Hi! I’m Rose, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first learned about Special Olympics from my Grade 9 teacher, and I’ve now been involved for 14 years. Special Olympics has made a big difference in my life — especially through staying active and building strength. One of my proudest achievements has been making it to the Canada …

Hi! I’m Michael, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. My parents signed me up, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 21 years. Special Olympics has helped me with my physical and mental health and allowed me to meet new people. One of my proudest moments was being named Athlete of the Year and getting 2nd …

Hi! I’m Mark, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I’ve been part of Special Olympics for 25 years. I can’t remember exactly how I first got involved, but it’s been a big part of my life ever since. Special Olympics has helped me make friends. One of my proudest moments was earning 3 gold medals at the Waterloo …

Hi! I’m Kimberley, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved with my speedskating team heading to a Toronto meet back in 2020, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 5 years. Special Olympics has helped with my confidence and believing in myself more, and I’ve met new friends and members. One of my …

Hi! I’m Kevin, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. My parents introduced me to Special Olympics in curling, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. I’ve made many new friends through all the sports I play. One of my proudest moments is attending Nationals for bocce and many Provincial Games for curling and swimming. …

Hi! I’m Kayla, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved because of my mom, and I’ve now been swimming with Special Olympics for 20 years. Swimming has been part of my life for a long time and keeps me active and focused. One of my biggest achievements was going to the Canada Games in 2017 …

Hi! I’m Kara, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved with Special Olympics through my community, and I’ve now been part of the program for 15 years. Special Olympics has helped me become more independent and confident. One of my proudest moments was finding out I made Team Ontario. I work at Sobeys pushing carts …

Hi! I’m Justin, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved through Challenger League and have now been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has helped me meet new friends while staying healthy and active. One of my proudest moments was winning Nationals Gold in Antigonish with the Durham Falcons. I also participated …

Hi! I’m Julia, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved when another family introduced us to Special Olympics, and I’ve now been part of the community for 17 years. Special Olympics gives me opportunities to participate in sport and represent my community. One of my biggest achievements has been becoming stronger and continuing to grow …