Hi! I’m Jackie, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Basketball! Volunteering with Special Olympics was on my bucket list after I retired from teaching, and I’ve now been involved for four years. Special Olympics has introduced me to many new friends, and volunteering has been incredibly rewarding. One of my proudest moments was winning gold at Ontario Provincials in …
Gino Vettor
Hi! I’m Gino, and I compete in Basketball for Team Ontario! I first got involved as a translator while helping someone sign up — and that led to 16 years with Special Olympics. Before Special Olympics, my family felt very alone. Now, we’re part of something bigger. One of my proudest moments was winning our first gold medal at Provincials …
Francis Ferlito
Hi! I’m Francis, and I compete in Basketball for Team Ontario! I first got involved through my community, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 12 years. Special Olympics has helped me make new friends and grow through sport. One of my biggest achievements was playing at the Provincial level. Being part of Team Ontario and attending Nationals …
Blair Bastien
Hi! I’m Blair, and I compete in Basketball for Team Ontario! I first got involved through an old friend, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 13 years. Special Olympics has had a full impact on my life. One of my proudest moments was competing in my first World Games in 2023 and winning gold. I’ve also attended …
Austin Norton
Hi! I’m Austin, and I compete in Basketball for Team Ontario! I first got involved through my teacher, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 18 years. Special Olympics has given me the chance to be with my friends and meet new people. One of my proudest achievements has been competing in Basketball, including traveling to Nova Scotia …
Andrew MacLean
Hi! I’m Andrew, and I compete in Basketball for Team Ontario. I first got involved through a friend and jumped in to help with basketball — and it’s been nothing but positive for me ever since. One of my proudest moments was winning Provincials, and being part of Team Ontario (and heading to Medicine Hat) is truly an honour. I …
Adam Vettor
Hi! I’m Adam, and I compete in Basketball for Team Ontario! I first got involved when a family friend introduced us to Special Olympics — and I’ve now been part of the program for 18 years. Special Olympics gives me the chance to stay active in sports and be part of a team. One of my proudest moments was winning …
Kyle Shuttleworth
Hi! I’m Kyle, and I compete in Athletics for Team Ontario! I first got involved when my friend in high school was doing 5-pin bowling, and I decided to join too — that was 23 years ago. Special Olympics has given me so many friends and incredible opportunities. One of my proudest moments was going to the National Games in …
Brooklyn Saint
Hi! I’m Brooklyn, and I compete in Athletics for Team Ontario! I first got involved after a family friend told us about Special Olympics, and I’ve now been part of it for eight years. Special Olympics has helped me meet new people and be part of something special. One of my proudest moments was winning three gold medals and one …
Cheyenne Zuchkan
Hi! I’m Cheyenne, and I compete in Athletics for Team Ontario! I first got involved with Special Olympics by joining my local program, and I’ve now been part of it for two years. Special Olympics has impacted my life by teaching me teamwork and helping me grow as an athlete. One of my proudest moments was achieving my goal of …