By: Jason Scorcia Chapter 3 When I first started thinking about writing these stories about my Special Olympics adventures, it was the high school years that I was most excited to write about. If you, or someone you love, is about to head off to high school, I want to tell you that these years were some of the best of my life …
By: Jason Scorcia Chapter 2 Going to school can be a scary experience for anyone. When I was younger I went to a school near the airport called Our Lady of the Airways. I guess it was called that because we used to see planes flying overhead all the time! I had no idea back then when I looked up at the …
By: Jason Scorcia Chapter 1 I was born a long time ago! In fact, I’m actually 39 years old now. I was born on June 6th, 1982 and my Mom says that I was a “happy, go-lucky baby.” I think she means I smiled a lot, giggled a lot and probably played with my older brother Michael a lot too. I bet my Mom was actually glad that …
Jason’s JourneyThe Story Behind Jason’s Quest and Jason ScorciaA Special Olympics Superhero Spreading the Message of Sports, Hope and Having Fun to Everyone! By: Jason Scorcia Introduction– Sports, Hope and Having Fun – Hi! I’m Jason but a lot of people call me J.J. This was a nickname that started in elementary school, in part because there were also several other …
For Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) athlete Ryan Colpitts, fulfilling a leadership role in his athletic community means more than just encouraging teammates and maintaining a positive attitude on and off the field. For Colpitts, the Whitby, Ontario native and program coordinator with SOO, being a leader means providing tangible opportunities for athlete success and inspiring his fellow peers to follow …
This year, Special Olympics Ontario has taken the organizational Impact Report to the next level thanks to Provincial Partner Universus Media Group. The theme of the first-ever fully interactive Impact Report is Embracing Change & Empowering Dreams. “I am personally very excited about the launch of our first-ever fully interactive Impact Report, expressed Glenn MacDonell, President and CEO of Special …
Amidst the global pandemic, Special Olympics athletes have been pursuing new hobbies to fill their time while they waited for sports to return. In some cases, these activities have included trying out a new exercise program, investing in a craft or creative project from home. For Chef Anthony Go, a Special Olympics Ontario athlete and culinary connoisseur, cooking is and …
“That summer was the summer I realized what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.” “I started coaching Special Olympics when I was 16 years old. I found the opportunity while working as a Special Education lunch supervisor while I was in high school. I remember being nervous at my first practice. I was hoping to make …
Disability is not a barrier for greatness Garabedian I am the proud mother of Dikran, an autistic young man who is exceptionally talented in music. My wish is to help showcase people with disabilities and their talents in music. I want everyone to know that a disability is not a barrier for greatness. When Dikran was three years old we …
