Stories

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

SOBC – Surrey athlete Susan Wang and Newmont Senior Vice President Projects Ivan Mullany in 2019.
Newmont has played a critical role in expanding Special Olympics BC’s opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities of all ages across the...
Special Olympics Team BC 2020 alpine skiing coach Misty Pagliaro with athletes Roxana Golbeck and Erin Thom.
After 30 years as a certified dental assistant, Special Olympics BC’s Misty Pagliaro took “the big leap” and changed her career entirely, so she could...
Arianna Phillips with the medals she earned at the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games
We celebrate the inspiring achievements of the members of the Special Olympics BC family with Indigenous heritage, including accomplished Special...
Special Olympics Team BC bowlers
Article published December 2019 Special Olympics BC’s Maurice Bernier is living proof that age is just a number. At 74 years old, the 5-pin bowler...
Special Olympics 50th medallion
Through 2018 and 2019, Special Olympics BC celebrated the 50th anniversary of the global Special Olympics movement, participating in inspiring events...
The Westminster Savings team ready to be freezin’ for a reason at the 2019 Vancouver Polar Plunge. Photo by Tim Fitzgerald
Westminster Savings Credit Union ’s generous support has made a big splash for Special Olympics BC! A valued provincial partner since 2017...
Special Olympics alpine skier Roxana Golbeck
The theme of the 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games is "Pure Heart." Meet a few of the many members of the Special Olympics Team BC 2020...
 SOBC – Quesnel athlete Brock Terlesky
Brock Terlesky says Special Olympics BC has helped him grow as an athlete and a person. “How Special Olympics really changed me the most is by giving...
SOBC – Smithers volunteer Kathryn Creswell
Kathryn Creswell loves working with Special Olympics BC athletes – and says they have her hooked for life on volunteering with SOBC. As part of her...
SOBC – Kamloops coach Tamara Turner
Special Olympics BC – Kamloops coach Tamara Turner says she is inspired by the skills and selflessness of Special Olympics BC athletes. Turner is the...