Stories

We're thrilled to introduce you to some of Special Olympics BC's inspiring athletes, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors!

SOBC Coach Stephen Suckling
Special Olympics BC – Whistler Valley ’s Stephen Suckling says helping young athletes develop physical skills and confidence is very rewarding. As...
SOBC Active Start
Five-year-old Veda Graw feels happy and proud when she walks into a Special Olympics BC – Nanaimo Active Start session. “She absolutely loves it!” her...
SOBC athlete profile
Special Olympics BC – Mission ’s Dan Catarig is a hardworking athlete who loves to help others. Catarig serves as Athlete Representative on SOBC –...
SOBC - Salmon Arm's Kathleen Nelson
Special Olympics BC – Salmon Arm ‘s Kathleen Nelson is a fun-loving athlete who enjoys playing sports with her friends. Nelson participates in...
SOBC Local Coordinator Gloria Brown
Special Olympics BC – Burns Lake Local Coordinator Gloria Brown says the most rewarding thing about volunteering with SOBC is getting to know the...
SOBC – Salmon Arm bocce players
Special Olympics BC – Salmon Arm ‘s Kathleen Nelson is a fun-loving athlete who enjoys playing sports with her friends. Nelson participates in...
SOBC Coach  Staurt Holmes
Special Olympics BC – Delta soccer coach Stuart Holmes loves to see the proud smiles on athletes’ faces when they learn a new skill or achieve a goal...
Meet Coach Tessa Webb
Special Olympics BC – Abbotsford coach Tessa Webb says helping young athletes develop skills, have fun, and be active is an absolute pleasure. Webb is...
SOBC volunteer Liz Little
A dedicated and supportive volunteer, Special Olympics BC – Burnaby ’s Liz Little loves how SOBC helps athletes develop sports skills, healthy habits...
SOBC photo
For Morley Kilgren , being a Special Olympics BC – Kimberley/Cranbrook athlete means so much more than just the final score. As Kilgren approaches his...