Empowering Possibilities Newsletter

A Laradon Publication

Empowering
Possibilities

Real stories of growth, belonging and possibility from the people, families and community at the heart of Laradon.

Possibility looks different for every person.

Empowering Possibilities is Laradon's ongoing storytelling series celebrating the people who make our mission come to life.

Here, individuals and families share their experiences, accomplishments and hopes for what comes next. Their stories show what can happen when people have the support, opportunity and community they need to thrive.

Real Voices

Centering the perspectives and lived experiences of people within the intellectual and developmental disabilities community.

Real Possibilities

Celebrating milestones big and small, from learning new skills and building relationships to finding meaningful work and greater independence.

Powered by Community

Recognizing the families, staff members, donors, volunteers and partners who help create opportunities across Laradon.

Stories that show what is possible.

Meet people from across Laradon and discover the goals, relationships and experiences shaping their next chapter.

CJ

This Is Who I Am: CJ's Story

CJ is an athlete, employee, volunteer, writer and advocate who has built confidence, connection and a powerful voice for himself and others.

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Justin

Justin's Story

For Justin and his family, Laradon became part of a journey toward growth, stability and something they had been working toward all along: home.

Read Justin's Story →
Julie working at Denver International Airport

15 Years. Still Growing.

For 15 years, Julie has built a career at Denver International Airport, growing in confidence, taking on new responsibilities and becoming a trusted member of her team.

Read Julie's Story →

Every possibility begins with opportunity.

Your support helps children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities access education, employment, community connections, residential services and individualized support designed around their goals.

When people are given the opportunity and support to learn, grow and belong, more becomes possible.

Because of you, people across Laradon are building confidence, strengthening independence and shaping futures that are entirely their own.

Help empower the next possibility.

Your gift helps create opportunities for children, adults and families across the Laradon community. Thank you for believing in every person's potential and helping make more stories of growth, belonging and possibility possible.

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Uncork the possibilities

Corks for a Cause is back April 30 at The Asterisk — come sip, snack, and make a real impact for Laradon.

Ready to run with purpose?

Join Team Laradon at the Colfax Marathon and turn every mile into opportunity for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Whether you’re chasing a PR or cheering from the sidelines, there’s a place for you on our team.

Corks for a Cause

April 11 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm MDT

Get tickets before time runs out.

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