Hi! I’m Riley, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario! I joined Special Olympics when I turned 16 and started in skiing and softball. It’s been amazing meeting new friends and competing at different levels. One of my proudest moments was going to the Provincial Games in Brantford. Being part of Team Ontario is an incredible opportunity, and I’m …

Hi! I’m Kelsey, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario! I first got involved through family and friends and have now been part of Special Olympics for nine years. Special Olympics has helped me grow personally and develop strong team-building skills. I’ve previously participated at Nationals in Curling. I’m self-employed making knitted items and stay active in my community …

Hi! I’m John, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario! I first got involved through word of mouth, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 28 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to meet new people and try new sports. One of my proudest moments was being part of Team Ontario and going to Nationals for Softball. …

Hi! I’m Fred, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario! I first got involved through my mom and stepdad, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 27 years. Special Olympics has impacted my life positively in so many ways. One of my proudest moments was winning silver at Nationals in Nova Scotia for Softball. I work as …

Hi! I’m Eric, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario! I actually started out as a volunteer before becoming an athlete, and I’ve now been involved in Special Olympics for 22 years. Special Olympics has had a positive impact on my life and helped me grow as a person. One of my proudest moments has been being able to …

Hi! I’m Devin, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario! I first got involved in Special Olympics through floor hockey, and I’ve been competing for four years now. Special Olympics has given me the chance to grow, compete, and be part of a team. One of my biggest achievements was winning Special Olympics Softball Provincials. I’ve always wanted to …

Hi! I’m Danielle, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Softball. I first got involved when we heard about Special Olympics while moving, and we joined for my son. Special Olympics has been life changing for my son Jaxon — he’s much happier, and it’s incredible to see. One of my proudest moments has been watching the team play so …

Hi! I’m Dan, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario! I first got involved through coaching softball in Aurora, and I’ve been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has helped me develop patience and empathy. One of my proudest moments was attending National Games for the first time. I stay involved in my community through Community …

Hi! I’m Damian (you can call me Derf Jr), and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario. My family has played for over 25 years, and I grew up playing softball. Special Olympics has impacted my life by giving me hope that there is a safe place. My proudest moment was winning all 4 provincial games, and being part of …

Hi! I’m Clarista, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario. I got involved through word of mouth, and Special Olympics has helped me with my disability. One of my proudest moments is when I hit the ball and ran home — that feeling stays with me. Going to Nationals again with my softball team means a lot to me… …