Hi! I’m Jesse, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved because my friends were in it, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 21 years. Special Olympics has made a big difference in my life. I used to get in trouble and was stressed — it has changed my life. One of my …

Hi! I’m Jason, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved in Special Olympics through swimming and bowling, and I’ve now been part of the movement for 31 years. Special Olympics has had a huge impact on my life. I see myself as an athlete — just like Eric Liddell. One of my proudest moments was …

Hi! I’m Jack, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. My parents signed me up, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for four years. Special Olympics has been great. One of my proudest moments is swimming. I have previously participated in figure skating. I work at Tim Hortons. Being part of Team Ontario feels good. My advice? …

Hi! I’m Harris, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I was invited to join my local Special Olympics activities, and I’ve now been involved for 25 years. Through Special Olympics, I’ve made lots of friends and built lasting connections. One of my proudest moments was competing at the Provincial Games in Guelph. I work two days a week …

Hi! I’m Gael, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved by swimming with my Ottawa community and have now been part of Special Olympics for 16 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to socialize and be involved in various activities and sports. One of my proudest moments includes various participation and medals during Provincials, Nationals, …

Hi! I’m Erin, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved in Special Olympics through track and field and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 10 years. One of my proudest moments was basketball. I go to fundraisers in my community. Being part of Team Ontario is great. My advice? Playing sports make making …

Hi! I’m Emily, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. My mom found out about Special Olympics when I was a baby, and I’ve now been part of it for 10 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to make friends and travel. One of my proudest moments was being inducted into the Hall of Fame and receiving the Hero …

Hi! I’m Daniel, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved after watching Special Olympics Games on TV — and I knew I wanted to be part of it. I’ve now been involved for 26 years. Special Olympics has given me opportunities to travel and compete. One of my proudest moments was competing at the 2019 …

Hi! I’m Connor, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved through Community Living Burlington and have now been part of Special Olympics for 20 years. Special Olympics has helped me make friends. One of my proudest moments was winning a silver medal at Worlds. I stay active in my community through fundraising. Being part of …

Hi! I’m Christopher, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved through my teacher at school, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 34 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to travel, meet new people, and compete internationally. I’ve won gold medals for Canada in Germany and Austria and have competed in Sudbury (Athletics), …