Leaving it on the ice
One by one, the athletes skated their routines to boisterous applause. And, one by one, the medal results rolled in.
Beth Allen: Silver medal!
Cody Wheatley: Gold medal!
Deb Habchi: Gold medal!
Cori Piels: Bronze medal!
As soon as she hit the ice, Cori instinctively felt she was going to crush it. “Right away, I knew that this was it—my dream coming true,” she says. Cori’s mom, Karalee, also felt the full-circle significance of it all. “To see her work for 20 years and achieve everything she wanted—from perfecting her routine to designing her dress—I don’t think I’ve ever been so emotional in my life.”
By giving it their all, Beth, Cody, Deeb, and Cori proved what’s possible when everyone gets a fair shot. That with hard work, ambition, and the right support, no dream is too big. Heidi believes tools like Copilot will continue to amplify this potential. As she puts it: “I believe the partnership between Microsoft and Special Olympics has really married two worlds that will enrich and enhance any athlete’s life, from everyday activities to training in their specific sports. Copilot is for everyone.”
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