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 …
Mentor, Podcast Host and Special Olympics Ontario Athlete Ryan Colpitts is a Jack of All Trades
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 …
Special Olympics Ontario releases first-ever fully interactive Impact Report
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 …
A 5-Star Approach to Inclusion: Chef Anthony Go Leads Cooking Series for Special Olympics Athletes
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 …