Donna Schwartz

Special Olympics BC Local:

Kimberley/Cranbrook

Hometown:

Cranbrook

When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?

Five years ago. 

Will these be your first Special Olympics Canada Games? If not, which other National Games did you compete in, and in what sports?

Yes. 

What were your results in the 2019 Special Olympics BC Winter Games? How did you feel about your performance?

Proud of myself for my results.

What does it mean to you to be part of Special Olympics Team BC 2020?

It feels great. I enjoy it and I'm glad to be working out hard. 

What is your goal for these National Games?

To do more competitions after. 

What does competing at National Games mean to you?

I want to win medals and have fun. 

What do you like most about the sport you will compete in at National Games?

Good exercise, it's fun and I get a lot of strikes. 

What is your favourite Special Olympics experience to date?

Get to travel to different places. 

What would you tell someone about Special Olympics to encourage them to get involved?

You should join so you can get a lot of exercise. 

What other Special Olympics sports do you participate in?

Club Fit. 

Please tell us a little bit more about yourself! What else would you like people to know about you?

I work at Realm in the coffee room.

What is one word you would use to describe yourself? :)

Beautiful.