There are few moments that match the excitement of representing your school and hometown at a State Championship.

On Tuesday April 2nd, Harvard Law School Project on Disability hosted a conversation with two decorated athletes, Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan and Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete Melissa Joy Reilly.

Bonnie Bence grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and still lives in St. Louis with her husband. They have four children: three sons and a daughter. Bonnie's involvement with Special Olympics comes from her son, Chris.