Hi! I’m Peter, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Golf. I first got involved by taking my daughter to the practice range at a Special Olympics practice. Special Olympics has given my daughter confidence not only in her golf abilities but also confidence in herself. One of my proudest moments was when my daughter qualified for the Berlin World …
Patricia Hall
Hi! I’m Patricia, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Golf. I first got involved when I managed a floor hockey team for my son, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 25 years. Special Olympics has made everything more aware of people with disabilities. One of my proudest moments has been watching the athletes succeed. I have …
Natasha Stasiuk
Hi! I’m Natasha, and I compete in Golf for Team Ontario. I first applied to join Special Olympics Oakville golf, but a coach recommended Mississauga since the golfers were at a higher level. Later, while playing at the Ontario Adaptive Open, the coach from Hamilton Competitive Olympics golf approached me. The level was higher, and we played on real golf …
Mitch Houlahan
Hi! I’m Mitch, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Golf. I first got involved when my younger brother became a Special Olympics golfer and asked me to caddy his first tournament — and I’ve been riding his coattails ever since. Each Special Olympics event you go to, and the many people you meet along the way, combine to impact …
Mike Trojan
Hi! I’m Mike, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Golf. I first got involved when Tess started 5-pin bowling, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 24 years. Special Olympics has taught me many lessons about inclusion, diversity, and the ability of sport to change people’s lives and build their confidence and self-esteem. One of my proudest …
Michael James
Hi! I’m Michael, and I compete in Golf for Team Ontario. I was asked to participate, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 10 years. Special Olympics has been a great life experience. One of my proudest moments was making two National golf teams. I previously participated in Golf at Nationals in 2018 in Antigonish. Being part of …
Lorinne Russell
Hi! I’m Lorinne, and I compete in Golf for Team Ontario. I started in Track and Field in Oakville when I was 25, and then started golfing when I was 40 in Florida. I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 30 years. Special Olympics has helped me make lots of friends and enjoy traveling to different places. One of …
Krystian Pushka
Hi! I’m Krystian, and I compete in Golf for Team Ontario. I first got involved when a friend gave me the name of the coach for the golf team, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 9 years. Special Olympics has helped me with my confidence, and I’ve met lots of friends. One of my proudest moments was …
Jason Lim
Hi! I’m Jason, and I compete in Golf for Team Ontario. I first got involved through playing sports and have now been part of Special Olympics for 11 years. Special Olympics has helped me make lots of friends. One of my proudest moments was going to the National Games. I stay active by playing basketball and curling in the winter. …
Jamie Chambers
Hi! I’m Jamie, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Golf. I first got involved through a friend and have now been part of Special Olympics for three years. Special Olympics has helped me make new friends and enjoy teaching the athletes. One of my proudest moments was breaking par. I stay active through coaching. Being part of Team Ontario …

