Special Olympics BC communities are celebrating amazing milestone anniversaries in 2025!

The long-standing dedication of the Special Olympics athletes and volunteers in 55 communities across the province brings transformative year-round sport, youth, and health programs to life.

Each year, we proudly recognize the communities who are marking anniversary seasons. Thank you for your inspiring ongoing dedication to making a difference through the power of sport and being part of this life-changing movement.

β€œWith Special Olympics I am more confident and I enjoy travelling, making new friends, and trying new things. With Special Olympics my life is fuller. I feel happy when I know I can do different sports everyday thanks to all the volunteer coaches and all the local community members,” said SOBC – Creston athlete Claire Lemaire.

SOBC Creston athlete smiling at bocce game
Some communities are celebrating an incredible 40 years of smiles and year-round programs, like this photo taken during an SOBC – Creston program!

Let’s congratulate the Special Olympics BC communities that are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025:

Happy 40th Anniversary – Established in 1985

SOBC – Kelowna

SOBC – Burnaby

SOBC – Creston

Happy 20th Anniversary – Established in 2005

SOBC – 100 Mile House

Happy 15th Anniversary – Established in 2010

SOBC – Invermere

A heartfelt thank you to the athletes, volunteers, families, and supporters who make Special Olympics possible in communities across the province, and help shape Special Olympics BC into an inspiring, inclusive, empowering, and fun community! Β 

Join our year-round programs in making a life-changing impact through sport!Β 

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