Hi! I’m Mike, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Golf. I first got involved when Tess started 5-pin bowling, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 24 years. Special Olympics has taught me many lessons about inclusion, diversity, and the ability of sport to change people’s lives and build their confidence and self-esteem. One of my proudest …
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 …
Michael James
Hi! I’m Michael, and I compete in Golf for Team Ontario. I was asked to participate, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 10 years. Special Olympics has been a great life experience. One of my proudest moments was making two National golf teams. I previously participated in Golf at Nationals in 2018 in Antigonish. Being part of …
Lorinne Russell
Hi! I’m Lorinne, and I compete in Golf for Team Ontario. I started in Track and Field in Oakville when I was 25, and then started golfing when I was 40 in Florida. I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 30 years. Special Olympics has helped me make lots of friends and enjoy traveling to different places. One of …
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 …
Krystian Pushka
Hi! I’m Krystian, and I compete in Golf for Team Ontario. I first got involved when a friend gave me the name of the coach for the golf team, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 9 years. Special Olympics has helped me with my confidence, and I’ve met lots of friends. One of my proudest moments was …
Jason Lim
Hi! I’m Jason, and I compete in Golf for Team Ontario. I first got involved through playing sports and have now been part of Special Olympics for 11 years. Special Olympics has helped me make lots of friends. One of my proudest moments was going to the National Games. I stay active by playing basketball and curling in the winter. …
Jamie Chambers
Hi! I’m Jamie, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Golf. I first got involved through a friend and have now been part of Special Olympics for three years. Special Olympics has helped me make new friends and enjoy teaching the athletes. One of my proudest moments was breaking par. I stay active through coaching. Being part of Team Ontario …
Jacqueline Kowal
Hi! I’m Jacqueline, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Golf. I first got involved through a friend whose son was in Special Olympics, and I’ve now been part of it for 9 years. Special Olympics has helped me meet lots of other parents with kids similar to mine and makes me feel part of a community. One of my …
Harold Lang
Hi! I’m Harold, and I compete in Golf for Team Ontario. I first got involved through my daughter being involved with swimming, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 20 years. Special Olympics has made me more aware of the need to help in any way I can in the sports I’m involved in. I’ve always had the …