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Broncos Players, Cheerleaders Celebrate 'Dare To Play' Football Camp

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4)- Denver Broncos players and cheerleaders hit the field for a football camp like no other.

Dare To Play football camp featured players and cheerleaders with Down Syndrome.

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Dare to Play camp (credit: CBS)

They played a touch football game at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch on Saturday.

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Dare to Play camp (credit: CBS)

"The cheerleaders really enjoy getting out there in front of an audience and cheering and doing their thing that they've practiced. I think the football players really enjoy practicing the moves, the scrimmage, the plays that they've been practicing. Getting their hands on the ball is very important to them," President & CEO of Global Down Syndrome Michelle Whitten.

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Dare to Play camp (credit: CBS)

After the game, everyone celebrated with a party and picnic. Even Miles the Mascot was there.

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Dare to Play camp (credit: CBS)

The event was sponsored by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with Down Syndrome.

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Dare to Play camp (credit: CBS)
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