About this episode

This episode features an inspiring discussion about the impact of Special Olympics Tennessee with Joanne Drumright and her son Matthew.

This week on Waves of Awareness, we're diving into the inspiring world of Special Olympics Tennessee! 🎉 Join Waves CEO Staci Davis and our Waves adults—Tripp, Eric, Jeni, and John—as they welcome Joanne Drumright, COO of Special Olympics Tennessee, and her son Matthew, a proud Special Olympics athlete. Hear firsthand why Special Olympics matters, what drives Joanne in her role, and the hopes she has for the future of this incredible organization. Matthew shares his favorite sports, the personal growth he's experienced through competition, and some unforgettable memories from the games. Plus, our Waves crew brings their own fun updates—from Jeni's WWE fandom to John's exciting announcement about our upcoming Breakfast Fundraiser! Whether you're a supporter, athlete, or just curious about how sports can empower people of all abilities, this episode is packed with heart, laughter, and inspiration. 🌊 What You'll Learn in This Episode: -The mission and impact of Special Olympics Tennessee -How sports help athletes grow on and off the field -Ways you can get involved and support the movement -Fun life updates from the Waves team Tap "Play" to be inspired and discover how inclusion…

People in this episode

Host: Staci Davis

Guests: Joanne Drumright, Matthew

Topics covered

• Special Olympics
• inclusion
• athlete empowerment
• community support
• personal growth
• fundraising

Keywords

• Special Olympics
• Tennessee
• athletes
• sports
• inclusion
• community
• fundraiser
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Special Olympics Tennessee

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