Once you feel it, you can't keep it inside...

Wear the joy. Share the joy. Joy Is Gold

Special Olympics Canada has teamed up with Local Laundry to create a limited-edition collection celebrating the launch of Joy Is Gold, featuring a crewneck, t-shirt and hat.

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News & Stories

Story (1) Sep 25, 2026

Joy is Gold’s Special Olympics Swimming Star

“I was born for the water!” – Special Olympics Ontario swimmer Tatem Morrison, during the Joy is Gold poolside commercial shoot.
Story Sep 25, 2026

Friends made through Special Olympics help 13-year-old adjust to High School

“It makes me proud of my family, and I meet new friends!” – 13 year old athlete Brooklynn Belcher, when interviewed alongside her mother Charlett about how being part of Special Olympics together has impacted their lives.
Story Sep 25, 2026

“Autistic Athlete” finds “True Meaning” through Special Olympics “in the most sensible, caring way.”

Once upon a time, Azaan used to be severely overweight, his blood sugar levels were high, and he had sleep apnea. He needed to use a CPAP machine to help him breathe and sleep better at night.

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Become an Athlete

Are you interested in signing up your child, loved one, or yourself for our world-class sport programs? Special Olympics Canada offers more than 5,500 programs in communities across the country and welcomes all individuals with an intellectual disability from age two and up
Become a Coach

Becoming a coach with Special Olympics has many rewards. Along the way, we are always here to help. Our training programs are designed to ensure that you are able to meet the needs of any athlete involved in our organization with both confidence and skill.
Become a Volunteer

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

Testimonials

“I can be accepted for who I am, and not for my disability. It’s like having a family outside of my family. It has truly changed my life in many different ways. I can honestly say without SO I don’t know where I would be in my life right now.”

Emily Craig, athlete leader from SO PEI
“I found that teaching Special Olympics [made me] more creative as a coach, and to really make skating—I keep coming back to joy—to make the programs joyful for our skaters. No one will learn anything if they’re not having fun."

Julia Chapelski, SO British Columbia Figure Skating Coach
“I think it’s really important to support initiatives that really help people be healthy, have fun, and be competitive. Have a chance to get involved in sports.”

Brenda, donor

Once you feel it, you can't keep it inside...

Wear the joy. Share the joy. Joy Is Gold

News & Stories

Joy is Gold’s Special Olympics Swimming Star

Friends made through Special Olympics help 13-year-old adjust to High School

“Autistic Athlete” finds “True Meaning” through Special Olympics “in the most sensible, caring way.”

Get Involved

Become an Athlete

Become a Coach

Become a Volunteer

Testimonials