Hi! I’m Jacob, and I compete in Golf for Team Ontario. I first got involved through friends and school, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has given me wonderful new experiences. One of my proudest moments was winning a gold medal in floor hockey at the National Winter Games. I have been recognized …
Donald Clarke-Cruicksank
Hi! I’m Donald, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario. I first got involved through baseball and have now been part of Special Olympics for seven years. Special Olympics brought me to sports. One of my proudest moments was winning gold at Provincials. Being part of Team Ontario is great — I’m happy Brampton called me up to play …
Amiera Black
Hi! I’m Amiera, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has helped grow my swim family and introduced me to so many new friends. I’m excited to share this Team Ontario experience with my favorite coach — my mom. I’m new to my current Special Olympics community …
Val Nyout
Hi! I’m Val, and I’m part of Team Ontario as Mission Staff. I first got involved when my parents got me involved, and I’ve been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has helped me make new friends and have fun. One of my proudest moments was winning medals at the National Games in Newfoundland. I’ve also participated …
Samantha Damiani
Hi! I’m Samantha, and I’m part of Team Ontario as Mission Staff. I first started coaching floor hockey as an excuse to stay out late — my brother was an athlete on the team and I didn’t think it was fair he got to stay up later than me. I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 26 years. Special …
Nicole Van Lierop
Hi! I’m Nicole, and I’m proud to serve as Mission Staff for Team Ontario! I first got involved when I was asked to help start a new sport program — and that opportunity led to 15 years of involvement. Special Olympics has shown me the true meaning of sport and teamwork. One of my proudest moments has been seeing multiple …
Peggy Fry
Hi! I’m Peggy, and I’m part of Team Ontario as Mission Staff. I first got involved as a parent, helping support the start of Active Start in Orono, NB, and supporting my son in his journey in NB, NS, and AB. I later volunteered on the community council in Labrador West and was thrilled to join the community council with …
Vanessa Barresi
Hi! I’m Vanessa, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario! I started in Rhythmic Gymnastics and later switched to Tenpin, and I’ve now been involved for 10 years. Special Olympics has helped me make so many good friends and grow as a person. One of my proudest moments was participating in the Provincial Games and working my way toward …
Spencer McDonald
Hi! I’m Spencer, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario. I first got involved after being told about it by a community member, Aimee Burtch, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 7 years. Special Olympics has helped me meet a lot of new friends, have fun, and travel to new places. One of my proudest moments …
Ryan Kulikowski
Hi! I’m Ryan, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario! I first got involved in Special Olympics through Track and Field in elementary school, and I’ve now been part of the community for 15 years. Special Olympics showed me that I’m not alone and helped me grow as a person. One of my proudest achievements was going to the …