The mission of Special Olympics Colorado is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Special Olympics Colorado is a registered non-profit organization supported entirely by private donations from individuals, corporations and organizations throughout the state.
Special Olympics Colorado held its first event in 1969 with 400 athletes participating. Today, the organization serves more than 8,500 athletes with a volunteer base of over 6,000 and provides opportunities to train and compete in over 20 Olympic-type sports year-round with more than 80 competitions throughout the year.
