Anne Marie's Team Colorado - USA National Games Page
Dear family and friends,
This July, I am traveling to
Ames, Iowa as part of Special Olympics Team
Colorado ! There are 42 Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) athletes
comp eting in the inaugural Special Olympics USA National Games! We will join over 3,500 athletes, 2,000 coaches and delegates, 12,000 family members and friends, 8,000 volunteers, and 30,000 spectators from July 2 – 7, 2006 to showcase our talents while helping to increase public awareness and understanding. We will be
comp eting in a first-class sporting event that celebrates the achievements of Special Olympic athletes in an Olympic Environment.
I have decided to help raise funds for my trip. In doing so, I will be helping SOCO cover the overall cost of National Games; therefore, keeping additional funding in state to go towards the 80+
comp etitions that serve over 8,000 athletes throughout this coming year. Through this “Adopt-An-Athlete” fund raising drive, my goal is to raise $1,000 - the cost to send each Team Colorado athlete to
Ames ! Please remember, every dollar counts and no donation is too small. Your support both financial and / or emotionally is very much appreciated. Thank you for your consideration and helping inspire greatness in me and my fellow athletes!
I have been an athlete for 12 years. Special Olympics has given me more confidence and awareness of others with disabilities. I am also more aware of the importance of being fit. By attending National Games, I will have the opportunity to meet a variety of people (new and old friends) and to show my gymnastics abilities! I love to perform and I strive to be independent.