Stories

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

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Hannah Bauer says being part of the Special Olympics community has been a powerful, life-changing experience. Bauer is a facilitator for Special...
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Special Olympics BC – Kitimat ’s Zack Robinson is an enthusiastic athlete who loves to play sports with his friends. He says his greatest achievement...
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Special Olympics BC – Victoria volunteer Andrea Boyes says she is constantly inspired by SOBC athletes’ amazing levels of sportsmanship and...
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Special Olympics BC – Nelson coach Brooke McConnell says one of her most memorable moments with SOBC came when heavy rainfall soaked participants at a...
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When Special Olympics BC – Williams Lake started back up in late 2015 after going on hiatus for a couple of years, Lorraine Dick was one of the first...
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Hardworking Special Olympics BC – Chilliwack Program Coordinator Dorothy Franson is inspired by the amazing athletes in her Local, who she says always...
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Special Olympics BC – Coquitlam alpine skiing coach Mark Schnurr says volunteering with SOBC has played an important role in shaping the person he is...
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Hardworking Special Olympics BC – Port Alberni athlete Sebastien Thomas says being active is important to him because it keeps him fit and healthy...
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Special Olympics BC – Delta ’s Kerrin Smith says volunteering with SOBC is a great fit for her because it gives her opportunities to be involved in...
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Special Olympics BC – Cowichan Valley coach Zach Ollett ’s most memorable Special Olympics moment came when his Local’s floor hockey team finished in...