Sport: Golf

PROVINCE: nova scotia 

HOMETOWN: Bridgewater 

Biography: 

From Bridgewater, NS, Jim will caddie for his daughter, Krista, at their first Special Olympics World Games. Jim has been with Special Olympics for 21 years and also coaches curling. In past years, he’s coached softball and floor hockey teams to medal wins at the Regional and National Games. Jim’s wife, Sheila, is also involved with Special Olympics and they credit the movement with helping to open doors for their daughter. The goals for the Abu Dhabi games are to enjoy watching Krista golf, have lots of fun and help where needed.