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Athlete Profiles
SOMI Athlete Completes Marathon, Inspires Others
Todd Williams, Area 33 athlete, began running at 16-years-old and continues to run 30 miles-a-day and another seven miles to work. Amazingly, Williams also wears a 50-pound vest on his daily run that improves breathing and builds muscle tone. [read more]
Muskegon Athlete preps for 2009 World Winter Games.
Athlete Britt Nelson never imagined how far she would come in Special Olympics. After a lot of hard work and dedication she is now on the path to compete at the 2009 World Winter Games, which will be held in Boise, Idaho on Feb 6-13. [read more]
Devoted snowboarder heads for 2009 World Winter Games
When looking at 19-year-old Charles Howard, it’s hard not to smile. With his outgoing personality and vibrant smile, he seems to be anything but the shy child he claims to have been. [read more]
Eve Carley chosen to represent Team USA at 2009 World Winter Games
This newly selected 2009 World Games athlete has earned 18 medals in 36 months - impressive by any standard. It's her most recent gold medal earned at 2008 State Winter Games, which carries special value. [read more]
Ice Princess: Figure-skater prepares for 2009 World Winter Games
Bonneau intends to wow the crowd that at the 2009 World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho. She joins nine other SOMI athletes to compete internationally Feb. 3-13. SOMI selected athletes by putting all gold medalists from the 2008 State Winter Games into a drawing, then randomly selecting 10 athletes. [read more]
Area 2 athlete to take on global competitors in cross-country skiing
Schwartz’s SOMI career started 10 years ago. Since he was young, he always had a competitive spirit and stayed physically active. His favorite sports to participate in were basketball and hockey. [read more]
Dedication pays off for cross-country skier
When looking at petite Robin Ronayne, first instinct does not say athletic powerhouse. But looks can be deceiving. [read more]
Jacquelyn Mason a Role Model to All Athletes
Jacquelyn Mason is not the same person she was six years ago. The once shy 19-year-old used to walk around with her head down, but now, she can’t stop smiling. [read more]
SOMI For Life -- 32 Year Veteran Preps for Games
Miller says he enjoys going to events, not just because he likes to win or for the medals, but because he likes being around people and making life-long bonds with those he shares his experiences with. [read more]
Athlete Awarded for Helping to Change Lives
Area 35 Athlete named VanderSloot award winner. [read more]
Melissa Tufford
Melissa Tufford of Clio is a petite young woman whose sparkling personality truly shines when she performs on the ice. Figure skating has been Melissa's sports focus in Special Olympics for over ten years. [read more]
Harold McGuire
Harold McGuire likes to play hard and prefers those sports with a rougher edge. He slices through the gates in downhill skiing, rides a mean snowboard, and handles his hockey stick with intensity. [read more]
Dan Sell
Special Olympics offered Dan the chance to be what he wanted - an athlete -- and he ran with it. [read more]
Ron Walzak
Ron Walzak's nickname, "Manabull," offers some insight into the strength and power he brings to powerlifting competition. [read more]
Jenna Cole
"Jenna was given a poor prognosis," says Laura Cole, her mom. But now an impish 13-year-old, Jenna has proven that she can rise above the expectations of others. [read more]
Christina Paquin
Over 20 years ago, the Paquin family had no idea what they were getting into when they agreed to let eight-year-old Christina sign up for Special Olympics. [read more]
Kellie Cronin
Kellie puts forth her very best and her intensity embodies team spirit, which she encourages in others as well. [read more]
Molly Hincka
Molly Hincka is 14 years old and is in 8th grade at Maltby Middle School in Brighton. She has been involved with Special Olympics Michigan in Livingston County for six years. She participates in rhythmic gymnastics, track and field, soccer, basketball, and snowshoe and is a cheerleader for our adult teams. [read more]
Bill Goodwill
"Goodwill" is not just a clever last name for Bill Goodwill of Escanaba. Truly a man of "goodwill", Bill exemplifies the Special Olympics oath "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." Along with "goodwill", other words that may come to mind when thinking of Bill include brave, spirited and inspiring. [read more]
Ted Ketola
He walks one to three miles everyday, and he has no problem getting up at 3 a.m. to help shovel snow. He is a true team player. [read more]
Michelle Trombley
"With the right mindset, you can overcome anything," said Michelle Trombley, a Special Olympics athlete. [read more]
Brenden Eddie
If it wasn't for Special Olympics, Brenden Eddie may not be here today. [read more]
Joe Kaczynski
Joe Kaczynski is known for his ability to run far and fast. [read more]
Sarah Itoh
Sue Itoh has seen her daughter take what she has learned from Special Olympics and apply it to other activities in life. [read more]
Dean Butler
At age 11, Deon Butler had never taken a step. When he was 1 years old, his legs were severely burned. In the healing process his knees and ankles fused together at 90-degree angles. [read more]
