Hi! I’m Erin, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved in Special Olympics through track and field and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 10 years. One of my proudest moments was basketball. I go to fundraisers in my community. Being part of Team Ontario is great. My advice? Playing sports make making …
Emily Boycott
Hi! I’m Emily, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. My mom found out about Special Olympics when I was a baby, and I’ve now been part of it for 10 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to make friends and travel. One of my proudest moments was being inducted into the Hall of Fame and receiving the Hero …
Dianne Speed
Hi! I’m Dianne, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Swimming. I first got involved while lifeguarding a swim meet, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 30 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to meet so many friends and learn so much. One of my proudest moments has been watching the athlete grow in the sport. Being …
Deb Weedon
Hi! I’m Deb, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Swimming. My uncle was involved in Special Olympics, and as a young person I would tag along. I’ve now been involved for 15 years. I receive so much joy from these hard-working athletes — they inspire me. One of my proudest moments was getting accepted to coach for Nationals. I …
Daniel Goodman
Hi! I’m Daniel, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved after watching Special Olympics Games on TV — and I knew I wanted to be part of it. I’ve now been involved for 26 years. Special Olympics has given me opportunities to travel and compete. One of my proudest moments was competing at the 2019 …
Connor Mahoney
Hi! I’m Connor, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved through Community Living Burlington and have now been part of Special Olympics for 20 years. Special Olympics has helped me make friends. One of my proudest moments was winning a silver medal at Worlds. I stay active in my community through fundraising. Being part of …
Christopher Innes
Hi! I’m Christopher, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved through my teacher at school, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 34 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to travel, meet new people, and compete internationally. I’ve won gold medals for Canada in Germany and Austria and have competed in Sudbury (Athletics), …
Chantelle Balanowski
Hi! I’m Chantelle, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved through swimming, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 12 years. Special Olympics has helped me make friends. One of my proudest achievements was making it to the Provincial Games and now going to National Games for the first time. At the 2024 …
Calley Joyce
Hi! I’m Calley, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved because my mom is a Special Olympics swim coach — and I’ve now been part of the community for 11 years. Special Olympics has introduced me to so many amazing people and experiences. One of my proudest moments was cheering on and watching my teammates …
Brittney Lazar
Hi! I’m Brittney, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! My mom looked for a soccer program I could join, and that’s how I first got involved in Special Olympics 21 years ago. Special Olympics has given me confidence and helped me meet lots of new friends. One of my proudest moments was competing at the 2014 Special Olympics …