SPORT:  Athletics

PROVINCE: New Brunswick

How long have you been involved with Special Olympics?

I have been in Special Olympics for 36 years.

How is your life different since joining Special Olympics?

I have enjoyed Special Olympics social and athletic activities.

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

I like running and meeting new people.

What is your proudest moment with Special Olympics?

I think my proudest moment was winning a silver medal in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi. I was awarded Special Olympics Canada Female Athlete of the Year in 1999 and several World Games awards, as well as longest participant in Special Olympics, winning the Dr. Frank Hayden Lifetime Achievement Award held in Toronto, Canada.

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

I am very proud to represent my country.

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

To win a gold medal for Canada.