Stories | Special Olympics Alberta

Do you have a story about a Special Olympics athlete, coach or volunteer you want to share?
Are you a volunteer that would like to share an outstanding moment that you've been a part of?

Share your stories and photo with Kim (kbanford@specialolympics.ab.ca) to be featured on the website, newsletter, and social media.

Helping Athletes Hit Their Goals is a Daily Routine for Todd Mitchell

From the moment he started coaching with Special Olympics Alberta-Edmonton, Todd Mitchell has been making a difference in the lives of athletes. His...

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Brad Cotmen is Ready to Reignite the LETR Flame

The Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is gearing up for the return of many of their cornerstone events over the next year and one volunteer who...

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From Grassroots to Games, Kristen Sept is Helping Pave the Way

Grassroots programming is at the core of Special Olympics, and in Medicine Hat, the movement is thriving due to dedicated volunteers like Kristen Sept...

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Damion Chiodo is Hitting the Airwaves for Health

Not only is Damion Chiodo a star athlete with Special Olympics Alberta-Calgary, but he is a Health Messenger who is advocating for healthy lifestyles...

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Leonka Kaluha and the Holiday Cup of Cocoa

Thank you to everyone who submitted their wonderful designs for our annual holiday card contest. We had 33 entries this year and we will be sharing...

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Lynell Bird is Inspiring the Next Wave of Coaches

September 18-26 marks National Coaches Week and at Special Olympics Alberta our coaches continue to make a difference for the movement on-and-off the...

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Brittany Gadzosa is Making an Impact from the Pool to the PEAK

September 18-26 marks National Coaches Week and at Special Olympics Alberta our coaches continue to make a difference for the movement on-and-off the...

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Caitlin Maguire is Making Athlete Leadership a Priority in St. Albert

Empowering athletes to be leaders in their community is a priority for Special Olympics Alberta, and one of the key volunteers leading the movement is...

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Matt Burton is Carrying the Torch in Lethbridge

It is funny how one decision can change your life and, for Matt Burton, it was a four-hour volunteer shift with the Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run...

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Volunteers Continue to Help our Athletes Reach Their PEAK

The Provincial Exercise and Activity Knockout Program, known as PEAK, was created to help athletes stay engaged, connected, active, and healthy...

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