Brady Tanner, longtime ballboy for the Haskell Indian Nations University football team, has been selected to compete in the first Special Olympics USA National Games, which runs from July 2 to 7, in Ames, Iowa, Special Olympics Kansas announced.

Tanner, a Special Olympics athlete for more than 18 years, participates year-round with the Douglas County Gators team in softball, basketball, soccer, bowling, volleyball, powerlifting and athletics.

Those interested in sponsoring Tanner’s trip to the Games should contact Jana Fornelli at 800-444-9803, ext. 108, or send an e-mail to Fornelli@ksso.org.