Meet Julia Harris – An Athlete Profile

Pushing the boundaries and exploring new horizons.

That is exactly what athlete Julia Harries does. Julia became involved with Special Olympics a little over a decade ago. Since then, she has emerged as a champion swimmer and has taken on additional sports such as Unified bocce and softball. Her most memorable achievements include winning a gold medal in swimming and a silver medal in Unified bocce at the Special Olympics New York State Games.

Through her experiences with Special Olympics New York, Julia has unearthed new strengths, abilities, and successes, celebrating them with a resounding BOOYA!!!!! She shared, “After suffering a brain injury at age 9, it was the Special Olympics that gave me the courage to be brave and pursue my dream to swim again.”

She is a member of the Special Olympics New York Athlete Leadership Council, serving as a mentor to fellow athletes and as a public ambassador for Special Olympics. Julia often represents the nonprofit as a spokesperson, raising awareness and advocating the potential for individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, Julia is a skilled motivational speaker and founded License to Smile. She also currently works as a sales associate at 95 Nutrition.

On perseverance, Julia says “You need to stretch your limits and look beyond your boundaries. Perseverance does not mean that there is always success at the end. Perseverance means in times of difficulty to Keep on Going, Don’t Stop, Be Determined and Never Give Up!”

Check out Julia in the Media:

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