Impact Report

See your support in action

Because of incredible donors like you, more than 45,000 Canadian children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities can reach their full potential. Your ongoing support of Special Olympics Canada allows these individuals to access the transformative power of sport not only through Special Olympics’ competitive programs, but also its daily community programs offered across the country.


Learn more about the lives you’ve changed in the stories below.

Richard Myette poses with his floor hockey stick looking into the camera
Special Olympics Team Nova Scotia athlete experiences first National Games at 70-years-old
At 70-years-young, Special Olympics Nova Scotia floor hockey player Richard Myette finally experienced his first National Games in Thunder Bay.
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Jordyn Flamma spins on the ice in her rainbow dress.
Meet this Special Olympics Team BC figure skater who designs and creates her own performance dresses
The 20-year-old athlete from Maple Ridge hit the rink at the 2020 Winter Games in dresses she designed and created herself.
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Girl Power Video
Girl Power: Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020
Who said floor hockey was just for guys? Meet the women bringing their passion – and unstoppable girl power - to floor hockey at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020.
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NWT speedskater Joshua Boudreau holds up the NWT flag in front of the Thunder Bay students whod rafted him, while holding support signs.
Special Olympics Team NWT’s only athlete “carrying” the Territories on his back at the 2020 Winter Games
Yellowknife’s Josh Boudreau feels like he’s “carrying the Territories” on his back at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020.
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"Jordan Koughan lifts his arms up in victory with a big smile on the podium"
Special Olympics Team PEI speed skater records Personal Bests, medals at first National Games, with a little help from Thunder Bay community
Special Olympics Team PEI speed skater Jordan Koughan, achieved new Personal Bests and medaled at his first-ever National Games – all in brand new skates donated by the Thunder Bay community.
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27-year-old Team Ontario 5 Pin bowler Brandon Khan and 52-year-old Team Alberta snowshoer Spencer Stevens compete at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020
Generations Compete: Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020
From two-years-old to 70-plus, there’s a place for everyone – all ages and skill levels – at Special Olympics. Meet 27-year-old Team Ontario 5 Pin bowler Brandon Khan and 52-year-old Team Alberta snowshoer Spencer Stevens, both competing at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020.
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Fae and Jeri Lee Hodgins pose for a photo at the bowling alley.
Special Olympics Team BC sisters overcome major heart surgery on road to 2020 Winter Games
The road to the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 has been seven years in the making for Special Olympics Team BC five-pin bowler Jeri Lee Hodgins and her sister/head coach Fae.
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Athletes high five and fist bump.
Team Spirit: Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020
From fist bumps, to high fives and thumbs up, there’s no shortage of team spirit when you’re on a Special Olympics Canada curling team. Meet the Special Olympics Team Saskatchewan curlers from Melfort who are in Thunder Bay for the 2020 Winter Games.
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Two Special Olympics Canada athletes attend their first National Games.
A Whole New Level: Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020
Meet Special Olympics Newfoundland & Labrador cross-country skier Michael Budden and Special Olympics Quebec alpine skier April Gaudain. For both athletes, Thunder Bay marks their first-ever National Games. Watch the above video and follow them in to their first Opening Ceremony experience.
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Play video for Curling Day in Canada feature of Special Olympic athlete.
Special Olympics athlete featured on TSN for Curling Day in Canada
It’s been a long road to the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 for Adam Vriesendorp. The New Brunswick athlete underwent surgery...
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