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

Selfie of Misty and three skiing athletes waving behind her
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
The 2023 Special Olympics BC Games presented by Prospera Credit Union happened from February 2 to 4 in Kamloops! Athletes with intellectual...
New Car Dealers Foundation group photo of four people
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
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...
National Coaches Week logo
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
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...
Close-up of Angela Klein
Angela Klein is a longtime Special Olympics BC – Penticton athlete with many athletic accomplishments to her credit, including two Special Olympics...
SOBC smiling athlete
Pan American Silver Corporation , is one of Special Olympics BC’s newest sponsors. Now entering their second year of sponsorship, Pan American Silver...
Canucks for Kids Fund
We’d like to give a huge thank you to the Canucks for Kids Fund for coming through for Special Olympics BC with a grant of $150,000. The grant will...
Athletes Ashley and Sheryl holding their National Games medals
Special Olympics BC athlete and Director Ashley Adie says that without access to in-person programs during the pandemic, “I found myself falling into...