Focused On Abilities

Since 1996 Small Champions transforms and empowers the lives of Eagle County youth who are challenged with a variety of cognitive and physical disabilities. Engaging them in winter and summer sports programs that support their developmental progress.

Small Champions provides an opportunity for special children to be part of a group that meets often to enjoy sports, grow, learn, and have fun!

Support our mission by making a donation on Colorado Gives Day – December 6th! You can schedule your donation today.

Ways To Participate

JOIN

If you think you qualify to become a Small Champion, we would love to have you as part of our community!

DONATE

Your donations support our cause by funding the activities and events that allow our Small Champions to grow and transform.

SUPPORT

We can always use volunteers and we would love to have you support by offering your time! Volunteers assist Small Champions during a variety of events year round.

Creating Memories

Where there is a will – we will find a way! Our activities are designed to exceed expectations and provide forever memories.

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Meet the Team

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Our Sponsors

The support we receive from our sponsors demonstrates the true spirit of “it takes a village”. Not only does their investment support our programs, it strengthens our community.

Eagle Valley Behavioral Health: We’ve partnered with this wonderful organization to provide a peer support program for the special needs community in Eagle County.

Roubos Family Foundation

Beth and Mark Metzger Foundation

Elaine and Jeffrey Lovell Foundation

Kent and Vicki Logan

Michael and Elizabeth Galvin

Samuel and Luleta Maslak

Richard and Donna Strong

Sid and Ruth Lapidus

Gail Dietz

Austin and Marissa Staufner

Steve Armstrong

Alan Zekelman

John and Susan McCallan

Sally and Don O'Neal

Dave and Karen Feltch

and More Individuals

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Testimonials

Caden Roebke. Caden and I had never met until last Wednesday. He had never come out to ride with Smal... Read More

Kathy Mikolasy

In the past Richie has done a couple of sessions of group swim lessons, frustrating for all. He was s... Read More

Jennifer Hefferan

The day before we took him to meet Kathy, we went to a stable where Henry could ride a pony.  He wan... Read More

Sandy Schroeder

Small Champions is an incredible program that allows my students opportunities that they may not othe... Read More

Elizabeth Koskinen Special Education Teacher

“I have seen many benefits of Small Champions! The bond between the small champion and the instruc... Read More

Nicole Barth Special Education Teacher

I have volunteered with Small Champions the last couple of years and I have met many people and creat... Read More

Karsen Williams

Nothing compares to the smile on my son's face after a Small Champions event. Read More

Denise Gallagher

I have been a volunteer with Small Champions for 3 years. I have made many friendships while skiing, ... Read More

Kaden Williams

Small Champions has allowed our family to once again dream for our son, Sam. Read More

Honore Everly

Small Champions has given our daughter a feeling of pride and belonging. She is now able to partake i... Read More

Kelly Herzog