Before that, he was always recognized as someone who enjoyed helping others.Īfter the experience of international competition, Endecott still competes locally and at the state level, but now it’s more about mentoring his fellow athletes and friends. In 2017, Endecott represented Wyoming and the United States when he was selected to travel to the World Games in Austria. Every time I saw him he had a smile on his face and he was helping someone.” “Another athlete on his team needed assistance this week and Gary was right alongside him and all his teammates, really. “This is the first time I’ve gotten to work with Gary and I must say he is such a leader,” Haines said. His family moved to Jackson Hole where Gary would be better equipped to step out on his own with the help of social service programs like Community Entry Services, a nonprofit organization that works with adults with disabilities in Teton County.Įndecott has become an ambassador of sorts at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, where he can be found skiing on just about any powder day. (Courtesy Photos)įor Jackson’s Gary Endecott, Special Olympics is a way to give back.Įndecott grew up in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Right is Special Olympics Wyoming CEO/President Jen Haines, who because of the pandemic experienced her first Special Olympics state event this week. Center is Gary Endecott, a Special Olympics medalist and mentor to other athletes. Jackson Police Chief Michelle Weber, left, lends a hand at the opening ceremonies for this week’s 2023 Special Olympics State Winter Games in Jackson. “Just to watch these athletes coming together, reuniting with their friends it’s just something we’ve been looking forward to and it has been amazing.” “We were all just so excited to get back to the games and back to Jackson after three years,” said Jen Haines, CEO/President of Special Olympics Wyoming. ***For All Things Wyoming, Sign-Up For Our Daily Newsletter***īy Jake Nichols, Cowboy State a three-year hiatus since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the 2023 Special Olympics State Winter Games wrapped up this week in Jackson.
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