Hi! I’m Eric, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario! I actually started out as a volunteer before becoming an athlete, and I’ve now been involved in Special Olympics for 22 years. Special Olympics has had a positive impact on my life and helped me grow as a person. One of my proudest moments has been being able to …
Devin Frogley
Hi! I’m Devin, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario! I first got involved in Special Olympics through floor hockey, and I’ve been competing for four years now. Special Olympics has given me the chance to grow, compete, and be part of a team. One of my biggest achievements was winning Special Olympics Softball Provincials. I’ve always wanted to …
Danielle Barton
Hi! I’m Danielle, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Softball. I first got involved when we heard about Special Olympics while moving, and we joined for my son. Special Olympics has been life changing for my son Jaxon — he’s much happier, and it’s incredible to see. One of my proudest moments has been watching the team play so …
Dan Banks
Hi! I’m Dan, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario! I first got involved through coaching softball in Aurora, and I’ve been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has helped me develop patience and empathy. One of my proudest moments was attending National Games for the first time. I stay involved in my community through Community …
Damian “Derf Jr” Raynor-Gates
Hi! I’m Damian (you can call me Derf Jr), and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario. My family has played for over 25 years, and I grew up playing softball. Special Olympics has impacted my life by giving me hope that there is a safe place. My proudest moment was winning all 4 provincial games, and being part of …
Clarista Ardiel
Hi! I’m Clarista, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario. I got involved through word of mouth, and Special Olympics has helped me with my disability. One of my proudest moments is when I hit the ball and ran home — that feeling stays with me. Going to Nationals again with my softball team means a lot to me… …
Brook Leask
Hi! I’m Brook, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario! I first got involved when a friend invited me, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for five years. Special Olympics has given me the chance to try new things and grow as an athlete. One of my proudest moments was playing at Provincials — and now Nationals! …
Brad Burns
Hi! I’m Brad, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario! I first got involved through 10-pin bowling and then expanded into other sports over the past 10 years. Special Olympics has given me the chance to grow, compete, and be part of an amazing team. One of my biggest achievements was qualifying for Nationals — and I’ve previously attended …
Bianca Raynor-Gates
Hi! I’m Bianca, and I compete in Softball for Team Ontario! I first got involved because my family was already part of Special Olympics, and I’ve now been involved for three years. Special Olympics has had a positive impact on my life and helped me grow in sport. One of my proudest moments was winning gold at Provincials. Being part …
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