How a pro athlete’s life changed after acquiring disability (Enable: The Disability Podcast)
Jessica Martinez
Jessica Martinez
Sports Reporter · Ephrata, PA
Jessica, a former collegiate athlete, graduated from Millersville University and has been a passionate sports journalist for 7 years. Before joining the Lancaster Current team, she covered local high school athletics for the Reading Eagle.
More from Jessica →Sports Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM · 1 min read
Barnaby Howarth was a professional athlete in Australia when his life changed. The former AFL (Australian Football League) player is a Type 1 diabetic who was struck in an alcohol-fueled attack at 25, suffering a stroke and permanent brain damage.