On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics New Zealand Athlete Leader and newly selected Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Grace Payne joins SSGM Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a great conversation about being the first SSGM from New Zealand!
Tune in as Grace chats with Daniel about: Becoming Involved in Special Olympics Movement, One of Two Females on an all Men's Basketball Team at 2019 World Games Abu Dhabi, An Introduction to Athlete Leadership, Unified Schools Project at Global Athlete Congress, Becoming a SSGM and Goals for her 2024-2027 Term, and we dive into how Tim Shriver's challenge of Inclusive Education for this SSGM class perfectly aligns with Grace's project of bringing Unified Schools and Brand Awareness to New Zealand!
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Watch full Video Here Episode 566 ShowNotes & Links:- Follow Grace’s SSGM Journey on Socials: @__gracepayne__ Instagram | Facebook
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- Recommended SCP Episodes: SSGM Alums Daniel and Manu at Global Forum for Inclusion
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