Justin Hunsinger’s Health Messenger Profile

My name is Justin Hunsinger and I have been a Special Olympics Maryland Athlete Leader since 2014. The sports I play include basketball, softball, soccer and golf. I am a Global Messenger and a Health Messenger and I also work for Special Olympics as a Health Engagement Coordinator. Special Olympics has given me many opportunities for leadership, friendship, and a healthy lifestyle. Prior I had gained a lot of weight and got slower on the field because I wasn’t so focused on making healthy meals and healthy choices. Life started turning around for me when I had my Health Messenger training and I was introduced to the Special Olympics Fit 5 program. It changed my thoughts about how to be healthy while living independent.

I wanted to become a Health Messenger because I want to change the entire World when It comes to Inclusive Health!!! I see a fully Inclusive World in all areas, even health. I want to be involved in health political decisions and racial Inclusive Health Policies changes. As a Health Messenger my dream would be to cook meals for athletes at Special Olympics competitions. I can make protein powder smoothies and cook healthy snacks too. I would like for there to be more healthy options like vegetarian beyond burgers, meatballs, or, cauliflower steaks. These are some of the things I would cook for athletes at events.

– Justin Hunsinger

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