Tkia Harris, Special Olympics Athlete from Texas, 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 …
September 1, 2021Tyler Wigington, Special Olympics WI Athlete, 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, …
August 2, 2021Kayte Barton, Special Olympics MN Athlete, 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 …
July 1, 2021“Have You Ever Wished You Were Someone Else?” by Marquis Garner, Special Olympics Wisconsin Athlete
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 …
June 3, 2021Maryann 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 …
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