See your support in action

Because of incredible donors like you, more than 45,000 Canadian children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities can reach their full potential. Your ongoing support of Special Olympics Canada allows these individuals to access the transformative power of sport not only through Special Olympics’ competitive programs, but also its daily community programs offered across the country.


Learn more about the lives you’ve changed in the stories below.

SOPEI Executive Director Charity Sheehan poses for a photo with two Special Olympics athletes.
Special Olympics Prince Edward Island Executive Director Charity Sheehan is a self-described “Games junkie.” She’s been involved with Special Olympics...
Moriah on the ice with her hands up
I am practicing lots. I did lots of summer skating and off-ice training. Now I practice three days a week. I love spins and skating fast. I love skating in front of an audience.
Special Olympics BC athlete Marc Theriault performs on the ice.
I truly appreciate this opportunity which I will cherish for the rest of my life -- it is truly a great gesture on their part to have included Special Olympics as part of the programming and I look forward to showing everyone what I have achieved in figure skating over the years.
Special Olympics BC figure skater Alex Pang performs on the ice
What I like about Special Olympics is that it does not limit any disabilities, we are treated the same. All coaches, volunteers, and supporters have so much patience and always helps us to go beyond our greatest expectations. Skills we never expected to achieve is possible.
Ray Huson with Special Olympics BC athletes
Penticton’s Ray Huson is known around Special Olympics BC for his infectious smile. The experienced snowshoe, cross-country and bocce coach started volunteering with Special Olympics in 1995.
Ray Huson with Special Olympics BC athletes
Penticton’s Ray Huson is known around Special Olympics BC for his infectious smile. The experienced snowshoe, cross-country and bocce coach started volunteering with Special Olympics in 1995.
Coach Blake Fenwick poses for a photo at the baseball diamond.
Toronto’s Blake Fenwick was introduced to Special Olympics when he was just 15-years-old. Looking to complete his required community service hours for high school – he only had 10 hours left of the 40-hour requirement – he was connected with the Etobicoke Eagles softball team.
Emma Bittorf performs on the ice.
Athlete: Emma Bittorf Age: 16 From: Strathmore, Alberta Rock The Rink performance: October 19 at Canalta Centre in Medicine Hat, AlTA. 1. How long...
Special Olympics Ontario athlete Tim Goodacre skates on the ice.
Athlete: Tim Goodacre Age: 34 From: Dundas, Ont. Rock The Rink performance: November 2 at Memorial Auditorium in Kitchener, Ont. 1. How long have you...
Special Olympics Alberta athlete Meg Ohsada poses on the ice
Athlete: Meg Ohsada Age: 25 From: Canmore, AB Rock The Rink performance: October 10 at Westerner Park Centrium in Red Deer, Alta. 1. How long have you...