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Who We Are
3 The number of new sports - basketball, soccer and golf - added to program roster for Special Olympics, bringing the total to 17 Olympic-type sports (2011).
What We Do
42 The number of years since Special Olympics arrived to Canada in June 1969.
Be Involved
2 The youngest age of a child with an intellectual disability who can enroll in Active Start
Ways to Give
111 free 'special smiles' offered at the 2010 national summer games as part of the Healthy Athletes initiative
Connect
762 golfers registered in Special Olympics programs across Canada.

16,452 volunteers

and coaches deliver Special Olympics programs in hundreds of communities across Canada

14,539 registered 5-pin bowlers

make the sport among the most popular in Special Olympics.

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Stories

The rewards of Special Olympics Canada

There are incredible stories from people whose lives have been changed and enriched through sport, friendship, fun and mentorship. Some of those people have been kind enough to offer their stories to you.

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May 09

Eric Teschke

I competed in the Special Olympics such as Floor-Hockey Softball Curling and Bowling. I enjoying the Special Olympics All my life Since 1982.