HEALTH MESSENGERS
The only way to end exclusion is to have people who face these challenges daily help create the solution. People with intellectual disabilities are guiding us toward solutions in our health work. The Special Olympics Health Messenger program was born out of this notion of participation. In order to create more effective public health programs, improve health systems and engage communities to support the health of people with intellectual disabilities, people with intellectual disabilities must have leadership roles in the health system.
MEET OUR HEALTH MESSENGERS
Special Olympics Health Messengers are athletes who are trained to serve as health and wellness leaders, educators, advocates and role models. They are leading their teams, families, friends and communities to pursue healthy lifestyles, and are advocating for healthcare providers and governments to adopt inclusive policies around health, wellness services, education and resources for people with intellectual disabilities.
Jason Barret
Patrick Donelan
Lakin Eckroat
Georgie Fisher
Tyler Griswold
Bekah Henderson
Ryan Hoag
Megan Howell
Derrick Kleinsorge
Tavrick Lawless
Kasey Morris
Mallory Morris
Luke Pratt
Beau Renyer
Rylee Robinson
David Sharp
Rebecca Shepherd
Seth Wagner
