From July 15 to 21, The 2024 Special Olympics Global Week of Inclusion celebrated the difference we can make when we #ChooseToInclude!
3 photo collage of SOBC athletes holding #ChooseToInclude signs


Get involved today and make a difference!

Too many Special Olympics athletes are far too familiar with the pain of isolation and exclusion. Canadians with intellectual disabilities are still too often left out – on playgrounds, from the workforce, from conversations. Together, we have the power to change the future for all.

Volunteer and participate in Special Olympics BC's year-round programs

Donate to empower athletes with intellectual disabilities

Spread the word on social media

Read inclusion stories

 

Celebrity Champions

Check out #ChooseToInclude inspiration from:

Chris Higgins of the Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Players and Head Coach Vanni Sartini

BC Lions Punter Stefan Flintoft

Learn more about Flintoft as a valued SOBC – North Shore volunteer!

 

Be a Champion of Inclusion

In the Special Olympics Global Week of Inclusion, we celebrate Champions of Inclusion because together we can build a better and more inclusive world! 

Meet 2024 Champions of Inclusion

Get involved with Special Olympics

Nominate a Champion of Inclusion 

Pledge to include 

Share your #ChooseToInclude spirit

Champions of inclusion can show their support anytime! You can make your own “I #ChooseToInclude” sign – feel free to get creative! Or you can use one of ours:

Change the world for tomorrow. #ChooseToInclude today!

 

Learn More

Check out Special Olympics BC’s social media channels for stories and actions to share with everyone who wants to help change the world!

More Global Week of Inclusion stories

Read insights from SOBC Athlete Reporters

More from Special Olympics International

 

Contact

Amanda Liao
SOBC Communications Manager
Tel 778-938-8202
Email aliao@specialolympics.bc.ca

Group photo of SOBC Smithers athletes and coaches showing their #ChooseToInclude signs
Members of SOBC – Smithers show that they #ChooseToInclude!