Hi! I’m Shannon, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario! I first got involved 41 years ago after seeing athletes playing baseball on my way home — and I’ve been part of Special Olympics ever since. Special Olympics has strengthened my belief that anything is possible. One of my proudest moments was bringing bowling to my school when I …
Neil Lewis
Hi! I’m Neil, and I compete in Soccer for Team Ontario! I first got involved because my daughter is an athlete, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 30 years. Sports have always been important in my life, and Special Olympics has allowed me to stay involved and support athletes. One of my proudest moments was coaching my …
Mandy Gilchrist
Hi! I’m Mandy, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Soccer. I first got involved through coaching softball and have now been part of Special Olympics for two years. Special Olympics has absolutely impacted my life. One of my proudest moments was making the coaching staff for the National Games. I work as an Activity Manager at Cassellholme. Being part …
Laura Gilchrist
Hi! I’m Laura, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Soccer. I first got involved through Shannon and have now been part of Special Olympics for two years. Special Olympics is very rewarding for me. One of my proudest moments was making the coaching staff. I work in long term care. Being part of Team Ontario means I want to …
Carole Lewis
Hi! I’m Carole, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Soccer! I first got involved through a friend and have now been part of Special Olympics for 30 years. Special Olympics has given my daughter a safe and inclusive environment to grow and thrive. There isn’t just one proud moment — watching our athletes achieve their goals has been the …
Matthew Allin
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 …