Robert Bailey
Sports: Hometown: Longview Robert Bailey of Longview, Washington has been involved in Special Olympics since 2017, competing in soccer, basketball, football, softball, and track and field. A two-time silver medalist in the pentathlon, he is proud of his athletic accomplishments and the responsibility he has developed as a role model for others.…
Bishop Ford
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Bishop Ford is a Seattle athlete who has participated in his school’s Unified basketball and soccer programs for the past two years. Through Special Olympics Unified he has built strong friendships and developed the endurance needed to compete on the court and field! Bishop takes pride in his education…
Jonas Darragh
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Jonas Darragh from Seattle has participated in Special Olympics Unified sports through his school for three years, competing in basketball and soccer. Through the program he has grown more confident, built friendships, and become a leader promoting inclusion in his school and community. Jonas serves on his school’s Unified…
Eden Gamboa-Chernin
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Eden Gamboa-Chernin from Seattle has been involved in her school’s Unified program for three years, competing in Unified basketball and soccer. She also helped develop her school’s Unified club and leadership team, helping build a supportive and inclusive community. Eden is active academically, taking advanced classes and participating in…
Maya Frink
Sports: Hometown: Graham Maya Frink of Graham, Washington has participated in Special Olympics Washington for 10 years in athletics, bowling, and basketball and serves on both the state and Pierce County Athlete Leadership Councils!! She previously represented Washington at the 2018 USA Games in Seattle, earning two silver medals and one bronze…
Finley Bogosian
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Finley Bogosian from Seattle joined his school’s Unified program in 2024 and has competed in Unified basketball and soccer. His Unified soccer team won the Washington State Championship, and he was selected to serve on the Special Olympics Washington Youth Activation Committee. Finley is also active in his community…
Charlie Lewis
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Charles “Charlie” Lewis from Seattle has been involved in his school’s Unified programming for two years. He has competed in Unified basketball and soccer while also helping lead inclusion efforts through the school’s Unified leadership team and student government. Charlie is active in many school organizations and enjoys community…
Rachel Myers
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Rachel Myers of Seattle, Washington has dedicated nearly a decade to building inclusive Unified programs, first in South Dakota and now at West Seattle High School. A Special Education teacher and Unified Liaison, she has led her school to national recognition as a Unified Champion School and received multiple…
Izzy McKamey
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Isobella “Izzy” McKamey from Seattle has spent the past three years deeply involved in her school’s Unified sports and leadership programs. Through Special Olympics she discovered a passion for promoting inclusion and has served as a youth leader, U.S. Youth Ambassador, and advocate for Unified programs. Izzy has helped…
Candace Madison
Sports: Hometown: Mill Creek Candace Madison of Mill Creek, Washington has been involved in Special Olympics for 28 years, competing in bowling, basketball, athletics, bocce, and T-ball. She serves as a team captain, State Ambassador, and active fundraiser, and was honored as Athlete of the Year in 2018!! Candace credits Special Olympics…