Athlete Leadership Council Member: Michael Kusi – Why Being a Leader Is Important to Me  

When I joined Special Olympics in 2020, I was looking for a way to get back into sports. I did not realize then that I would also discover my voice as a leader. Through basketball, soccer, baseball and floor hockey, I have built friendships, gained confidence and found opportunities to support other athletes. Today, I am proud to represent Toronto …

Julia Romualdi ‘Turns her Cant’s into Cans and her Dreams into Plans’ in 2022

Whether it’s gracefully gliding across the ice as a figure skater, pursuing leadership opportunities in her community or making a splash on the big screens as an actress, Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) athlete Julia Romualdi has her sights set for success. Like many high achievers, the fulfillment of her goals does not materialize without a sometimes-hectic schedule and competing deadlines; …