Hi! I’m Marley, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario. I first started in Special Olympics with five pin bowling — my mom put me in it to get more social. Special Olympics has made me more confident and social and has kept me in shape. One of my proudest moments was winning gold at the Berlin World Games …
Josee Seguin
Hi! I’m Josee, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario. I first got involved by going to registration at fall sign-up and never looked back. I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has helped me make a lot more friends, become a lot less shy, and be more outgoing. One of my proudest moments …
Jason Foster
Hi! I’m Jason, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario. I first got involved at school and have now been part of Special Olympics for 13 years. Special Olympics has helped me meet lots of people. One of my proudest moments was going to Provincials in Kitchener for the first time and winning 3 gold medals. I stay active …
Jasmyn Kersey
Hi! I’m Jasmyn, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario! I first got involved through one of my teachers in grade school and have now been part of Special Olympics for 19 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to make friends and compete in sports I love. One of my biggest achievements was being selected to attend the Canada …
Eric Kaija
Hi! I’m Eric, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario. My dad encouraged me to try it out, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 17 years. I’ve enjoyed the experience from working out and having a sense of community with my team. One of my proudest moments was winning gold at the Vancouver National Games. I …
Danny Ouellette
Hi! I’m Danny, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Powerlifting. I first got involved when I was asked to start the powerlifting program in Ottawa, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for seven years. It has been an amazingly rewarding experience to support these athletes with something they love. One of my proudest moments has been seeing …
Candace-Rose Joiner
Hi! I’m Candace-Rose, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Powerlifting. I first got involved through my college program at Canadore College for Strength and Sports Conditioning, where volunteer opportunities allowed me to work with the North Bay Special Olympics team. I had also helped in the life skills program in high school, and I have loved every moment of …
Andre Goulet
Hi! I’m Andre, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario. I first got involved through a co-worker at my dad’s old workplace, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 19 years. Special Olympics has impacted my life — yes. One of my proudest moments was deadlifting 501 pounds at the World Games in Abu Dhabi. I have …
Alex Bevacqua
Hi! I’m Alex, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario. My dad signed me up, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for seven years. Special Olympics gives me a chance to compete in competitions. One of my proudest moments has been getting very strong. Being part of Team Ontario makes me very happy. My advice? Get very …
William Ypma
Hi! I’m William, and I compete in Golf for Team Ontario! I first got involved through Community Living in Tillsonburg, and Special Olympics has become a special part of my life. I’ve competed at Nationals before in 2018 for Bocce, and now I’m proud to represent my community again — this time in Golf. One of my proudest moments has …