Healthy Athletes
UPE Year-End Round Up
This school year, Special Olympics Maryland’s Unified Physical Education (UPE) program supported 9 local school systems across 64+ classrooms in elementary, middle, and high schools, engaging 1,719 students statewide. To…
Read MoreHealthy Young Athletes at KKI SEEHS (South East Early Head Start)
Special Olympics Maryland’s Healthy Young Athletes program recently partnered with KKI SEEHS as part of the Child Family Health Cohort to support early childhood health and development. This year, 47…
Read MoreSam Livingston’s Health Messenger Profile
I’m Sam Livingston and I am currently an Athlete with Special Olympics Maryland competing in Kayaking, Flag football, Bowling and Track and Field for Baltimore County/Baltimore City. I am also…
Read MoreZoee Flacks’ Health Messenger Profile
Zoee Flacks is an athlete from the Baltimore City program. She participates in swimming, kayaking and bowling. She is a member of Team Maryland and will swim at the 2026…
Read MoreClaire Potter’s Health Messenger Profile
Claire is an athlete from Baltimore County who competes in Alpine skiing, kayaking and tennis. She attended the World Winter games in March of 2025 and won medals in Alpine…
Read MoreBriasia Moore’s Health Messenger Profile
Briasia Moore is a Special Olympics Maryland athlete representing Baltimore City. The sports Briasia plays include Soccer, Flag Football, basketball, bocce, bowling and swimming. Briasia wanted to become a health…
Read MoreNick Jennings Corrales’ Health Messenger Profile
Nick Jennings Corrales is a Special Olympics Maryland athlete from Montgomery County the sports that he does are alpine skiing, soccer, swimming, and bocce. The reason Nick became a health…
Read MoreStaying Healthy – While Still Getting to Eat Halloween Candy
To manage Halloween candy intake, balance consumption by eating meals with protein and fiber before enjoying sweets, setting daily limits for yourself, and getting rid of excess candy through donation programs…
Read MoreSelf-Care for Caregivers
Caring for a loved one is a big responsibility. It might help to know that you’re not alone. Millions of Americans are providing at least some care for those with…
Read More8 Types of Self-Care
Typically, self-care is broken up into 8 areas of life, each addressing a different facet of our being—physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, social, and financial. By incorporating self-care practices…
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