We're thrilled to introduce you to some of Special Olympics BC's inspiring athletes, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors!
Stories
![Special Olympics BC – Prince Rupert athlete Stacy Whomes](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2019-07/Stacy%20Whomes.jpg?itok=psGjzx8c)
Special Olympics BC – Prince Rupert athlete Stacy Whomes loves spending time with her friends and meeting new people through SOBC. “Stacy is probably...
![Special Olympics BC – North Shore volunteer Tracy Evans](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2019-07/2.jpg?itok=R2zaqx46)
Special Olympics BC – North Shore volunteer Tracy Evans says the best thing about being involved with SOBC is working with the athletes. “My time that...
![Pacific Coastal Airlines Special Olympics BC](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2019-07/SOBC_PacificCoastal_HallofFameJan2019_JodieSanheim_2.jpg?itok=he2DJZ6P)
For Special Olympics BC staff, volunteers, and athletes, the cost of flying to an event or function can be a real barrier. Fortunately, Pacific...
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![SOBC – Nanaimo athlete Simon Phipps](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2019-04/SOBC%20-%20Nanaimo%20athlete%20Simon%20Phipps.jpg?itok=ZA-DwPxx)
Simon Phipps says being a Special Olympics BC – Nanaimo athlete has helped him become a better person. Through Special Olympics, Phipps says he has...
![Special Olympics BC – Terrace coach Alex Walker](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2019-04/Alex%20Walker_website_2_0.jpg?itok=vU4atnuA)
An enthusiastic and dedicated coach, Special Olympics BC – Terrace ’s Alex Walker works hard to provide SOBC athletes with opportunities to succeed...
![SOBC – Sunshine Coast athlete Shelley McCuaig (left) competing at the 2019 SOBC Winter Games. Photo by Pat Stuart.](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2019-03/Shelley%20McCuaig_web.jpg?itok=IR2RMih2)
Shelley McCuaig says the most important part of being a Special Olympics BC athlete is having fun. The SOBC – Sunshine Coast athlete competed in...
![Marine Drive Staples](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2019-03/Burnaby_MarineWay_JeffHayes_KatieLittle.jpg?itok=neEryYnL)
As a supporter of Special Olympics Canada since 1996, Staples Canada has helped make dreams come true for thousands of Special Olympics athletes...
![Special Olympics BC – Delta athlete Nick Johnston](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2019-02/Nick%20Johnston_web.jpg?itok=jlMQIII8)
Special Olympics BC – Delta athlete Nick Johnston loves competing as part of a team. Johnston has been an SOBC athlete for more than 10 years, and he...
![Kailyn Potomak](/sites/default/files/styles/_120px_by_135px_/public/2019-01/Kailyn%20Potomak_Website.jpg?itok=zAZDetV-)
Special Olympics BC – Langley ’s Kailyn Potomak is an accomplished athlete who loves to spend time with her teammates. Potomak participates in alpine...