Special Olympics Utah

06/13/2026

Saturday Reminder: Inclusion Starts With Us

A smile.
An invitation.
A seat at the table.
A chance to belong.

Inclusion isn’t complicated — it’s the small choices we make every day to ensure everyone feels welcome, valued, and seen.

Join us on July 9 as we come together to celebrate belonging, friendship, and a community where everyone has a place.

📍 Murray Park – Pavilion 2
📅 July 9, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

Register, join a team, or learn more:
https://charity.pledgeit.org/Walk4Inclusion

Because when everyone belongs, our community is stronger.

06/12/2026

It’s a beautiful day on the course as we celebrate athletes of all abilities at the 2026 Special Olympics Utah Golf Invitational at Thanksgiving Point.

Today is about more than golf. It’s about creating opportunities, building inclusive communities, and supporting life-changing programs for Special Olympics Utah athletes across the state.

Thank you to our sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and supporters for making this day possible.

06/11/2026

Calling all coaches, educators, volunteers, and Unified partners.

We're excited to open registration for the 2026 Special Olympics Utah Coach & Educator Conference on July 17 at Bingham High School.

Spend the day learning from experienced leaders, connecting with others from across the state, and participating in sport-specific trainings designed to strengthen programs and create better experiences for athletes.

Whether you've been involved with Special Olympics for years or you're just getting started, there's something here for you.

Register today:
https://airtable.com/appCuOrnNEt8NgrIm/paggQ5DQjIB2I5ImO/form

And if you know someone who would benefit from attending, please share this opportunity with them. We hope to see you there.

06/11/2026

Inclusion isn’t just a word. It’s a way of life.

Join us on July 9 at Murray Park as we come together for an evening of connection, community, and action.

💙 Walk alongside athletes, families, friends, and advocates.

💙 Hear powerful stories from Athlete Leaders.

💙 Learn what inclusion really means—and how you can help create it in your school, workplace, and community.

Whether you’re walking, fundraising, volunteering, or simply showing up, you’re helping build a world where everyone belongs.

📍 Murray Park
📅 July 9, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

Raise $50 and earn your official Walk 4 Inclusion shirt!

Register or donate today:
https://charity.pledgeit.org/Walk4Inclusion

06/10/2026

Don't forget to join Nora and Nat TONIGHT!

✨ THIS WEDNESDAY ✨ Come and join Nora & Nat for an athlete-led walking club where fitness, friendships, and fun come together! Open to individuals with IDD, Unified partners, family, and friends.

📅 Wednesdays | May 13 – June 17
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 South Jordan – Bingham Creek Regional Park
📍 Saratoga Springs – RC Airplane Park

Walk with us, earn loyalty card prizes, and be part of one awesome community! Every step counts. 👟💚
For more information: [email protected] | (801) 363-1111 x106

06/10/2026

ROOT BEER FLOATS + FRIENDS + FUNDRAISING = THE PERFECT SUMMER COMBO

Calling all Special Olympics Utah teams!

We're looking for athletes, Unified partners, coaches, families, and supporters to help our friends at Harmons Foodies serve up Root Beer and Orange Floats this summer.

The best part? Every float sold helps support Special Olympics Utah athletes right here in our communities.

Grab your teammates, claim a shift, and let's show Utah what inclusion looks like—one float at a time.

📅 July 10 – August 1
🕒 Fridays 3–6 PM | Saturdays 12–6 PM
📍 Harmons stores across Utah

👉 Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA8A628A6FDC43-63355091-copy

Let's fill every shift!

06/09/2026

In just 10 short days, we'll be headed to Minnesota and bringing you along for the journey with updates, photos, competition results, and all the unforgettable Team Utah moments.

We couldn't be more excited to watch these incredible athletes take the national stage and represent Utah with pride.

Be sure to tune in and follow along as Team Utah competes, celebrates, and creates memories that will last a lifetime.

Let's go, Team Utah! We can't wait to cheer you on!

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will air across ESPN networks June 20-26

🏆 48 hours of live competition
🏆 ABC presents Preview/Review specials
🏆 Olympians & ESPN commentators host each event

Schedule: bit.ly/4xfNbW2

06/09/2026

💙 Tonight, Athlete Leaders Nora, Brady, and Josh represented Special Olympics Utah at First Lady Abby Cox’s Show Up for Summer Service event at Thanksgiving Point’s Electric Park.

They shared the mission of Special Olympics Utah, invited guests to share words of inclusion and encouragement, and helped spread the word about our Walk 4 Inclusion on July 9.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to connect with our community, share the stories of our athletes, and inspire others to choose inclusion every day.
Thank you First Lady Cox for walking with us in inclusion.

06/09/2026

💙 WALK 4 INCLUSION QUESTION OF THE DAY 💙

Inclusion means everyone belongs.

But belonging feels like _______________________.

Maybe it’s being invited.
Maybe it’s being welcomed.
Maybe it’s being understood.
Maybe it’s finally feeling like you don’t have to explain yourself.

For all of us, belonging looks a little different.

✨ What does belonging feel like to YOU?

Drop your answer in the comments — one word, one sentence, or one story. Let’s build a wall of inclusion together.

And while you’re here, don’t forget to register for Walk 4 Inclusion or join a team and help us create a more inclusive Utah. 💙

📅 July 9, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Murray Park

Register or join a team:
https://charity.pledgeit.org/Walk4Inclusion

06/08/2026

🎓

Fourteen athletes. Fourteen graduates. Endless possibilities.

One of the most inspiring moments of the 2026 Special Olympics Utah Summer Games Opening Ceremonies was celebrating the newest graduates of SOUT University.

Their determination, hard work, and commitment to personal growth remind us that success isn't measured by where you start—it's measured by the courage to keep moving forward.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 SOUT University graduates:

🎓 Daniel Austin
🎓 Etienne Michel Camis-Bateman
🎓 Chris Briseno
🎓 Adam Borschel
🎓 Tony Borschel
🎓 Spencer Burton
🎓 Rami Farnsworth
🎓 Trey Garrett
🎓 Natalie Green
🎓 Kyle "Pickles" Karren
🎓 Karen Kunder
🎓 Chase Lodder
🎓 Steven Montgomery
🎓 Anthony Rohr

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We are so proud of all you have accomplished and can't wait to see what comes next. 💙💛



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