Micheal Oswald, our athlete reporter, is also the author of the book I Am A Man Who Cries. The book is a is a heartfelt compilation of essays, songs and poems - many of which address the experiences and challenges Micheal has faced as a person living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. To purchase a book, please telephone Micheal or Helen Halet at 604-885-6210 or e-mail him at hhalet@telus.net.
Happy 2018 everyone! Special Olympics had a terrific holiday season made even better with donations coming in from our gracious community services.
First, the Sechelt H20 Deep Running Class donated $260 to our local. Head Swimming coach Cathy Verge commented that the class donated to the Sunshine Coast Special Olympics as a Thank you for her many years as their instructor. They were quite familiar with her involvement with Special O and the Special Olympics motto, “Let me win but if I cannot win let me be brave in the attempt”. As Cathy says, “We live in such a giving community and their kindness is touching.” Next, at our annual Christmas banquet, the night opened with a donation of $500 from Sechelt Legion Head Paul Lith, and that was followed up by a $1500 donation from Sandi Cavalier and Jordan McCourt. Thanks to these wonderful acts of kindness, the athletes in our local have access up to date equipment, can travel to competitions and so much more. It is really heartwarming the amount of generosity in our amazing community. In addition to financial benefits, our fabulous Christmas banquet also had a great meal, prepared by the Legion Ladies preceded by a performance by Micheal Oswald and Lance Leeson of a Special O song they had written. The big man in red making an appearance to spread cheer and bring presents to athletes followed this. The night closed with a dance to music prepared by athlete Layla Ross who provided the perfect Christmas soundtrack to the evening. As reported previously, Dustin Archer, Brandon Lacey and Stephie Malcom attended the Jon Bailiey Skills Tournament and were proud to bring home first and third place ribbons. The Regional Curling bonspiel is a go. It will be held on Saturday Feb 17th at the Gibsons curling rink. I will bring you the reader the results come event time. In ‘Nationals’ News, Coach Cathy Verge will accompany athletes Genny Verge and Stephanie Rogers to Nova Scotia this summer. Before that she will be taking national athletes Bruce Stuart, Genny Verge & Stephanie Rogers to a training camp on the 5th, 6th & 7th of January. Head Golf coach Darren Lane will be travelling to a different training camp in Victoria with national athletes Chris Walker, Amanda Boghean and Gus Vaughn. As you can see, Special Olympics doesn’t really take a break, it just rests for a few moments! From 2018 to infinity! Special Olympics BC's Winter 2012 Bulletin
Coquitlam Basketball Tournament - March 9, 2013 FUNdamentals & Active Start - March 13, 2013 Rhythmic Gymnastics - March 19, 2013 Volunteer Day - April 29, 2013 Bocce Practice - May 11, 2013 Softball Game & Kinnikinnick - May 25, 2013 Volunteer Appreciation Banquet - June 8, 2013 E-Zine Article - What Sports Means To Me - August 2013 2013 Year in Review - December 2013 Article 16 for YFN - December 2013 E-Zine Article - New Beginnings - December 2013 Article 17 for YFN - January 2014 Article 18 for YFN - April 2014 Special Olympics Volunteers Recognized June 2014 Year End Review - November 2014 Special Olympics Fall & Winter Season Starts - The Local - October 1, 2014 Basketball on the Coast - The Local - November 5, 2014 Special Olympics - Report - The Local - December 30, 2014 Floor Hockey - The Local - February 4, 2015 Gibsons Team Sweeps Series - The Local - March 4, 2015 Curling and Rhythmic Gymnastics - The Local - April 1, 2015 Huffington Post - Special Olympics Builds Communities of Inclusion - December 3, 2015 Time for Softball - The Local - May 6, 2015 Our amazing "Media Man" Micheal Oswald has been published in the Huffington Post. Please take a moment to read his article on how Special Olympics Builds Communities of Inclusion.
Congratulations, Micheal! The Coast Reporter and The Local gives Special Olympics Sunshine Coast excellent coverage of our programs, activities and events. Please click on the links below to read the newspaper articles.
3rd Annual Basketball Tournament - Coast Reporter - February 1, 2013 Active Start & Fundamentals - Coast Reporter - November 16, 2012 Special Olympics host Regional Qualifier (golf) - Coast Reporter - June 22, 2012 Special Olympics host tournament (basketball) - Coast Reporter - February 3, 2012 Showing What Dedication Means (Volunteer - Marie Telder) - Coast Reporter - April 19, 2013 Volunteers Recognized at Banquet - Coast Reporter - June 21, 2013 Athletes Seek Gold at Provincial Games - Coast Reporter - July 12, 2013 Solid Results for Coast Athletes (Provincial Games) - Coast Reporter - July 26, 2013 Special Olympics Basketball on the Coast - The Local - November 5, 2014 Special Olympics - Report - The Local - December 30, 2014 Special Olympics - Floor Hockey - The Local - February 4, 2015 Special Olympics - Gibsons hoops team sweeps series - The Local - March 4, 2015 Special Olympics - Curling and Rhythmic Gymnastics - The Local - April 1, 2015 Special Olympics - Time for Softball - The Local - May 6, 2015 Special Olympics - Soccer & Golf Season upon us - The Local - June 3, 2015 |
AuthorMicheal Oswald is the "media man" / athlete reporter for Special Olympics Sunshine Coast. You can frequently find him out at the many events our local hosts, whether it be taking photos or interviewing participants and/or coaches. His work is published in our local media and beyond, including an article in the Huffington Post. Archives
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