Revitalized Blue Pony Special Olympics program thriving in Havre
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on Special Olympics Montana teams across the state, and it forced the program in Havre to go dormant. But the Blue Ponies are back and thriving.
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The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on Special Olympics Montana teams across the state, and it forced the program in Havre to go dormant. But the Blue Ponies are back and thriving.
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