Global Messengers are Special Olympics athletes who help spread the message and vision

of the movement as well as the benefits they have gained by participating in Special

Olympics. As leaders and message-bearers of the movement, Global Messengers

communicate the powerful declarations of hope, acceptance, dignity and courage of Special

Olympics athletes around the world. Only athletes can effectively relate the impact that the

movement has had on their lives and the lives of their families.

Athletes who have gone through Global Messenger training act as spokespeople for Special

Olympics Programs around the world. Every two years, 12 athletes are selected to train and

serve as International Global Messengers, representing the global Special Olympics

movement. The International Global Messengers come from around the world, reflecting the

scope and reach of the movement.

2008 Wyoming Global Messengers: Lucas Tronquet, Brian Tronquet, Tim McLaurin,

Jeannie Ellinger, Jonathan Hampe, Jordan Yager and James Grabrick. 

Not pictured: Tess Robinson, Mike McKnight, David Hansen, Sammie Andrew