Stories

We're thrilled to introduce you to some of Special Olympics BC's inspiring athletes, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors!

Mark Schnurr posing in his skis with four of his skiing athletes behind him
Mark Schnurr has been involved with Special Olympics BC – Coquitlam for over 30 years. The athletes are what has kept him coming back for three...
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Gerry Bell is a passionate and dedicated floor hockey and golf coach for Special Olympics BC – Castlegar . He says that he enjoys watching athletes...
Drew group selfie with four golf athletes on golf course
As the golf Head Coach for Special Olympics BC – Salt Spring Island , Drew Stotesbury is always amazed at the abilities of his athletes. He says that...
Close-up of Angela Klein
Angela Klein is a longtime Special Olympics BC – Penticton athlete with many athletic accomplishments to her credit, including two Special Olympics...
SOBC smiling athlete
Pan American Silver Corporation , is one of Special Olympics BC’s newest sponsors. Now entering their second year of sponsorship, Pan American Silver...
golfing team photo
A longtime and dedicated sponsor of Special Olympics BC, Wheaton Precious Metals is truly dedicated to making a difference for athletes with...
Canucks for Kids Fund
We’d like to give a huge thank you to the Canucks for Kids Fund for coming through for Special Olympics BC with a grant of $150,000. The grant will...
Athletes Ashley and Sheryl holding their National Games medals
Special Olympics BC athlete and Director Ashley Adie says that without access to in-person programs during the pandemic, “I found myself falling into...
Play Unified Challenge
CF Montréal, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Special Olympics Quebec, and Special Olympics BC teamed up for the 2021 Play Unified Challenge! Eleven Special...
Chris Malboeuf, Special Olympics Team BC 2020 athlete
To Chris Malboeuf, Special Olympics represents success and honour. When asked about his favourite Special Olympics experience to date, Malboeuf said...