Hi! I’m Donald, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario. I first got involved when a teacher showed me how to bowl in high school, and I’ve stuck with it ever since. I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 25 years. Special Olympics has been pretty good over the years. I’ve met a lot of different people at …
Brody Hill
Hi! I’m Brody, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario. I first got involved by starting in school and have now been part of Special Olympics for 12 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to travel and meet people. One of my proudest moments was getting a bronze in Abu Dhabi and meeting Avril Lavigne. I have participated in …
Brenda Budarick
Hi! I’m Brenda, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Tenpin. I first got involved by starting a bowling program at my bowling center, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 18 years. Special Olympics has brought much joy through helping the athletes. One of my proudest moments is really enjoying working with the athletes on a regular …
Bradley Veraart
Hi! I’m Bradley, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario! I started in 5-pin bowling and have now been involved in Special Olympics for 14 years. Special Olympics has helped me meet lots of good people and build friendships. One of my proudest moments was being named Athlete of the Year for 2022–2023. Being part of Team Ontario is …
Bill Denneny
Hi! I’m Bill, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Tenpin. I first got involved by watching athletes in my community and have now been part of Special Olympics for 12 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to help athletes attend Provincial, National, and World Games. One of my proudest moments was preparing a local athlete to attend World Games. …
Aidan McCandless
Hi! I’m Aidan, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario! I first learned about Special Olympics when a pamphlet came home from school, and I’ve been involved for 12 years. Special Olympics keeps me fit, active, and connected with friends. One of my favourite highlights was winning gold. Being part of Team Ontario makes me feel very proud. My …
Sara Padt
Hi! I’m Sara, and I’m proud to be a Swimming Coach with Team Ontario! I first got involved because my mom helped start our first local teams, and I’ve been part of Special Olympics for 9 years. Special Olympics has helped develop my passion, empathy, and leadership skills. Being selected as part of the management staff for Nationals means a …
Zoe Barnes
Hi! I’m Zoe, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved through a parents’ program for people who have disabilities and have now been part of Special Olympics for 25 years. Special Olympics has helped me live a healthy and active lifestyle and accomplish many different goals. One of my proudest moments was making Team Canada …
Victoria McDonald
Hi! I’m Victoria, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. A friend invited me out for tryouts, and I made it — and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 11 years. Special Olympics has helped me meet new friends, helped me not be so shy, and shown me there is no judgement. One of my proudest moments …
Tin Nguyen
Hi! I’m Tin, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved with Special Olympics 11 years ago and have been part of the LaSalle-Windsor community ever since. Special Olympics has helped me maintain my fitness and stay active. One of my biggest sport achievements has been reaching higher levels of competition in swimming. I stay active …