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.
Tyler Griswold
Bekah Henderson
Beau Renyer
Seth Wagner
Tavrick Lawless
Derrick Kleinsorge
Georgie Fisher
Luke Pratt
Patrick Donelan
Layne Warner
Rebecca Shepherd
Mallory Morris
