We're thrilled to introduce you to some of Special Olympics BC's inspiring athletes, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors!
Stories
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When Special Olympics BC – Fort St. John curling coach Bob Slater gets to the rink for practices, the athletes greet him with a flurry of high-fives....
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Allen Hahner ’s favourite things about SOBC are spending time with friends and meeting new people. “At Special Olympics they are like family because...
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Special Olympics BC – Squamish athlete Hannah Pope loves meeting new people and staying fit with SOBC. “I like everything about Special Olympics!” she...
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Special Olympics BC – Abbotsford’s Leslie Bowling says getting involved with SOBC is the most rewarding decision she has ever made. An enthusiastic...
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Special Olympics BC – Richmond’s Sandra Malku is a hardworking athlete who says her favourite thing about SOBC is spending time with the great people...
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Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, Special Olympics BC programs help thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities celebrate personal...
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Special Olympics BC – Richmond ’s Sandra Malku is a hardworking athlete who says her favourite thing about SOBC is spending time with the great people...
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Bill and Judy Zmaeff say coaching 5-pin bowling and bocce with Special Olympics BC – Revelstoke is the most fun they have ever had. Bill and Judy...
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Special Olympics BC – Golden swimmer Nicholas McClean says his greatest strengths as an athlete are he works hard and is persistent. McClean says even...
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Whether at a floor hockey game or a Local Committee meeting, Special Olympics BC – Prince Rupert Treasurer Renee Pottle ’s favourite thing about SOBC...