Stories

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

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A supporter of Special Olympics Canada since 1996, Staples Canada runs their nationwide Give a Toonie Share a Dream campaign each spring to raise...
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Special Olympics BC – 100 Mile House 's Tricia Beauvais is an enthusiastic athlete who always gives her all. “There are no limits to her ‘try’ and she...
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Special Olympics BC – Penticton 's Mona Hazell is a dedicated volunteer who is always ready to step up and support SOBC athletes in any way she can....
SOBC – Victoria athletes supporting the national Sobeys campaign for Special Olympics at their local Thrifty Foods store.
Since 2016, the Sobeys Inc. Better Food Fund has been a proud national sponsor of Special Olympics Canada. Through this partnership they are...
SOBC - Kelowna volunteer Garth Vickers
Garth Vickers has been honoured for almost two decades of volunteering with Special Olympics BC. Vickers, who volunteers with SOBC – Kelowna, was...
Robert Tarko at the 2017 Special Olympics BC Summer Games in Kamloops.
Robert Tarko loves how Special Olympics gives athletes like him opportunities to make new friends, be part of a supportive community, and live an...
Victor Hegan coaching the SOBC – Quesnel Fury II soccer team at a tournament in 2016.
From the very first time he attended a Special Olympics BC – Quesnel sport event, Victor Hegan was hooked on coaching with SOBC. Hegan coaches floor...
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Special Olympics BC – Elk Valley volunteer Leandra Furber loves to work with young SOBC athletes. “Young athletes are full of wonder while...
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An inspiring leader and role model, Kerri Lipsack is a valued member of Special Olympics BC – Oceanside . “As one of our longest-serving athletes, she...
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In 2014, Westminster Savings Credit Union (Westminster Savings) began their support of Special Olympics BC through contributions to Special Olympics...