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Coach Jessica Chapelski with three athletes
10
October

Meet Coach Jessica Chapelski

Thank you, Coach Jessica Chapelski, for making a difference in the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities, their families and other

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Coach Penny Coyle smiles for photo with SOBC athletes.
27
September

Meet Coach Penny Coyle

Thank you, Coach Penny Coyle, for making a difference in the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities, their families and other volunteers

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Phoebe smiling with SOBC youth participant
29
July

Meet Coach Phoebe Lau

As a Special Olympics BC coach for over 15 years, Phoebe Lau has made a profound impact on athletes with intellectual disabilities, and she has...

Peter holding a thumbs up with fellow athlete
18
June

Meet Coach Peter De Marchi

Special Olympics BC – Burnaby coach Peter De Marchi believes in the transformative power of sport. In his 14 years as a coach for SOBC, he has seen...

Jennifer Knoll headshot
16
May

Meet Coach Jennifer Knoll

Coaching for Special Olympics is the best thing that SOBC – Port Alberni’s Jennifer Knoll feels she has ever done. She has been involved with SOBC for...

Laura Murphy self-portrait
17
April

Meet Coach Laura Murphy

Special Olympics – Vernon coach Laura Murphy has quickly embraced the inclusivity and empowerment of Special Olympics. Involved for over two years...

Stanley Chang self-portrait
01
January

Meet Coach Stanley Chang

Special Olympics BC – Richmond’s Stanley Chang has been a dedicated coach for over eight years, helping change the lives of athletes with intellectual...

Tracy Boyd self portrait
06
December

Meet Coach Tracy Boyd

For over five years, SOBC – Langley's Tracy Boyd has proudly coached Special Olympics athletes, empowering them through the joy of sport.

Boyd is...

Janny Jung portrait
06
November

Meet Coach Janny Jung

Changing lives with Special Olympics BC since 1999, Janny Jung is a dedicated coach for SOBC – Vernon who passionately mentors athletes and fellow...

Randy James self portrait
07
September

Meet Coach Randy James

Throughout his three decades of involvement with Special Olympics, SOBC – Comox Valley coach and Local Coordinator Randy James has enjoyed the...