Don Bruneau
Local Community
Coquitlam
When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?
1998
Will this be your first Special Olympics Canada Games? If not, what other National Games were you part of and in what role(s)?
No, 2016 Winter Games and 2018 Summer Games.
What does being part of Special Olympics Team BC 2026 mean to you?
A great team event to see athletes and coaches come together to have athletes compete at their best to have fun and represent their communities.
What is/are your goal(s) for National Games?
To lead the team for a safe, fun, and fulfilling experience.
What is your favourite Special Olympics experience to date?
2018 Games in Nova Scotia.
What does competing at National Games mean to your athletes? (Or, if this is your first National Games, competition in general)
A lifelong dream to participate with a team away from home.
What developments are you excited to see in your Team BC sport team leading up to National Games?
Team building as a community.
What would you say about Special Olympics to encourage someone to get involved?
It is life changing.