Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers
SARGENT SHRIVER INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL MESSENGERS, 2018 – 2023
Brina Kei Maxino
Special Olympics Philippines
Daniel Smrokowski
Special Olympics Illinois, USA
Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza
Special Olympics Brazil
Hanna Joy Atkinson
Special Olympics Colorado, USA
Haseeb Abbasi
Special Olympics Pakistan
Ian Harper
Special Olympics Great Britain
Kurtis Jon Siu
Special Olympics Hong Kong
Maryam Ahmad Thyab
Special Olympics Kuwait
Nyasha Derera
Special Olympics Zimbabwe
Renee Manfredi
Special Olympics Texas, USA
For twenty years Special Olympics athlete leaders have served in a select role titled Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger. These spokespeople for the movement lead the campaign for a more inclusive world for people with intellectual disabilities. Through their participation and leadership at global, regional, and local events—both internal and external to the Special Olympics Movement—they challenge the mindsets of political leaders, policy makers, educators, employers, and society. Read more about their recent role at the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi.
NEW 2019-2023 Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers Announced!
Congratulations to the Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers (SSIGMs) class of 2018-2022 for being selected.