We're thrilled to introduce you to some of Special Olympics BC's inspiring athletes, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors!
Stories
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Victoria’s Sheenagh Morrison has been part of Special Olympics BC for 22 years. She first got involved with swimming, and fell in love with being in...
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Special Olympics BC – Kelowna ’s Annabel Stanley enjoys the SOBC community and the constant fun it brings to her and her athletes. She understands the...
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Special Olympics BC – Prince George athlete Malachy Stewart has been involved with SOBC for six years, and was a member of Special Olympics Team...
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Special Olympics BC - Smithers coach Sandra Schuffert always comes home with a big smile after coaching her athletes, as she sees her SOBC community...
![Jennifer Fyfe with three of her rhythmic gymnastics athletes](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2023-05/JenniferFyfe_SOBC.jpg?itok=yQTgJUmE)
Before getting involved in Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics, Jennifer Fyfe did not have any experience at all in the sport, let alone with...
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The Canucks for Kids Fund has been a long-time sponsor of Special Olympics BC, providing vital support to empower athletes with intellectual...
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Special Olympics has been a part of Marc St. Amand’s life for many years, from coaching swimming athletes in Saskatchewan to watching his daughter...
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Special Olympics BC – Port Alberni’s Jolyn Watts will be competing with pride in athletics at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin...
![Debra Colvin standing and smiling with five of her athletes holding stuffed animal ducks and first place ribbons](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2022-09/DebraColvinCurlingTeam_2022RQ_1st%20Place%20-%20Burnaby%20WIldcats.jpg?itok=g5tLgT8k)
Debra Colvin says that there is nothing more rewarding than being involved with Special Olympics, as she marvels at how social SOBC athletes are...
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Prospera Credit Union’s generous support has made a big difference for Special Olympics BC! A valued SOBC provincial partner since 2017, Prospera...