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 …
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 …
Chris Exel
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 — …
Christina Campbell
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 …
Dylan Armstrong
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 …
Emma Steinbacher
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. …