DELEGATION LEADERS

I am a Coach and parent of an athlete to the Gilbert Roadrunners. My son became an athlete on this team back in 2008. 

After watching the love and passion that our head coach, Eve Vance, has provided for our team, I decided that I wanted to also become a coach. It has been one of the best decisions I have ever made! I get a great deal of joy out of watching these athletes compete. Unified Special Olympics has given our athletes a chance to compete and to be a part of an amazing team. 

Since 2015, I’ve been a part of the Gilbert Roadrunners. I joined as a partner in track, bocce ball, and soccer. For the past four years, my role has evolved—I now coach swimming, track, and soccer. Among all the sports, track holds a special place in my heart!

Being part of the Gilbert Roadrunners feels like having a second family. Witnessing the dedication and hard work of both athletes and partners as they strive to achieve their goals brings me immense joy. My heart overflows with love and happiness for this community. And I eagerly anticipate winning even more 

medals together!

My husband (Coach Kevin) and I moved from New York City to Arizona in 2005 when our son was a teenager. My son has autism and is basically non-verbal. We joined the Gilbert Roadrunners in 2011 and our son loved it. From coaching to the competitions, to the overnight trips and the parties....we became part of the Gilbert Roadrunners family. 

We feel accepted and our son is not judged. This team is part of my family and the resilience these kids show us amazes me and I am truly happy to be a part of this fantastic team!

I have been part of Gilbert Roadrunners since the start of this team by Eve Vance in 2008. I started with some volunteering and my three children participated as partners in different sports. I am now a coach and my children have become coaches for the team as well. The Gilbert Roadrunners has become a big part of our family and we enjoy volunteering in the many events and activities for the the team.

I am a special educator for more than 22 years in the school setting and higher education. I have a passion working with children and adults with special needs and it is my greatest joy to watch them blossom and involve with the community in many ways. We have great people on this team and I love being part of the Gilbert Roadrunners.