The IdeaTek Athlete of the Month: Cortney Gerling

The IdeaTek Athlete of the Month for June is Cortney Gerling!

Cortney has been competing with the Olathe Trailblazers for 16 years, showing heart and hustle in sports like basketball, track, soccer, powerlifting, and more!

Off the field, she’s just as inspiring — volunteering in her community, helping with food drives, and working at Hope Academy, where she’s been making a difference for over 14 years.

Cortney is the definition of strength, spirit, and service. Watch her story now and get to know this month’s amazing athlete!

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In June, Team Kansas will represent our state at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games — competing against thousands of athletes from across the country. For many, it’s the biggest moment of their athletic career.

But here’s the reality: getting our team to Minnesota doesn’t happen without serious community support. Travel, uniforms, equipment, meals, and competition fees add up fast. Every dollar raised goes directly toward making sure our athletes can focus on one thing — competing their hearts out.