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ATHLETE EXPERIENCE BACK TO TOP
TEAM IDAHO ROCKS

Special Olympics Idaho is a great organization.  Team Idaho brought home a whole lot of bling!!!  100% of our athletes brought home a medal.  I'm not sure if there are any other team....READ MORE

Posted Monday, July 26, 2010 at 8:40 AM by Carey W.

RANDY - BOWLING

Randy had an awesome day on Friday.  He bowled singles in a Division of 7 and brought home the Bronze.  Way to go Randy.

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Posted Monday, July 26, 2010 at 8:34 AM by Carey W.
NATIONAL GAMES TEAM IDAHO

 HEY TEAM IDAHO GOOD JOB ON GETTING MEDALS AND I HOPE YOU ALL COME HOME WITH MEDALS. CONGRATS MATT FOR TAKING 3RD AND 1ST IN YOU EVENTS SO GOOD JOB IDAHO

 

FOR ANTHONY

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Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 2:12 PM by Anthony A.
TRACK DAY TWO

this is matt signing on to tell you all how i am doing. the first event is the 400 meter dash it was the best race I have ever had in the times I have done the 400 I took third but I got my best time ....READ MORE

Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 4:18 PM by Matthew H.
RYAN RANSOM'S BLOG

Today was a good day at golf. Today I played the back nine. My score was 72- it was good! The medal ceremony was good, they got all of the athletes staged, and then we went out to get our medals. I ea....READ MORE

Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 2:17 PM by Ryan R.
CONGRATS

congrats colleen sullivan and marie gillian at nationals you guys rock and are awesome athletes hope you are both having fun sincerly local coach kirk grogan

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Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 1:45 PM by Sara G.
GO TEAM IDAHO!!!

 On Saturday, I had the privilege of watching the Cessna planes take off.  You could literally feel the excitement and anticipation, as everyone boarded the planes.  I....READ MORE

Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 9:16 AM by Christine J.

ROSA'S BIG WIN

Check out our Gold Medalist!!!  Not only did Rosa win the gold, she won the crowd.  She has her own fan base. 

Rosa and Randy will bowl mixed doubles today at 1:20. Then....READ MORE

Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 9:00 AM by Carey W.

GOOD LUCK TEAM IDAHO AND ESPECIALLY BOWLERS

I am wishing the best of luck to all Idaho Atheltes. Special wish to Randy Carpender.  Good Luck to you and Rosa in the bowling doubles today.  Take your time and bowl STRIKES.  Most....READ MORE

Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 5:09 AM by Terri S.

GOOD LUCK TEAM IDAHO

I wish the best of luck to all of team Idaho, especially kara and Sara from team Ghostbusters.   Go Ghostbusters!!

marta

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Posted Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 3:07 PM by Marta E.
GOOD LUCK IDAHO

So glad everyone made it to Nebraska safely.

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Posted Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 2:29 PM by Jennifer C.

ZACHS MEDALS4

this is matt signing on one more time to night I got to witness zach get his medals today it was very cool. his first medal was in bench press and he took third, his second medal was in squats and he ....READ MORE

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 6:17 PM by Matthew H.
COMPETITION BEGINS, AND... OUR FIRST GOLD MEDAL!

Today competition officially beg....READ MORE

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 5:25 PM by Corby G.

FUN WITH THE GIRLS

The girls and I are just hanging out putting photos on the web. 

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Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 3:59 PM by Carey W.
BOWLING COMPETITION

Wow, what an experience. We just want to take the Sun Valley Bowling Alley and relocate it to Idaho (along with all the volunteers)!!! We were greeted with music, cheering and our equipment setting....READ MORE

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 2:20 PM by Carey W.

SHOT PUT AND WALKING

I HAVE NEW FRIENDS AND THEY ARE SO NICE TO ME AND I ALSO I HAVE A GOOD ROOM MATE HER NAME IS KARA SHE IS SO FUN TO STAY WITH WE HAVE GOOD TIME AND IT WAS SO FUN FOR ME WE WALKED WE WALKED ALL OVER T....READ MORE

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 2:18 PM by Sara M.
MATTS TRACK/FIELD ADVENTURE YAHOOOOOO!

When we first took off it was awesome I've seen at least 20 war planes. I was not scared of flying I loved it seeing clouds up close it was cool.Landing was funny cause I really had to pee so I barrel....READ MORE

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 2:09 PM by Matthew H.
KARA'S CORNER

The plane ride was fun we took pictures of my dad when he was sleeping and I was a host and the plane and we had a lots of fun . The opening ceremonies were good and fun we dance and listened to jars ....READ MORE

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 2:01 PM by Corby G.
ROSIE

HEY RITA WHAT UP NOTHING MUSH AND TRIP IS VERY HOT UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN FUN AND IM GOING TO BOWLING TOMORROW COMPTON AND I GOT BOWLING SCORE 93 AND I LOVE YOU ....READ MORE

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 1:45 PM by Rosa P.
GOLF IS AWESOME

I got to see other people from different state, and got awesome different state pins

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Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 1:45 PM by Trevor K.
TRACK

        I love the national games i've been to the national games  b-4 in iowa .i/v been in then the 50 metter dash and the 100meter dash.So I am happy ab....READ MORE

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 1:43 PM by Marie G.

GOLF IS AWESOME

Uncle Paul

I am in Nebraska With special Olympics. I am happy i am here with all my friends from Idaho.

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Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 1:42 PM by Adina W.
NATIONAL GAMES BOWLING

I did good today at bowling. i bowled close to ten pins and bowled a 141 Average. That's where I should be. Tomorrow I don't have to bowl Rosa bowls tomorrow. I bowl on Wednesday and Friday. I like bo....READ MORE

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 1:41 PM by Randy C.
DAY ONE OF NATIONAL GAMES

Well, our entire delegation arrived safely in Lincoln NE, yesterday afternoon. Seven of our less fortunate delegates were stuck in the airport for four hours before they were able to get their shut....READ MORE

Posted Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 8:47 PM by Corby G.

WHAT A GREAT GROUP OF PEOPLE...

Wow... Had I known earlier what I know now, I would have been more active earlier. How many times in my life have I said that?

Well, I now know (better) that everything comes in it's o....READ MORE

Posted Friday, June 25, 2010 at 4:05 PM by Anthony M.

DONOR EXPERIENCE BACK TO TOP
GREAT PHOTO OF WAL-MART ASSOCIATES

Check out this great photo of Wal-Mart Associates, Trudy Dewey (also an SOID Board Member), DJ (one of our athletes), and Ebin Ely.

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Posted Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 2:07 PM by Laurie L.
FAMILY RESOURCES BACK TO TOP
HOME SWEET HOME

Congratulations Team Idaho! You are all amazing athletes and incredible individuals! Thank you all for a very memorable adventure, where we were given the privilege of watching you compete and repre....READ MORE

Posted Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 4:29 PM by Michelle S.
WELL DONE, TEAM IDAHO!!!

WOW!!! What a week this has been!  Such exciting times watching all of the athletes dig in and give everything they've got!  I must admit that I was brought to tears today as I watched Co....READ MORE

Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 10:35 PM by Michelle S.

TEAM IDAHO ROCKS!

Congratulations and Good Luck to all the athletes competing at National Games 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska!  As the mom of athlete Cody Schryver, I am humbled by being able to attend this event a....READ MORE

Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 8:53 AM by Michelle S.

FUNDRAISING FUN BACK TO TOP
OVER THE TOP

 We're over the top, now its over the edge!

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Posted Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 9:35 PM by Jerry F.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER READY TO JUMP!

Hi, I am a Special Education Teacher and marvel at the determination that my student have in all they do everyday. They rise to the challenges they have, and I want to help the Special Olympics by ....READ MORE

Posted Friday, June 11, 2010 at 4:50 PM by Darlene W.

I'M STILL "HIGH" FROM THE WORLD WINTER GAMES

This sounds like an absolute hoot! My wife tells me I've been over the edge for years so why not take the first step! Let's all "jump" in and support Special Olympics and the great work t....READ MORE

Posted Friday, May 28, 2010 at 9:47 AM by Jerry F.

HELP ME REACH MY GOAL!

I am so excited that I have decided to overcome my fear of heights by Going Over the Edge for Special Olympics Idaho.  I figured that since our athletes overcome their fears and obstacles ever....READ MORE

Posted Friday, May 28, 2010 at 9:38 AM by Laurie L.

STAFF EXPERIENCE BACK TO TOP
FRIDAY MORNING...ONE MORE DAY OF EXCITEMENT!

Thursday was another activity packed, fun filled day. After spending the morning watching our track and field team rake in the medals, I spent the afternoon at our aquatics venue, watching more suc....READ MORE

Posted Friday, July 23, 2010 at 5:34 AM by Corby G.

CESSNA DEPARTURE PICS

Just received pictures of the Cessna Airlift Take Off courtesy of Barbara Anderson of Cessna. The Cessna people were so awesome...they got the whole delegation Cessna hats and pins. And if you....READ MORE

Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 5:02 PM by Opey F.

OPENING CEREMONIES: USA NATIONAL GAMES!!!!

There's nothing like a great show and heartfelt Opening Ceremonies to make your recommit your dedication and service to the mission of Special Olympics and our Athletes. The 2010 National Games Ope....READ MORE

Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 4:44 PM by Opey F.

FLYING OUT OF BOISE...HELLO NATIONAL GAMES!

We just completed the first day of USA 2010 National Games, and aside from the slow start this morning trying to get out of the Boise Airport on the Commercial flight...everything else has jus....READ MORE

Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 4:44 PM by Opey F.

DAY SEVEN FOR ME AND CORBY

Corby abd I got here one week ago today.  We had to come in a few days earlier than the team because Corby had to attend the Head of Delegation meeting.  I can't believe a whole week....READ MORE

Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 4:41 PM by Laurie L.

DAY FOUR IN NEBRASKA

These games have just been amazing. I can't believe how smoothly things are going here. Imagine having to plan out so much detail for 3000 athletes and there have really not been any major issues f....READ MORE

Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 10:57 AM by Corby G.

THE MEDALS JUST KEEP COMING AND COMING!

What a great few days I have had so far at National Games! Yesterday, we were able to spend the day with our powerlifter Zach and his coach Terry. Zach completed all of his events on Monday, s....READ MORE

Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 10:51 AM by Corby G.

GREAT JOB TEAM IDAHO!!

Wow, it sounds like you all are having a great time in Nebraska!  Congratulations on all th....READ MORE

Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 1:02 PM by Amy E.

IDAHO ATHLETES AND COACHES ROCK!

Today was another great day here in Nebraska. We will have some more medal winners to report. I got to go to all the venues today and watch our athletes compete in bowling, aquatics, golf and track a....READ MORE

Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 12:53 PM by Laurie L.
VOLUNTEER STORIES BACK TO TOP
FUN AT NATIONALS-LITTLE BIT OF THIS AND THAT

Having lots of fun here in Nebraska. Enjoy these photos that I have taken of athletes and coaches competing, coaching and exploring Lincoln! Wish you were here!....READ MORE

Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 2:34 PM by Terry K.
SOCCER

I am excited to be attending the Regional Games with the soccer team..Its going to be a FUN year!

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Posted Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 2:25 PM by Maria P.
HELLO AND GOODLUCK FROM IDAHO

Hello Team Idaho!!! Hope you all are having a great time. We are cheering you all on. Remember just do your best and have fun. A special hello and good luck to Matt ....READ MORE

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 4:51 PM by Robin C.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA NATIONAL GAMES

I have the privilege of serving as one of the staff members for our Team Idaho delegation for the only second USA National Games in the history of Special Olympics International. We have 16 athletes, ....READ MORE

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 1:39 PM by Laurie L.
POWERIFTING AT NATIONALS!!

Today, 7/19/2010, I had the honor of coaching Zach Mayer in powerlifting. He was in a very tough division and met many great friends and competitors. The venue was fabulous and AIR CONDITIONED! I h....READ MORE

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010 at 1:26 PM by Terry K.


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