Special Olympics Canada | Olympiques Spéciaux Canada
12 floor hockey players

were brought to Chicago by Harold Smith to represent Canada at the first International Special Olympics in 1968

1968 The year Special Olympics was founded

by Eunice Kennedy Shriver.

Our Partners

Helping us help others

As an organization dependent on the work of so many wonderful volunteers, it is the support of our partners that allows our team to accomplish so much. Through their involvement, we can offer programs and services to thousands who may not have access to so many of the benefits an active life can offer.