We're thrilled to introduce you to some of Special Olympics BC's inspiring athletes, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors!
Stories
![Torben smiling with thumbs up wearing his snowshoeing gear](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2023-03/52673662483_8292b27285_o1.jpg?itok=VBrvlS0-)
Special Olympics BC – Smithers athlete Torben Schuffert has been involved with Special Olympics BC since 2012, and recently competed with pride in...
![Cheryl Chan smiling](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2022-09/CherylChan_withoutNCWlogo.jpg?itok=TtFkur4g)
Cheryl Chan prizes the team spirit shown by Special Olympics BC – Williams Lake bowling athletes. As the Head Coach for her Local’s bowling team, Chan...
![SOBC athlete high fiving motionball participant wearing colorful costume](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2023-03/motionball_MOS_Vancouver_2022_SOBC.jpg?itok=65Yi4DXk)
Since 2002, motionball has been helping change lives and minds across Canada. Founded by Toronto's Etherington family, motionball's fun-filled social...
![Daniel Thomas smiling with thumps up and medals around his neck](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2023-02/2018%20Special%20Olympics%20Canada%20Summer%20Games_Darren%20Inouye20180830_0369.jpg?itok=P9WgMSp5)
Daniel Thomas was excited for the joy and celebration of sport at the 2023 Special Olympics BC Winter Games presented by Prospera Credit Union, which...
![Selfie of Misty and three skiing athletes waving behind her](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2023-02/SOBCKimberley-Cranbrook_RTSAlpine_March2021_MistyPagliaro.jpg?itok=k9QYTkas)
Misty Pagliaro has been involved with Special Olympics BC for over 14 years, providing guidance, motivation, and support to many athletes as a coach...
![Athlete Bridget smiling at a curling practice](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2022-12/SOBCGames_BridgetColvin.jpg?itok=n75Ou4NP)
The 2023 Special Olympics BC Games presented by Prospera Credit Union happened from February 2 to 4 in Kamloops! Athletes with intellectual...
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B.C.’s New Car Dealers have been making a difference for Special Olympics BC’s life-changing programs for more than 35 years. The New Car Dealers...
![Mark Schnurr posing in his skis with four of his skiing athletes behind him](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2022-09/MarkSchnurr_SOC_2020.jpeg?itok=BbX58NV9)
Mark Schnurr has been involved with Special Olympics BC – Coquitlam for over 30 years. The athletes are what has kept him coming back for three...
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Gerry Bell is a passionate and dedicated floor hockey and golf coach for Special Olympics BC – Castlegar . He says that he enjoys watching athletes...
![Drew group selfie with four golf athletes on golf course](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2022-09/DrewStotesbury_Golf%281%29.jpg?itok=vafKqrq_)
As the golf Head Coach for Special Olympics BC – Salt Spring Island , Drew Stotesbury is always amazed at the abilities of his athletes. He says that...