Hi! I’m Shannon, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario! I first got involved 41 years ago after seeing athletes playing baseball on my way home — and I’ve been part of Special Olympics ever since. Special Olympics has strengthened my belief that anything is possible. One of my proudest moments was bringing bowling to my school when I …
Rodney Robertson
Hi! I’m Rodney, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario. I first got involved after friends and family told me about Special Olympics, and I’ve now been part of it for 10 years. Special Olympics has helped me meet new people. One of my proudest moments was winning Provincials in Brantford. I attend fundraisers in my community. Being part …
Robyn Lewis
Hi! I’m Robyn, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario! I first got involved when a family friend told me about Special Olympics, and I’ve now been part of it for 30 years. Special Olympics has helped me make lots of friends — not just in my own community, but across Ontario and beyond. One of my proudest moments …
Randi Tocher
Hi! I’m Randi, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario. A friend told me about Special Olympics, and I’ve now been part of it for 14 years. Special Olympics helped me find a love of competing, and I really enjoy being part of the Women’s Soccer team. One of my proudest moments was getting my first goal while I …
Neil Lewis
Hi! I’m Neil, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario! I first got involved because my daughter is an athlete, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 30 years. Sports have always been important in my life, and Special Olympics has allowed me to stay involved and support athletes. One of my proudest moments was coaching my …
Mert Gulec
Hi! I’m Mert, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario. My dad helped me get involved with Special Olympics, and I’ve now been part of it for 10 years. Special Olympics helps me meet new people and connect with others. One of my proudest moments was competing in the 2025 Summer Provincial Games with the Burlington soccer team, and …
Megan Peters
Hi! I’m Megan, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario. Sandra made me join, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 10 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to make new friends. One of my proudest moments was going to the Yukon. Being part of Team Ontario makes me feel really proud and excited to be part …
Maya Macinnis
Hi! I’m Maya, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario. I first got involved in high school and have now been part of Special Olympics for three years. Special Olympics has helped me make lots of friends. One of my proudest moments was scoring lots of goals at Provincials. Being part of Team Ontario makes me very proud of …
Mathew Tresnak
Hi! I’m Mathew, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario. I first got involved through public school, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 27 years. Special Olympics has helped me make new friends. One of my proudest moments was winning 2 Provincials. I previously competed in Soccer at the 2013 Vancouver Games. I work as a …
Mandy Gilchrist
Hi! I’m Mandy, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Soccer. I first got involved through coaching softball and have now been part of Special Olympics for two years. Special Olympics has absolutely impacted my life. One of my proudest moments was making the coaching staff for the National Games. I work as an Activity Manager at Cassellholme. Being part …