Hi! I’m Justin, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario. I got involved with Special Olympics when I met my girlfriend in basketball — her name is Paula Finamore — and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 11 years.
To me, Special Olympics is about meeting new friends, hanging out with athletes, and having tons of fun while getting exercise.
One of my biggest achievements was at Kitchener-Waterloo, having bronze, silver, and gold around my neck.
I have competed in Basketball and Swimming at Nationals.
I work at Hartland Zehrs in Guelph, Ontario, as a front-end packer.
I stay active by working out in my condo in Guelph and doing tutoring and other activities.
Being part of Team Ontario means fulfilling my dreams — bowling is something that makes sense in my life right now.
My advice? Just have fun and make friends along the way.