SPORT: Basketball

PROVINCE: Prince Edward Island

How long have you been involved with Special Olympics?

Eight years.

How is your life different since joining Special Olympics?

I joined Special Olympics when I was 13. I'm now 21 and I've met some of my best friends through Special Olympics and being around such amazing coaches and teammates has helped to shape the person that I am today.

What do you like most about the sport you will be competing in at Special Olympics World Summer Games Berlin 2023?

I like the brotherhood environment that surrounds the sport of basketball. I think that's what I enjoy most about basketball.

What is your proudest moment with Special Olympics?

It would probably have to be winning back-to-back gold medals at National Games in floor hockey as a goalie.

What does Special Olympics and attending World Games mean to you?

It means a lot to me. Being a part of the Special Olympics Team Canada Training Squad has helped give me better self-confidence and more of a belief in myself.

What is your goal for Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023?

My goal is to get myself into better shape and to pick up good healthy habits that I can continue to contribute into everyday life even after the Games and to be in the best shape I can be to help the team succeed as best I can.