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.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers alumni and Special Olympics supporter Rod Hill reflects on Black History Month
For Black History Month, we are celebrating Special Olympics’ Black athletes, volunteers and supporters who fight for inclusion every day on and off the field. Meet Rod Hill, former NFL player for the Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, and Los Angeles Raiders, as well as Winnipeg Blue Bombers alumni and Honorary Board Member of Special Olympics Manitoba. Read below for a Q&A as he reflects on Black History Month and the importance of diversity.
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Special Olympics Manitoba’s Duane Brothers reflects on Black History Month, fostering diversity and inclusion in sport – and in life
For Black History Month, we are celebrating Special Olympics’ Black athletes, volunteers and supporters who fight for inclusion every day on and off the field. Meet Duane Brothers, Chair of Special Olympics Manitoba. He started his career as a high school history teacher and basketball coach and went on to serve as an Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent of multiple school divisions in Winnipeg. Read below for a Q&A as he reflects on Black History Month.
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Special Olympics Athlete and Mother Spread Message of Inclusion on CTV's The Social 
Athlete Monique Shah and her mother June have been involved with the Special Olympics for 26 years, with numerous gold medals to Monique's name. They...
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Happy Holidays from Special Olympics across Canada
It’s been a tough year for all of us with Special Olympics in-person programs shut down due to COVID-19. As always, Canadian athletes with an...
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PEI’s Heidi Mallett selected to represent all Special Olympics North America athletes on Global Athlete Leadership Council
Mallett, 46, has been selected as the next Special Olympics North America (SONA) representative on Special Olympics International’s Global Athlete Leadership Council (GALC). She is the first Canadian in this role since the Council was created in 2017.
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Special Olympics Canada Champions Network members Mark Tewksbury, Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue appointed to Order of Canada
Three Special Olympics Canada Champions Network members have been appointed to the Order of Canada – one of the country’s highest honours.
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#SeeTheAbility this Canadian Down Syndrome Week
These Special Olympics athletes want you to #SeeTheAbility this Canadian Down Syndrome Week - and every week.
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Special Olympics Ontario athlete and published author Michael Jacques set to release new children’s book on inclusion
Special Olympics Ontario athlete, author and inspirational speaker Michael Jacques has published his first children’s book.
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Special Olympics Ontario athlete and published author Michael Jacques set to release new children’s book on inclusion
Special Olympics Ontario athlete, author and inspirational speaker Michael Jacques has published his first children’s book.
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This Special Olympics BC coach left a 30-year career to work fulltime with individuals with an intellectual disability
After 30 years as a certified dental assistant, British Columbia’s Misty Pagliaro took “the big leap” and changed her career entirely, so she could have a greater impact on those with an intellectual disability.
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