Hi! I’m Matthew, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Powerlifting. I first got involved after attending a practice and knowing it was something I wanted to be part of. I also wanted to provide information and experience to aid the athletes I coach. Special Olympics has had a huge impact on my life. Working a stressful job, it has …
Danny Ouellette
Hi! I’m Danny, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Powerlifting. I first got involved when I was asked to start the powerlifting program in Ottawa, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for seven years. It has been an amazingly rewarding experience to support these athletes with something they love. One of my proudest moments has been seeing …
Candace-Rose Joiner
Hi! I’m Candace-Rose, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Powerlifting. I first got involved through my college program at Canadore College for Strength and Sports Conditioning, where volunteer opportunities allowed me to work with the North Bay Special Olympics team. I had also helped in the life skills program in high school, and I have loved every moment of …
Victoria Murdoch
Hi! I’m Victoria, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Golf. I started our local club 26 years ago because my son wanted to play sports, and I’ve now been involved for 26 years. I coach 8 sports and would not even imagine not being involved. One of my proudest moments was being a swim coach at World Games. I …
Mike Granton
Hi! I’m Mike, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Golf. I first got involved when I was asked to volunteer. Special Olympics has impacted my life because I love to coach smiling athletes. One of my proudest moments was being a 10-time Ontario postal curling champion. I also participated in 2018 Antigonish. Being part of Team Ontario means mission …
Logan Ernst
Hi! I’m Logan, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Golf. I first got involved through coaching golf and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 10 years. Special Olympics has given me great memories and lifetime friendships. One of my proudest moments has been helping coach golf. I stay active through LETR …
Christina Craig
Hi! I’m Christina, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Golf. I thought I was volunteering for one afternoon of curling — and 13 years later, I’m now a coach for curling and golf and still going strong. Special Olympics has impacted my life for the better — the athletes inspire me every day. One of my proudest moments has …
Chad Wilson
Hi! I’m Chad, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Golf. I first got involved by starting to coach basketball and bowling, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 26 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to meet and connect with a great group of individuals from across the province. One of my proudest moments was being asked …
Sheila Hainsworth
Hi! I’m Sheila, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Bocce! I joined the Milton Special Olympics Facebook group and quickly became involved — I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for six years. After volunteering with golf, I saw firsthand the impact of the program and became even more committed. One of my proudest moments as a coach has …
Sarah Dereski
Hi! I’m Sarah, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Bocce! I was introduced to Special Olympics 12 years ago through the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Coaching in Special Olympics has become so much more than just teaching sport — it’s about learning from athletes and building community. One of my proudest moments has been watching athletes grow and succeed …