Special Olympics South Dakota Newsletter

June 24 2025

All but one Heroes Pull has been canceled

After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Heroes Pull events in Sioux Falls, Madison, Elk Point, Huron, and Yankton.

The Milbank Heroes Pull will still take place on Sunday, August 17th! More information to come.

You can register for the Milbank Heroes Pull by clicking the button below.

Week 7 of our Step Challenge was hot and steamy, but judging from these step totals, it didn’t stop our fitness warriors.

Let’s bring this Challenge home with a bang!

If you are registered for the Challenge but forgot to enter your step, it’s not too late.

Look for my email every Monday and get credit for your efforts.

Nick Mills, Health Messenger

Today is national Swim a Lap Day!

Swimming is great for your physical health, giving you cardio and strength training in one. Take a lap around the pool to boost both your health and mood.

This past Friday evening, The Steel District in downtown Sioux Falls was lit up GOLD in celebration of #OneYearOut from the Special Olympics USA Games!

#CheerLikeAChampion as we celebrate Team South Dakota while we countdown to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Special Olympics North America Family Health Forum Series

Led by trusted health experts, the Special Olympics North America Family Health Forum Series is designed for athletes, caregivers, family members, and friends.

Explore essential health topics that impact the well-being of athletes and their families. Together, we’ll make this a season of wellness, learning, and connection.

Session Dates & Topics

June 26 Diabetes 101 Jeanne Blankenship, MS, RDN – The Obesity Society

July 23 Healthy Eating: Building Habits Together Jessica Kirschmann, MS, PhD Student – University of Houston

July 30 Stress Management: Caring for the Caregiver Jenna Lebersfeld, PhD – Special Olympics International

August 13 Family Fitness: Moving Together, Growing Stronger Hanna White, CPT – Seattle Parks and Recreation

Click to Register

HEALTH & FITNESS

22nd Annual Truck Convoy for Special Olympics South Dakota

Friday, September 19

Saturday, September 20

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

100 N Lyon Blvd

Sioux Falls, SD 57107

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Please join us for the 22nd Annual Truck Convoy for Special Olympics South Dakota to celebrate the trucking industry, partners, and law enforcement working together to raise funds for Special Olympics South Dakota.

Click Here to Register for the Truck Convoy