Tyler Griswold (26) joined Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) in 2014. In 2021, he developed a strong interest in health and helping other athletes to live healthy lives. He decided to become a Health Messenger.
Throughout his short three years as a Health Messenger, Griswold has adopted healthier habits, avoided sugary drinks, and focused on water and iced tea. He has not only learned to be healthier himself, but he has used his training to help benefit his fellow athletes. For him, talking to trainers and other athletes helped him work together with people more. He also encourages healthy conversations with fellow athletes, helping them make better choices. His ultimate goal is to make fitness and nutritious meals enjoyable for everyone.
In addition to educating fellow athletes, Griswold gets to talk to students, local government officials, doctors, nurses, and caregivers about intellectual and developmental disabilities. He answers many questions to aid in making their work inclusive to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Health Messengers 2024
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Rimi Ando
Special Olympics Nippon -
Jennifer Stephanie López Avelar
Special Olympics El Salvador -
Asma Baker
Special Olympics United Arab Emirates -
Gerard Diedhiou
Special Olympics Senegal -
Tyler Griswold
Special Olympics Kansas -
Sharon Johnson
Special Olympics Arkansas -
Lam Wai Kwan
Special Olympics Hong Kong -
Patricia Larkin
Special Olympics Ireland -
Daniel Fernando Velasquez Lecointe
Special Olympics Guatemala -
Michael León
Special Olympics Southern California -
Banele Makhonco
Special Olympics South Africa -
Sam Micallef
Special Olympics Malta -
Odion-Imafidon Osatohamwen
Special Olympics Nigeria -
Elbegzaya Purev
Special Olympics Mongolia -
Adéla Šavlová
Special Olympics Czech Republic -
Enma Maria Madrid Vallecillo
Special Olympics Honduras -
Ying Yung
Special Olympics Chinese Taipei
