Jeanice Lee talks to Jamie Heckerman President & CEO of Special Olympics Arizona. Heckerman says they serve individuals 2+ yrs older with intellectual disabilities in training and competitive opportunities through a variety of different sports across AZ. They offer 400+ events a yr, at various levels of competition in 21 different sports year-round for athletes. All athletes have access to their Healthy Athletes Program which provides free health screenings, education and care for athletes and their Healthy Leap program that provides 8 different lessons such as nutrition, sun safety, hydration etc. Coaches and volunteers’ welcome. Connect at (SpecialOlympicsArizona.org)
Original airdate: 6/30/2024
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Jeanice joined EMF in 2009 and she covers Southern California, Arizona and Hawai'i, including major markets Phoenix, San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles.
