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 Karim, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved through friends, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 10 years. I’ve competed at Provincials twice and have won two gold medals and one silver — moments I’m really proud of. I’m active in my community through leadership roles, and I also work …

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 …

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 …