Alex Singleton hosts second annual cornhole fundraiser for Special Olympics

Alex Singleton used cornhole to do more than fill an evening in Edgewater. The Broncos linebacker turned Citizen’s Park into a fundraiser for Special Olympics Colorado, blending a fast, social format with a cause that reaches more than 30,300 children and adults with intellectual disabilities at no cost to them or their families.

The second annual Special Olympics Cornhole Tournament ran Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with check-in from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., tournament play from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and awards and prizes at 7:30 p.m. The 21-plus event also included games, giveaways and sponsor opportunities, giving the night the feel of a competitive gathering and a fundraiser at the same time.

That mix suits cornhole better than almost any other charity format. The sport is easy to stage, easy to follow and welcoming to participants of different ages and abilities, which makes it a natural fit for Special Olympics work. At Citizen’s Park, the game became the vehicle for a broader message about inclusion, with the fundraising tied directly to an organization that offers year-round sports, training, competitions, health screenings and leadership opportunities.

Singleton’s connection to Special Olympics is personal, not promotional. He has said his older sister, Ashley, has competed in Special Olympics for more than 20 years, and he has been involved since childhood. He also serves as a local and national ambassador for the organization, a role that has kept him tied to its athletes and events long after the cameras move on.

His commitment also has stayed active inside the Broncos orbit. After re-signing with Denver in March 2026, Singleton texted Special Olympics Colorado soon after the deal, another sign that the relationship is ongoing and not limited to a one-day appearance. The fundraiser followed the same path as a 2025 cornhole tournament at Citizen’s Park that brought in support from teammates including Will Sherman, Justin Strnad and Zach Triner.

The cornhole event also fits into a wider run of football-adjacent Special Olympics moments around Singleton. In September 2025, he took part in the Broncos’ first-ever Unified Flag Football Jamboree with Special Olympics Colorado, reinforcing how athlete-backed events can stretch the sport’s reach beyond its core audience while keeping the attention on the people it serves.