Stories

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

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...
Ryan Stewart with SOBC athletes and youth volunteers
“Being Indigenous is cool,” says Special Olympics BC – Richmond athlete Ryan Stewart. Stewart was first introduced to Special Olympics BC when a...
The 2021 New Car Dealers Foundation / Special Olympics BC Auction supports the life-changing work of SOBC and the New Car Dealers Foundation. Thank...
SOBC – Vancouver athlete Sheryl Spurr and Methanex Vancouver social responsibility committee staff members in 2019.
Methanex Corporation is dedicated to creating life-changing opportunities for young athletes with intellectual disabilities across the province. Since...
SOBC - Victoria Zoom Room
Special Olympics BC uses the power and joy of sport to enrich the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities. But...
SOBC – Surrey athlete Susan Wang and Newmont Senior Vice President Projects Ivan Mullany in 2019.
Newmont has played a critical role in expanding Special Olympics BC’s opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities of all ages across the...
Special Olympics Team BC 2020 alpine skiing coach Misty Pagliaro with athletes Roxana Golbeck and Erin Thom.
After 30 years as a certified dental assistant, Special Olympics BC’s Misty Pagliaro took “the big leap” and changed her career entirely, so she could...
Arianna Phillips with the medals she earned at the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games
We celebrate the inspiring achievements of the members of the Special Olympics BC family with Indigenous heritage, including accomplished Special...
The Government of Canada funds training and travel expenses for members of Special Olympics Team BC 2020.
The Government of Canada is a vital supporter of Special Olympics Canada and Special Olympics BC, providing significant funds to develop new and...