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"Your support can help us to create success for ourselves and maybe even become a superstar."
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My sport:
I currently play soccer, basketball and track and field.
My favourite thing about Special Olympics:
My favourite thing in Special Olympics is playing sports that you love, sharing the spotlight, playing with your teammates, coaches, having the opportunity to meet new friends, supporting one another, cheering each other on, showing incredible sportsmanship to each other.
My greatest accomplishment:
Representing my country, Canada, while competing playing soccer along with my amazing teammates on Team Canada. It was an incredible opportunity to share that moment with my fellow teammates, coaches, and mission staff, I also got to represent my whole continent, North America, by carrying the torch for the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium in front of the entire world in Abu Dhabi.
How Special Olympics changed my life:
Special Olympics changed my life by having the opportunity to participate in a wonderful program that helps me to become a great role model. It also helped me to grow, understand and accept myself and who I've become. I'm grateful and honoured to be a member of this amazing family.
How I've been staying healthy and active at home:
At the moment I've been keeping healthy and active by having healthy meals, training for soccer outside, doing online exercise with my loved one, jogging, walking and learning to go to bed early.
My favourite memory:
My favourite memory was the opportunity to go to Abu Dhabi and Dubai along with my fellow Team Canada teammates, coaches and mission staff, sharing the wonderful and incredible experience.
Why you should Draft an Athlete to help us get back to the playing field:
You can help us with your amazing support by donating towards our amazing programs and events for an athlete like me. Your support can help us to create success for ourselves and maybe even become a superstar. We will be honoured and grateful for your support.
What I'm looking forward to most when returning to our regular Special Olympics programming:
I'll be looking forward to seeing all my teammates, coaches and family members again. It will be a long time coming. I can't wait for that opportunity, it will be very exciting to go back to do what I love doing. I'm really looking forward to going back again, working hard and picking back up where we left off.
Make a donation to support Eddie and his fellow athletes across Canada:
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