John’s Crazy Socks and the Special Olympics We often say that without the Special Olympics, there would be no John’s Crazy Socks. The Special Olympics has had a profound impact on John’s development and character …
Year: 2021
Layla Crehan, 17 year-old Athlete, Shares Her Story on Her Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis Race!
Hi, my name is Layla. My first sport in Special Olympics was swimming when I was 10-years-old. Swimming was a huge part of my life. Before that, my life was blank and I didn’t know …
Tkia Harris Shares Her Experiences in the READI Program and How to be Healthy
Hi, my name is Tkia Harris. I am in Special Olympics for Texas, and I used to be in Special Olympics for Florida. I have been an athlete for Special Olympics for three years. The …
Tyler Wigington Shares How He Stayed Physically and Socially Active During the Pandemic
Hi, my name is Tyler Wigington. I am a self-advocate, and in my blog post, I want to share how I stayed active physically, mentally, and socially during the pandemic. A little bit about myself, …
Kayte Barton Shares Her Experience in Writing a Bill Focusing on Obesity
Hi my name is Kayte Barton and I am 46 years old. I have been involved in Special Olympics for 25 years and I am a global health messenger. I help athletes learn how to …
“Have You Ever Wished You Were Someone Else?” by Marquis Garner
Hi my name is Marquis Garner and I am 41 years old. I have autism and I have been in Special Olympics for about sixteen years. Special Olympics keeps me healthy and I participate in …
Libby Hladik has been accepted to present the READI Curriculum at the 2nd COTEC-ENOTHE Congress in September
Congratulations to lab member Libby Hladik! Libby has been accepted to present on our work on developing the READI (Research Engagement and Advocacy for Diverse Individuals) Curriculum and what we learned in shifting to a …
Brittany St. John has been awarded the Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship from the Waisman Center for the 2021-2022 Academic Year
Brittany St. John has been awarded the Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship from the Waisman Center for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowships program was created in 1997 through the foresight and generosity …
Maryann Gonzales Shares her Research Experience on her Health Condition
My name is Maryann Gonzalez and I am 56 years old. I am a part of Special Olympics Florida and have been for 48 years. I have done data entry and work with athlete leadership …
Steve Woodard’s Research App Idea to Support Your Mental Health
Hello, my name is Steve Woodard, and I live in Portage, Wisconsin. I will be 42 in April, and I am a Special Olympic Wisconsin athlete and an athlete leader. I have been in Special …