Hi! I’m Karim, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved through friends, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 10 years. I’ve competed at Provincials twice and have won two gold medals and one silver — moments I’m really proud of. I’m active in my community through leadership roles, and I also work …
Kara Hoskins
Hi! I’m Kara, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved with Special Olympics through my community, and I’ve now been part of the program for 15 years. Special Olympics has helped me become more independent and confident. One of my proudest moments was finding out I made Team Ontario. I work at Sobeys pushing carts …
Justin Brown
Hi! I’m Justin, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved through Challenger League and have now been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has helped me meet new friends while staying healthy and active. One of my proudest moments was winning Nationals Gold in Antigonish with the Durham Falcons. I also participated …
Julia Lane
Hi! I’m Julia, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved when another family introduced us to Special Olympics, and I’ve now been part of the community for 17 years. Special Olympics gives me opportunities to participate in sport and represent my community. One of my biggest achievements has been becoming stronger and continuing to grow …
Jesse Gascon
Hi! I’m Jesse, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved because my friends were in it, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 21 years. Special Olympics has made a big difference in my life. I used to get in trouble and was stressed — it has changed my life. One of my …
Jennifer Black
Hi! I’m Jennifer, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Swimming. I first got involved when my daughter was participating, and I volunteered to help out our team. I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 10 years. I have been blessed with so many new friends. The Special Olympians remind me every day of the true joy that can …
Jason McLaughlin
Hi! I’m Jason, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved in Special Olympics through swimming and bowling, and I’ve now been part of the movement for 31 years. Special Olympics has had a huge impact on my life. I see myself as an athlete — just like Eric Liddell. One of my proudest moments was …
Jack Fan
Hi! I’m Jack, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. My parents signed me up, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for four years. Special Olympics has been great. One of my proudest moments is swimming. I have previously participated in figure skating. I work at Tim Hortons. Being part of Team Ontario feels good. My advice? …
Harris Wade
Hi! I’m Harris, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I was invited to join my local Special Olympics activities, and I’ve now been involved for 25 years. Through Special Olympics, I’ve made lots of friends and built lasting connections. One of my proudest moments was competing at the Provincial Games in Guelph. I work two days a week …
Gael Shindano
Hi! I’m Gael, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved by swimming with my Ottawa community and have now been part of Special Olympics for 16 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to socialize and be involved in various activities and sports. One of my proudest moments includes various participation and medals during Provincials, Nationals, …