The Nuggets and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment refused to allow the challenges of COVID-19 to deter it from running the annual Special Olympics Youth Sports Week presented by Cardel Homes this year. As with many industries and events in 2020, KSE found a way to engage their young aspiring Special Olympics athletes at their homes during July 27-31.
Athletes ages 2-12 were able to connect with Nuggets’ starting small forward Will Barton III, legendary mascot Rocky and the Nuggets Dancers remotely and engage in drills. There was also a drive-thru event where young athletes were able to wave and interact with Rocky, the Nuggets Dancers and Drumline along with team ambassador Ervin Johnson and talent from the Avs, Rapids and Mammoth.