Hi! I’m Jacob, and I compete in Golf for Team Ontario. I first got involved through friends and school, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has given me wonderful new experiences. One of my proudest moments was winning a gold medal in floor hockey at the National Winter Games. I have been recognized …
Donald Clarke-Cruicksank
Hi! I’m Donald, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario. I first got involved through baseball and have now been part of Special Olympics for seven years. Special Olympics brought me to sports. One of my proudest moments was winning gold at Provincials. Being part of Team Ontario is great — I’m happy Brampton called me up to play …
Amiera Black
Hi! I’m Amiera, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has helped grow my swim family and introduced me to so many new friends. I’m excited to share this Team Ontario experience with my favorite coach — my mom. I’m new to my current Special Olympics community …
Vanessa Barresi
Hi! I’m Vanessa, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario! I started in Rhythmic Gymnastics and later switched to Tenpin, and I’ve now been involved for 10 years. Special Olympics has helped me make so many good friends and grow as a person. One of my proudest moments was participating in the Provincial Games and working my way toward …
Spencer McDonald
Hi! I’m Spencer, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario. I first got involved after being told about it by a community member, Aimee Burtch, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 7 years. Special Olympics has helped me meet a lot of new friends, have fun, and travel to new places. One of my proudest moments …
Ryan Kulikowski
Hi! I’m Ryan, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario! I first got involved in Special Olympics through Track and Field in elementary school, and I’ve now been part of the community for 15 years. Special Olympics showed me that I’m not alone and helped me grow as a person. One of my proudest achievements was going to the …
Michael Buzit
Hi! I’m Michael, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario! I first got involved when a friend invited me while I was bowling recreationally, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 12 years. I really enjoy the competitive aspect of sport and pushing myself to improve. One of my proudest moments was winning three medals at a …
Michael Brioux
Hi! I’m Michael, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario. I first got involved through my grandpa and have now been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has impacted my life a lot — I have met some of my closest friends through Special Olympics. One of my proudest moments was scoring the gold medal goal …
Melissa “Missy” Spence
Hi! I’m Missy, and I’m proud to represent Team Ontario in Tenpin Bowling! 🎳 I’ve been involved with Special Olympics for 12 years. I first got involved when I met a friend through SOO 10 Pin Bowling — and from there, everything grew. Special Olympics has had a big impact on my life. It’s helped me meet new people, make …
Justin Cremasco
Hi! I’m Justin, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario. I got involved with Special Olympics when I met my girlfriend in basketball — her name is Paula Finamore — and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 11 years. To me, Special Olympics is about meeting new friends, hanging out with athletes, and having tons of fun …