Lunch and Learn Session

Adam Hayes, Special Olympian; June 4, 2007

The Employee Diversity Team co-sponsors a number of Lunch’n’Learn sessions throughout the year. Recently, 23-year-old Adam Hayes spoke about the Special Olympics and what it has meant to him. He also presented a short video he had produced concerning the past year’s Special Olympics events.

Adam Hayes emphasizes the need for volunteers and coaches for the Special Olympics sports. Adam has participated in the Special Olympics for the past 11 years.

Adam Hayes (on right) and his mentor, Tim Blass of the Gallup Organization stand beside a montage of photographs that show the numerous Special Olympics activities in which Adam has participated. Adam is a recent graduate of Frederick Community College. He is interning at Fort Detrick in visual communications.

Adam Hayes (standing in middle) answers questions about the Special Olympics program.