Hi! I’m Chris, and I compete in Athletics for Team Ontario. I got involved through our City Councillor after volunteering as an election scrutineer — he asked why I wasn’t in Special Olympics… and a few sports later, here I am headed to Nationals! Special Olympics has been amazing for me, especially after moving to Timmins four years ago — …

Hi! I’m Christina, and I compete in Athletics for Team Ontario! I first got involved through AHCL in Sundridge and have now been part of Special Olympics for 19 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to visit new places and make new friends. One of my proudest moments was going to Nationals for the second time. Being part of Team …

Hi! I’m Dylan, and I compete in Athletics for Team Ontario. I got involved in Special Olympics by asking around and found out about it through Parry Bird, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 20 years. Special Olympics has opened my eyes to new opportunities and new people through different sports. One of my biggest sport achievements …

Hi! I’m Emma, and I compete in Athletics for Team Ontario! I first found Special Olympics through a website, and I’ve now been involved for four years. Special Olympics has been a joy in my life. Making it to the National Games is a highlight for me, and it means a lot — especially knowing how proud my family is. …

Hi! I’m JJ, and I compete in Athletics for Team Ontario! I first got involved through softball, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 24 years. Special Olympics has had a very big impact on my life. One of my proudest moments was winning gold in golf in Caledon. I’ve also competed in golf at Nationals before. I …

Hi! I’m Jaxon, and I compete in Athletics for Team Ontario. I first got involved by joining the softball team. Being part of Special Olympics has been awesome — it’s made me feel very happy. One of my proudest moments was winning gold medals with my team, and making Team Ontario means everything to me. I’m so proud to represent …

Hi! I’m Jenn, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Athletics! I first got involved through a friend, and I’ve been part of Special Olympics for eight years. Special Olympics has been special because my daughter loves seeing all her friends. One of my proudest moments is being able to be my daughter’s assistant. I work as a Kindergarten teacher …

Hi! I’m Jessica, and I compete in Athletics for Team Ontario! My mom found a program in our community after seeing it on TV, and that’s how my 29-year journey with Special Olympics began. Special Olympics has helped me make friends and build confidence. One of my proudest moments was making Team Ontario for Athletics at the last National Games. …

Hi! I’m Joshua, and I compete in Athletics for Team Ontario! I first got involved through my gym teacher, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for six years. Special Olympics has helped me grow as a person and build confidence. One of my proudest moments was hitting a buzzer-beater shot in basketball — a moment I’ll never forget. …