The Global Athlete Congress
Jamaican athlete and Special Olympics employee David Duncan speaks with JR ahead of the Global Athlete Congress. David began his Special Olympics journey as a volunteer, and now he is one of the select few representatives helping chart the course for athletes around the world. The Global Athlete Congress will meet next month at the Special Olympics World Games, where it gives athletes a voice and agency in charting their own path forward. David explains to JR why the employment of Special Olympics athletes is of such-importance to him that he is bringing the cause to the forefront of the discussion at the World Games.
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Each week, CBS Sports Radio's JR Jackson sits down with a different Special Olympics athlete or member of the community. We bring the audience closer to the athletes than ever before, encouraging listeners to take action and create more inclusion in their lives. The Special Olympics community has impacted millions across the world, and everyone is welcome here as we dive deep into small stories to create big change.
