James "JP" Mines

Age: 16

Years Involved with Special Olympics: 14 years. I began as a 2 year old in Special Olympics Young Athletes Program.

Hometown: North Chesterfield, VA

Sports:

Roller Skating, Ice Skating, Basketball and Track & Field.

I have attended many regional and state competitions.

Education: 10th Grader in Chesterfield County Public Schools

Favorite Special Olympics Memory: Being the torch bearer at the Polar Plunge.

Why is it important to build a more unified generation?

"I like doing sports with my school friends. We win medals. We cheer for each other; and they come to my birthday party. I love Special Olympics; it gave me sports, teammates and friends. "