“Braelynn is beautiful,” said Tammy said. “And she’s bubbly and she’s a little ham.” Braelynn’s biological mother, Erica Smith, who was battling drug addiction, gave her up for adoption.

Colorado natives Addison Cadwell, Jay Cordova, Braelynn Looney and Sara Walker were among the athletes chosen to attend the four-day event. "It meant a lot to me, ... Cordova, Looney and Walker to ...

Braelynn’s biological parents have been largely absent. Her mother consented to the Dalsing’s adoption in November of 2013. Braelynn was removed from her custody because of drug problems.