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Hanna Joy Atkinson

Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger (SSIGM) Athlete leader 2019-2023 Special Olympics Colorado

Special Olympics Athlete Hanna Joy Atkinson Shares Her Story on Today Show

Hanna Joy Atkinson, a Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger and athlete from Colorado, recently appeared on Today with Hoda & Jenna to talk about the inspiration behind her contribution to the new book “Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community.”
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Kindness is What We All Need

This blog article, written by Hanna Joy Atkinson, a Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger, was originally posted by Special Olympics North America. Lady Gaga recently interviewed Hanna who served as a reporter for Lady Gaga’s Channel Kindness, the digital platform for her Born This Way Foundation.
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Athletes Celebrate Loretta Claiborne’s Birthday

Loretta Claiborne has traveled the world with Special Olympics since starting to compete in 1970 with Special Olympics Pennsylvania. Over the past 50 years, she’s grown into one of Special Olympics’ most influential voices.
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Special Olympics Athletes Highlight Mentors During Global Week of Inclusion

The 10 Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers (SSIGM) gathered in a Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal Hotel during the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Hanna’s List of Fun Indoor Activities

Hanna Joy Atkinson, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger from Colorado, shares these tips to have fun and keep busy while indoors.
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How to Give a Great Presentation

Studies show that roughly 80% of people are nervous about speaking in front of an audience.
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Tips on Delivering an Impactful Speech

Studies show that roughly 80% of people are nervous about speaking in front of an audience. If you are one of those people, Hanna Joy Atkinson has a few tips to get you more comfortable giving speeches and presentations so you can wow the crowd.

Hanna Atkinson Makes the Most of Global Week of Inclusion

To celebrate inclusion in my life, I was able to take part in some really fun events during the Global Week of Inclusion!
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Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers at the World Games

Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers have been busy at the 2019 World Games!
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Daniel Smrokowski and Healthy Athletes

Daniel Smrokowski interviews Hanna Joy Atkinson, Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger and Health Messenger