Health Messengers in Action

Do you have a success story to share? Email it to healthmessenger@specialolympics.org.

COVID-19 Self Advocacy Messages from Health Messengers: Video from Hanna Atkinson | Video from Renee Manfredi
2019 Health Messenger Year in Review (PDF): Read about how the Health Messenger program expanded in 2019.”
Health Messengers Recap: Health Messengers make inclusive health a reality!
Jenni Hummel from North Dakota: Gives a tour in a grocery store and shows how to pick healthy food options when shopping.
Kayla Cornell from Michigan: Talks about the importance of fitness for Special Olympics athletes as well as emotional wellness.
Jason Gieschen (Nebraska), Nell Coonen-Korte (Minnesota), and Parker Thornton (New Hampshire) (PDF): Spoke on a panel with the U.S. Surgeon General about inclusive health.
The Power of Health Messengers: Shows the importance of Health Messengers and the impact they are making around the world.
2018 Health Messenger Year in Review (PDF): Read about all of the awesome things that happened in 2018 Health Messenger program.

Become a Mentor Learn what it takes to Mentor a Health Messenger
Hosting a Health Messenger Training Use these tools to plan and implement a successful Health Messenger training.
Surveys Health Special Olympics keep track of the Health Messengers who have been trained.
Health Messenger Practicum Each Health Messenger is required to do one health and wellness focused practicum in their communities within one year of receiving training, to demonstrate their leadership in health and wellness.
Hands-On Health Activities These interactive activities make it easy for you deliver this important health education to athletes in your communities.
Health Messengers in Action Do you have a success story to share? Email it to healthmessenger@specialolympics.org. COVID-19 Self Advocacy Messages from Health Messengers: Video from Hanna Atkinson | Video from Renee Manfredi2019 Health Messenger Year in Review (PDF): Read about how the Health Messenger program expanded in 2019.” Health Messengers Recap: Health Messengers make inclusive health a reality!Jenni Hummel from North Dakota: Gives a tour in a grocery store and shows how to pick healthy food options when shopping.Kayla Cornell from Michigan: Talks about the importance of fitness for Special Olympics athletes as well as emotional wellness.Jason Gieschen (Nebraska), Nell Coonen-Korte (Minnesota), and Parker Thornton (New Hampshire) (PDF): Spoke on a panel with the U.S. Surgeon General about inclusive health.The Power of Health Messengers: Shows the importance of Health Messengers and the impact they are making around the world.2018 Health Messenger Year in Review (PDF): Read about all of the awesome things that happened in 2018 Health Messenger program.