Hi! I’m Thomas, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario. I first got involved when a letter came in the mail, which helped me get started. Special Olympics has helped me become more of a team player, and I’ve made a lot of good friends. One of my proudest moments was making it to Nationals. I work at an …

Hi! I’m Michael, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario. I first got involved through basketball and have now been part of Special Olympics for 20 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to make new friends. One of my proudest moments was getting to go to the AUE. I work at Sarang Kitchen, where I serve customers. I tell …

Hi! I’m Marley, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario. I first started in Special Olympics with five pin bowling — my mom put me in it to get more social. Special Olympics has made me more confident and social and has kept me in shape. One of my proudest moments was winning gold at the Berlin World Games …

Hi! I’m Josee, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario. I first got involved by going to registration at fall sign-up and never looked back. I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has helped me make a lot more friends, become a lot less shy, and be more outgoing. One of my proudest moments …

Hi! I’m Jason, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario. I first got involved at school and have now been part of Special Olympics for 13 years. Special Olympics has helped me meet lots of people. One of my proudest moments was going to Provincials in Kitchener for the first time and winning 3 gold medals. I stay active …

Hi! I’m Jasmyn, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario! I first got involved through one of my teachers in grade school and have now been part of Special Olympics for 19 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to make friends and compete in sports I love. One of my biggest achievements was being selected to attend the Canada …

Hi! I’m Eric, and I compete in Powerlifting for Team Ontario. My dad encouraged me to try it out, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 17 years. I’ve enjoyed the experience from working out and having a sense of community with my team. One of my proudest moments was winning gold at the Vancouver National Games. I …

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 …

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 …