Vanessa Barresi

Hi! I’m Vanessa, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario! I started in Rhythmic Gymnastics and later switched to Tenpin, and I’ve now been involved for 10 years. Special Olympics has helped me make so many good friends and grow as a person. One of my proudest moments was participating in the Provincial Games and working my way toward …

Spencer McDonald

Hi! I’m Spencer, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario. I first got involved after being told about it by a community member, Aimee Burtch, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 7 years. Special Olympics has helped me meet a lot of new friends, have fun, and travel to new places. One of my proudest moments …

Ryan Kulikowski

Hi! I’m Ryan, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario! I first got involved in Special Olympics through Track and Field in elementary school, and I’ve now been part of the community for 15 years. Special Olympics showed me that I’m not alone and helped me grow as a person. One of my proudest achievements was going to the …

Nancy McKercher

Hi! I’m Nancy, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Tenpin. I first got involved through a friend and have now been part of Special Olympics for 23 years. Special Olympics has helped me meet new people. One of my proudest moments was being a coach at Nationals. I have previously participated in 5 and 10-pin bowling at Nationals. Being …

Michael Buzit

Hi! I’m Michael, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario! I first got involved when a friend invited me while I was bowling recreationally, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 12 years. I really enjoy the competitive aspect of sport and pushing myself to improve. One of my proudest moments was winning three medals at a …

Michael Brioux

Hi! I’m Michael, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario. I first got involved through my grandpa and have now been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has impacted my life a lot — I have met some of my closest friends through Special Olympics. One of my proudest moments was scoring the gold medal goal …

Melissa “Missy” Spence

Hi! I’m Missy, and I’m proud to represent Team Ontario in Tenpin Bowling! 🎳 I’ve been involved with Special Olympics for 12 years. I first got involved when I met a friend through SOO 10 Pin Bowling — and from there, everything grew. Special Olympics has had a big impact on my life. It’s helped me meet new people, make …

Lori Savage

Hi! I’m Lori, and I’m part of Team Ontario in Tenpin. I first got involved through the Super Hero Race and have now been part of Special Olympics for 11 years. Special Olympics has given me some of the best times so far in my life. One of my proudest moments is watching our athletes achieve their goals and seeing …

Justin Cremasco

Hi! I’m Justin, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario. I got involved with Special Olympics when I met my girlfriend in basketball — her name is Paula Finamore — and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 11 years. To me, Special Olympics is about meeting new friends, hanging out with athletes, and having tons of fun …

Joseph Del Re

Hi! I’m Joseph, and I compete in Tenpin for Team Ontario! I first got involved in 2015 through high school, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for eight years. Special Olympics has impacted my life in many ways, giving me the chance to compete and grow. One of my biggest achievements was competing at Provincials. I’ve also participated …