Hi! I’m Arien, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario. I first got involved in high school and have now been part of Special Olympics for two years. Special Olympics has helped me learn to trust and enjoy sports. One of my proudest moments was scoring the last goal to qualify for Nationals. I work as a dishwasher at …
Alisha Windsor
Hi! I’m Alisha, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario. I first got involved after being told about the program from a worker, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 10 years. Special Olympics has made me feel included. It has allowed me to travel and make new friends. One of my biggest sport achievements was representing …
Abbi Miller
Hi! I’m Abbi, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario. I first got involved through my teacher, who is now my coach, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for six years. Special Olympics has helped me meet so many great friends. I love to play lots of different sports, and I am very competitive. I always try …
Yanhong Dewan
Hi! I’m Yanhong, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario! I first got involved in Grade 5 at Sacred Heart School, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 20 years. Special Olympics keeps me busy and active, and I’ve built many friendships along the way. One of my proudest moments was going to Thunder Bay for …
Nicole Vespa
Hi! I’m Nicole, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario. I first got involved through a friend, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 19 years. Special Olympics makes me happy, and I want to be in a leadership role sometimes. One of my proudest moments was competing at the Provincial Games. I first started at …
Maria Emery
Hi! I’m Maria, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario. I started with track and then rhythmic gymnastics — my mom got me registered. I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for eight years. Special Olympics has given me a safe space to be myself and a place where friends accept me for who I am and where …
Laura Conquest
Hi! I’m Laura, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario! I first got involved after a family member told me about Special Olympics, and I’ve now been part of the program for 13 years. Special Olympics has helped me stay physically active and build confidence. One of my proudest moments was qualifying for the 2026 Summer National Games. …
Kimana Mar
Hi! I’m Kimana, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario! I first got involved after meeting an athlete at a Special Olympics golf tournament. I found out more information, and my parents considered the opportunity for me to join. Special Olympics gave me the ability to be an athlete in a sport I love. That impact has transferred …
Keira Ward
Hi! I’m Keira, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario! I first got involved because of my mom, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 10 years. Special Olympics has helped me make friends and grow through sport. My biggest sport achievement so far has been making it to Provincials. Being part of Team Ontario means …
Jocelyn Rowell
Hi! I’m Jocelyn, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario. My mom took me to my first gymnastics class, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 12 years. Special Olympics has helped me make friends — first meeting Brittany, Jessica, and Victoria, and becoming best friends afterwards. One of my proudest moments was getting a gold …