Humana Honors 15 National Senior Games Athletes Who Inspire People of All Ages to Achieve Their Best Health

Humana works with athletes to redefine what it means to have a ‘senior moment’

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Humana Game Changer and inspiring swimmer Vivian Stancil, 70, of Riverside, California, will compete at the 2017 National Senior Games presented by Humana on June 2-15, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. Humana Game Changers are National Senior Games athletes who exemplify healthy aging and provide encouragement, motivation and inspiration for all seniors to start with healthy. (Video: Business Wire)

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--()--As presenting sponsor of the 2017 National Senior Games, the largest multi-sport event in the world for adults age 50 and older, Humana (NYSE: HUM) will honor 15 senior athletes as Humana Game Changers. These athletes hail from across the country, ranging in age from 60 to 94 years young. They will compete in a variety of sports at the 2017 National Senior Games presented by Humana from June 2-15 in Birmingham, Ala., including basketball, pickleball, swimming and track and field.

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The Humana Game Changers program recognizes National Senior Games athletes who exemplify healthy aging and provide encouragement, motivation and inspiration for all seniors to start with healthy.

For example, Zoltan Zsohar, a 70-year-old cyclist from Dallas, started exercising when he looked in the mirror and realized he was starting to look like some of his older coworkers. And Kathleen Fisken, a 75-year-old swimmer from Bethesda, Maryland, recently overcame a uterine cancer diagnosis and treatment to compete this year.

“When you find out you have cancer, it’s important to have a goal in mind,” Fisken said. “I was already registered to compete at the 2017 National Senior Games in Birmingham, so having that goal in mind was extremely meaningful. Being recognized as a Humana Game Changer makes my journey and the upcoming competitions even more special.”

The 2017 Humana Game Changers, who were selected among more than 10,400 athletes competing this year, are:

  • Ileana Alvarez-Builla, 65, Miami, Florida; table tennis
  • Glennon Bazzle, 74, Birmingham, Alabama; golf
  • Fay Bond, 94, Oriental, North Carolina; track and field
  • Irma Fay Bond, 67, Oriental, North Carolina; track and field
  • Nancy Covington, 85, Clinton, Louisiana; horseshoes
  • Kathleen Fisken, 75, Bethesda, Maryland; swimming
  • Cory Hartbarger, 90, Asheville, North Carolina; track and field
  • Hiro Moriyasu, 70, Los Angeles, California; table tennis
  • Margaret Olawoye, 75, Chicago, Illinois; pickleball and track and field
  • Rose Roylo, 88, Radcliff, Kentucky; bowling
  • Robert Rusbosin, 65, Naples, Florida; basketball
  • Dan Smith, 75, Weston, Ohio; shuffleboard
  • Sylvia Smith, 74, Weston, Ohio; shuffleboard
  • Chris Wallace, 60, Maricopa Arizona; track and field
  • Zoltan Zsohar, 70, Dallas, Texas; cycling

“As presenting sponsor of the National Senior Games, we’re proud to spotlight how people – at every age – can live an active and healthy lifestyle,” said Humana Chief Consumer Officer Jody Bilney. “By providing encouragement, motivation and inspiration to others through their dedication to their sports and their health, as well as their tremendous athletic successes, these athletes positively redefine what it means to have a ‘senior moment.’”

Since launching the program in 2013, Humana has recognized 48 athletes as Humana Game Changers. Stories, photos and more information can be found at http://humananews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/HumanaGameChangers.pdf.

Humana has been the presenting sponsor of the National Senior Games since 2007. More information about the 2017 National Senior Games presented by Humana can be found at www.nsga.com.

Humana to Live Stream National Senior Games

Humana will host Facebook Live sessions during the 2017 National Senior Games presented by Humana that will feature event competitions and interviews with Humana Game Changers and other standout athletes and special guests. Humana Facebook followers can watch these live streams June 7-10.

People are encouraged to follow Humana on Facebook and Twitter @Humana for updates throughout the Senior Games.

Humana Experience at The Village at the National Senior Games

National Senior Game athletes, family members and other attendees can experience Humana at The Village Health and Welfare Expo at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, June 2-15 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closes at 5 p.m. on June 2 and June 9), to participate in a mix of healthy and engaging activities.

Everyone who visits Humana is encouraged to take the first step toward better health with CollaboRace. Through CollaboRace, the company will make a donation to a senior health-related organization based on the distance traveled, or amount of steps taken, on treadmills available at the Humana footprint.

Visitors will also be able to pose for heroic shots and animated GIFs, which will help to redefine what a “senior moment” means and can be easily shared online. Participants and attendees can share stories about how and when they began their wellness journeys at the “When I Started” Video Booth; the stories will be made into short videos that will be sent to the participants and can be shared on social media. Visitors will also be able to receive a free health readout that lets them know how they’re doing based on their specific health goals.

About Humana

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is a leading health and well-being company focused on making it easy for people to achieve their best health with clinical excellence through coordinated care. The company’s strategy integrates care delivery, the member experience, and clinical and consumer insights to encourage engagement, behavior change, proactive clinical outreach and wellness for the millions of people we serve across the country.

More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at www.humana.com, including copies of:

  • Annual reports to stockholders
  • Securities and Exchange Commission filings
  • Most recent investor conference presentations
  • Quarterly earnings news releases
  • Calendar of events
  • Corporate Governance information.

Contacts

Humana Inc.
Corporate Communications:
Marvin Hill, 502-580-3950
mhill1@humana.com

Release Summary

Humana honors 15 National Senior Games athletes who inspire people of all ages to achieve their best health. Humana works with athletes to redefine what it means to have a ‘senior moment.’

Contacts

Humana Inc.
Corporate Communications:
Marvin Hill, 502-580-3950
mhill1@humana.com