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Family doctor and assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan Alicia Thatcher says Special Olympics Canada’s programming have given her a unique understanding of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), that she did not get from medical school.

“It was so many smiles, high fives, good energy,” Lisa said, about the first time she got her son Zachary enrolled in Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador. “It's still like that today, you have no choice but to leave happy.”

Like every athlete going to the National Games, Rebecca is training hard to make sure she can do her best in competition, and enjoy every moment during her trip to Medicine Hat, Alberta. However, she also recommends consistent training as a great way for people to learn new skills, regardless of how competitive they are right now.

Volunteers are an integral part of the Special Olympics movement and keep our activities running all year round. Whatever their interests, talents, background and availability, Special Olympics has volunteer opportunities for everyone.

Your gift helps Canadians with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages by creating a safe space where they are respected, valued, and accepted.

Provincial, National and World Games provide athletes with an intellectual or developmental disability an opportunity to showcase their talents and test their skills against their peers, making competition fierce and exciting for spectators.