Kevin Short
Sports: Hometown: Puyallup Kevin Short of Puyallup, Washington began participating in Special Olympics in 2007, competing in track and field, basketball, and bowling. He values the friendships and competitive opportunities the program has provided, especially when overcoming medical challenges that required patience and resilience. A strong student and state gold medalist, Kevin…
Colin Raymond
Sports: Hometown: Kent Colin Raymond from Kent is a student at Kentwood High School who participates in Unified basketball and track. Through the Unified program he has built strong connections with teammates and enjoys helping others succeed in sports. Colin is also active in academics and extracurricular activities, maintaining a 4.0 GPA…
Kevin Rewd-Funkhouser
Sports: Hometown: Longview Kevin Reed-Funkhouser from Longview has been involved with Special Olympics for about a year and competes in soccer. Through the program he has built strong friendships and worked to overcome his anxiety about meeting new people. Kevin is proud of winning gold at state and regional competitions and continuing…
Travis Planas
Sports: Hometown: Longview/Kelso Travis Planas of Longview/Kelso, Washington has participated in Special Olympics for 17 years, competing in bowling and track and field in Hawaii before continuing his soccer career in Washington. He appreciates the friendships, teamwork, and active lifestyle that Special Olympics provides. Travis is especially proud of winning a gold…
Alyssa Davis
Sports: Hometown: Longview Alyssa Davis of Longview, Washington has been involved with Special Olympics for 25 years, competing in basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and track while also serving as an assistant helper and team leader. She is proud of her leadership and her commitment to improving the skills her coaches help her…
Becky Ulman
Sports: Hometown: Kelso Rebecca “Becky” Ulman of Kelso, Washington has been a Special Olympics athlete for 12 years, competing in soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Through sports she has grown more confident and overcome shyness while building strong friendships with teammates and coaches. Becky is especially proud of earning gold medals at state…
Larissa Moore
Sports: Hometown: Longview Larissa Moore of Longview, Washington has been involved in Special Olympics since 2022 and competes in soccer. Through participation, she has built meaningful friendships, strengthened her communication skills, and gained confidence in asking for help when needed. She works as a cook for the Rainier School District and enjoys…
Alicia Finley
Sports: Hometown: Longview Alicia Finley of Longview, Washington has been involved in Special Olympics for 12 years, competing in soccer, softball, volleyball, flag football, basketball, and cheerleading. Through sports, she has built friendships, strengthened her communication skills, and gained confidence. A high school graduate with diverse interests including anime, manga, and film,…
Shane Engstrom
Sports: Hometown: Longview Shane Engstrom of Longview, Washington has been involved in Special Olympics for six years, competing in soccer and participating in other community activities. He values meeting new friends and continually challenging himself to improve both socially and physically! Shane is proud of advancing to state competition multiple times and…
Jason Stoner
Sports: Hometown: Longview Jason Stoner from Longview has been involved with Special Olympics for eight years and competes in soccer. Through the program he has gained confidence and enjoys being part of a supportive team environment. Jason loves to sing and often shares his talent with others. He is excited for the…