thirdannual CHSAAShowcase Unified Basketball Game in conjunction withthe CHSAA 4A and 5A boys and girls state basketballchampionships. The game was a hardfought battle, andboth teams showed great athleticism and sportsmanshipin front of hundreds of high school basketball fans at theCoors Events Center in Boulder.The Demonstrationgame at the state's
biggest showcase is an opportunity for people whosupport high school sports to see firsthand the abilitiesof our athletes and unified partners. Today SpecialOlympics Colorado is engaging with nearly 150 schoolsaround the state through the unified sports andassociated leadership experiences.Photo Gallery
Polar Plunge Series Raises More Than $460,000
The 2015 Polar Plunge Series presented by Westerra Credit Union was a great successwith five plunges across the state! Many thanks to our amazing plungers and our event
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Hanna has been involved inSOCO since 2008.
sponsors: Westerra Credit Union, Sam's Club,Sports Authority, Colorado Rapids, H&R Block,Arcanum Group and KHOW Radio. To viewphotos of the 2015 Polar Plunge events, followthe links below:
Aurora | Fort Collins | Splash & Dash at Denver'sCity Park | Colorado Springs | Boulder
Health & Wellness 101 with Hanna presented by
Dear Athletes and Friends of SOCO, Drink chocolate milk! I know it sounds too good to betrue, but chocolate features an ideal mix of nutrients for apostworkout drink. The mix of carbs, fat and protein willhelp your body build muscle, reduce soreness and recoverfaster so you can workout again, sooner. If you are rushedfor time and don't want to bother with protein shakes, a tallglass of chocolate milk is a great alternative. Your health fan,
Calling for Hall of Fame Nominations
Special Olympics Colorado is seeking Hall of Fame nominations now through May 1, 2015for the following prestigious honors: male athlete of the year, female athlete of the year,volunteer of the year, coach of the year, Project UNIFY/Young Athletes program of theyear, family of the year, corporate partner of the year and law enforcement agency of theyear. Nominations will be reviewed by the selection committee in May. Award winners willbe honored at the SOCO Hall of Fame events on October 14, 2015. Please click here tocomplete the online nomination form.
Monthly Award Winners
Congratulations to...
February
Nicole Wederski, Female Athlete of the Month, Mile High Area
Joe Noll, Male Athlete of the Month, Western Area
Stephanie Strum, Volunteer of the Month, Mile High Area
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March
Heidi Barneck, Female Athlete of the Month, Southeast Area
Jesse Rosin, Male Athlete of the Month, Northeast Area
Lisa Bikki, Volunteer of the Month, Western Area
What's Happening?Upcoming Area Events Where We are Looking for Fans, Volunteers andDonors
Contact your Area Manager for more information on upcoming events. Calender of EventsApril Medallion Campaign at My Goods Market Participating LocationsApril 11 Northeast Area Aquatics MeetApril 11 SOCO Day at the Coors FieldApril 22 DPS Elementary School Athletics MeetApril 23 DPS Secondary School Athletics MeetApril 23 Weld County Athletics Meet April 25 Mile High AquaticsApril 26 Mile High SoccerApril 27 Jeffco All Schools Track & FieldApril 29 Montrose SD51 RE1J Athletics MeetMay 1 Western Area Aquatics MeetMay 1 Graland Country Day School Sports DayMay 1 Morgan County School Athletics MeetMay 2 Western Area Aquatics MeetMay 3 Denver Metro Gymnastics MeetMay 3 Mile High Area Athletics MeetMay 3 Grand Junction Athletics MeetMay 4 Brush High School Athletics MeetMay 4 School District #51 Athletics MeetMay 6 DPS Soccer TournamentMay 89 Western Area Spring GamesMay 9 Denver Metro Area Athletics MeetMay 9 Southeast Area Spring GamesMay 13 Southeast Area All Schools Athletics MeetJune 57 State Summer GamesJune 11 Montrose Fire Truck PullJune 16 FirstBank Golf TournamentJune 24July 1 Unified RelayJuly 25Aug 2 Special Olympics World GamesAugust 1 Plane Pull
Thank You to our Annual Partners
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