Stories

Sharing the joy of sport

Special Olympics has received many incredible stories from people whose lives have been changed and enriched through sport, friendship, fun and mentorship. Some of those people have been kind enough to share their stories with you.

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Glenn Cundari hugs one of his SO Team Canada golfers.
North Bay’s Glenn Cundari was introduced to Special Olympics through the Professional Golfers’ Association of Canada four years ago.
leaving a legacy gift
Manitoba’s Max Feierstein is a dedicated supporter of Special Olympics – he’s been a volunteer, a board member and is passionate about the future of...
SOC CEO Sharon Bollenbach with Special Olympics Team Canada athletes.
Special Olympics Canada is pleased to announce its CEO Sharon Bollenbach will be representing North America on the global organization’s International Advisory Committee (IAC).
The team from Nova Scotia poses for a photo.
A small group of Special Olympics Canada athletes and coaches have been selected to attend the 2019 Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Summit in Abu Dhabi March 14 to 18.
Special Olympics Canada Athletes of the Year Tyler Haddad and Ellen MacNearney.
The 2018 Special Olympics Canada Awards Night at Toronto's St. Lawrence Centre on Thursday November 29 was an evening of celebration for athletes...
If you are viewing the livestream on a mobile device please view in landscape for an optimal viewing experience. Each year Special Olympics Canada...
Special Olympics athletes in Toronto were thrilled to have the opportunity to train with celebrities in their prospective sports earlier this year. In...
From July 31 to August 4, more than 1,000 athletes competed at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games on St. Francis Xavier University campus in...
Special Olympics Canada’s first-ever Day of Inclusion was a success, in large part thanks to the incredible support of the Champions Network. On...
As Canadian celebrities and influencers, you inspire Special Olympics athletes and help bring awareness to the movement and its programs across the...
Glenn Cundari hugs one of his SO Team Canada golfers.
North Bay’s Glenn Cundari was introduced to Special Olympics through the Professional Golfers’ Association of Canada four years ago.
leaving a legacy gift
Manitoba’s Max Feierstein is a dedicated supporter of Special Olympics – he’s been a volunteer, a board member and is passionate about the future of...
SOC CEO Sharon Bollenbach with Special Olympics Team Canada athletes.
Special Olympics Canada is pleased to announce its CEO Sharon Bollenbach will be representing North America on the global organization’s International Advisory Committee (IAC).
The team from Nova Scotia poses for a photo.
A small group of Special Olympics Canada athletes and coaches have been selected to attend the 2019 Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Summit in Abu Dhabi March 14 to 18.
Special Olympics Canada Athletes of the Year Tyler Haddad and Ellen MacNearney.
The 2018 Special Olympics Canada Awards Night at Toronto's St. Lawrence Centre on Thursday November 29 was an evening of celebration for athletes...
If you are viewing the livestream on a mobile device please view in landscape for an optimal viewing experience. Each year Special Olympics Canada...
Special Olympics athletes in Toronto were thrilled to have the opportunity to train with celebrities in their prospective sports earlier this year. In...
From July 31 to August 4, more than 1,000 athletes competed at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games on St. Francis Xavier University campus in...
Special Olympics Canada’s first-ever Day of Inclusion was a success, in large part thanks to the incredible support of the Champions Network. On...
As Canadian celebrities and influencers, you inspire Special Olympics athletes and help bring awareness to the movement and its programs across the...