Today I had the incredible opportunity to be at Utah Special Olympics send-off to the 2nd ever  National Games.  These Athletes are amazing.  They are competing in aquatics, bocce, golf, track and field, and basketball (united team meaning members with and without disabilities).  53 of of Utah’s 2,200 Special Olympic Athletes took off today from SLC.  The athletes are from all over Utah from St. George to Logan.  Their ages range from 14 to 62, I think it’s amazing a 62 year old is going to the Olympics!

This was my first appearance as Mrs. Utah and I had a fabulous time talking and taking pictures with the athletes.  I also had the opportunity to wish them good luck in their games.  The motto of the Special Olympics is ‘Let me win, but if I cannot win.  Let be be brave in the attempt.’   Isn’t that wonderful I think it’s a great motto for life!

Here are a few pictures of me with athletes.

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