Special Olympics Connecticut Global Messenger

Roger Tomkiel

Birth Date: July 30, 1963
Home Town: Niantic, CT
Sports: Sailing, Alpine Skiing, Golf and Cycling Coach

I live in my own home with my best friend and roommate Dan Kupisz. We enjoy going to the gym, Cruise nights with Uncle Phil and cooking different meals. We have the best neighbors! I love going to the movies with my friends and playing computer and video games. I am a Yankees Fan! No better channel that one with old movies and TV shows (Nick at Night and TV Land). I am open to do or try anything. I am a member of the Niantic Lions, member of the Niantic Tops Group and member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Centerbrook. I have worked as a stockman at Wal-Mart for 12 years.

I love traveling. I have been skiing in Maine and am busy planning my next cruise. I do the Penguin Plunge at Ocean Beach. Raising money is easy compared to PLUNGING! I’ve been a Global Messenger since 1999 and have enjoyed each event and training session. You get to meet so many new people through ALP’S. I love talking to people and letting them know how SOCT has changed my life.

As a coach and GM, I get a chance to share what has happened in my life and sometimes that helps others with their life. So many people have helped me; this is my chance to help others. I try hard to be a good person and a good friend to everyone.