USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Donny Furrey

Hometown: Hays
Sport: Basketball

Donny Furrey, from Hays, Kansas, is excited to represent Team Kansas in basketball at the Special Olympics USA Games. Besides basketball, Donny has competed in various sports. Through Special Olympics, Donny has found meaningful goals to work toward while building friendships with teammates and athletes from across the community.

For Donny, staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can sometimes be a challenge, but he continues to push himself by practicing regularly and exercising more often. He is committed to improving his skills and staying involved in sports. 

Beyond athletics, Donny enjoys giving back to his community by volunteering at a local movie theater whenever he can. He admires his dad the most, as they enjoy spending time together and making the most out of life. Donny also has a fun hidden talent! He loves to dance and can breakdance.

As he prepares for his first World Games experience, Donny is excited for the opportunity to meet new people, compete at a high level, and create lasting memories. He has been practicing weekly and continuing to work on his job skills while preparing for this incredible opportunity. His energy, dedication, and love for sport make him a proud representative of Special Olympics Kansas.

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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.