How a pro athlete’s life changed after acquiring disability (Enable: The Disability Podcast)
Maya Patel
Maya Patel
Sports Reporter · Allentown, PA
Maya is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Communication. She has covered high school and college sports for local publications in Lehigh Valley for over 8 years and brings a fresh perspective to Allentown sports.
More from Maya →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.