Hero Highlight: Rachel Barcellona

This week's Byron's Games Hero Highlight features Rachel Barcellona. Rachel was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 3 and was told she would not likely graduate highschool or have friends. Her parents entered her into local pageants to build self esteem and social skills at age 5, and now, as a 22-year-old young woman, Rachel is the first autistic contestant in the Miss Florida pageant. She advocates for people with autism and other disabilities and says, “I show people that I can do anything despite my disability. Be yourself no matter what, and don’t let others define who you are.”