Special Olympics BC Local:

Penticton

Hometown:

Penticton

When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?

I have been with Special Olympics for 23 years. I was very shy and I wanted to try bowling but was too shy. That's when the bowling coach Fae Hodgins came and talked to me and got me relaxed, then I started to have fun. I then joined softball which Fae also coached at that time. After that, I joined curling. 

Will these be your first Special Olympics Canada Games? If not, which other National Games did you compete in, and in what sports?

I have competed in curling at the 2008 National Games in Quebec where I won a gold medal. I also went to the National Games for softball in P.E.I. winning gold there too.

What were your results in the 2019 Special Olympics BC Winter Games? How did you feel about your performance?

My team brought home the gold medal. My performance was awesome. 

What does it mean to you to be part of Special Olympics Team BC 2020?

It means I am representing B.C. at the Games and showing B.C. what we can do, and have fun. 

What is your goal for these National Games?

Bring home the gold medal and have fun and meeting new people. 

What does competing at National Games mean to you?

It means hard work, sportsmanship, and meeting new people.

What do you like most about the sport you will compete in at National Games?

My coaches and my teammates, they are awesome and we work well together. 

What is your favourite Special Olympics experience to date?

Bringing home the gold. 

What would you tell someone about Special Olympics to encourage them to get involved?

Come check out the different sports that we provide and see what interests you. 

What other Special Olympics sports do you participate in?

Bocce, golf, and curling

Please tell us a little bit more about yourself! What else would you like people to know about you?

I am lots of fun to be around, I like to socialize with others. Belong to the Eagles, I love to cook and bake, fishing, camping and playing cards. 

What is one word you would use to describe yourself? :)

Easygoing.