Ability Quote by Jim Flaherty

Special Olympics is such an empowering organization for the thousands of athletes involved and those of us like myself who lend support to them.

— Natalya Neidhart

The Canadians have really stepped it up these Olympics. It looks very promising for Vancouver.

— Cindy Klassen

I have been so inspired by the Special Olympics athletes that I have been so fortunate to meet, and I am excited to continue…

— Hannah Teter

It's a beautiful thing to be involved with the Special Olympics.

— Luis Fonsi

It's empowering and uplifting to hear the Special Olympics athletes share their journey and what's helped them to get to where they are today.…

— Natalya Neidhart

Special Olympics is an organization I have done a lot of work with, first while growing up in Massachusetts and then as an NBA…

— Michael Carter-Williams

Every Olympics is something special. If you're fortunate enough to play for your country - there's just so much energy. It's truly amazing.

— Venus Williams

The Olympics are only once every four years so you have to take advantage of all your opportunities, both to be an inspiration to…

— Lolo Jones

Representing Canada as a hockey player is always a tremendous honor, which also comes with a lot of responsibility. Being able to compete and…

— Scott Niedermayer

We come from a rich history of amazing sports and athletes here in Canada and there's been a long legacy before us that helped…

— Tessa Virtue

If I can inspire at least one per cent to live what I lived being a part of the Canadian Olympic team then I'm…

— Scott Moir

The special Olympics is about providing competition and recreational opportunities within a programme. And it's not so much about winning or losing. The Paralympics…

— Tanni Grey-Thompson