Yanhong Dewan

Hi! I’m Yanhong, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario! I first got involved in Grade 5 at Sacred Heart School, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 20 years. Special Olympics keeps me busy and active, and I’ve built many friendships along the way. One of my proudest moments was going to Thunder Bay for …

Nicole Vespa

Hi! I’m Nicole, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario. I first got involved through a friend, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 19 years. Special Olympics makes me happy, and I want to be in a leadership role sometimes. One of my proudest moments was competing at the Provincial Games. I first started at …

Maria Emery

Hi! I’m Maria, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario. I started with track and then rhythmic gymnastics — my mom got me registered. I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for eight years. Special Olympics has given me a safe space to be myself and a place where friends accept me for who I am and where …