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Erin Delahunty Named Point32Health’s First Healthy Hero of 2026

Erin Delahunty, a longtime Special Olympics MA athlete and wellness advocate, was named Tufts Health Plan's first Healthy Hero of 2026, honoring her leadership, lifelong commitment to health, and inclusive sport.

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2025 Rewind: Sports Highlights

From international competition to USA Games prep, Unified teams traveling coast to coast, athlete voices being heard, and friendships formed on and off the field, 2025 highlighted how inclusion creates moments bigger than medals.

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The Countdown is On: Team Massachusetts Heads to 2026 USA Games!

Team Massachusetts is officially set for the 2026 USA Games! Athletes, coaches & Unified partners from across the state are ready to represent MA in Minnesota. Meet the full delegation and get inspired!

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First-time bowler takes home the Gold at the Traditional State Tournament

Sara Lynn is Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete from Living Independently Forever Inc. Cape Cod (LIFE) who participated in bowling for the very first time this year; but that is not all that Sara did.

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Introducing Content Squad Athlete Leader Radley Theolien

How did Radley Theolien become a soccer phoenam? His road to stardom started at the age of six, when he was taught by his grandfather.

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Introducing Content Squad Athlete Leader Anne DeForge

Anne, a Special Olympics athlete out of Springfield, Massachusetts has had to overcome more obstacles in 35 years than most people do in their entire lives.

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Introducing Content Squad Athlete Leader Erik Sampson

Erik Sampson went to Mount Wachusett Community College, and his favorite sport is hockey. Erik has been a Special Olympics athlete for six years, and is considered a versatile athlete.

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Introducing Content Squad Athlete Leader Amanda Church

Do think you could swim 25 yards while carrying the weight of two metal rods? Special Olympics Massachusetts Hall Fame athlete Amanda Church does just that every time she jumps in the pool.

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How to run the Boston Marathon as a college student

For lifelong athletes, running the Boston Marathon can be seen as a ''bucket list" item. But how can someone run the Marathon if they aren't selected as a Boston Marathon qualifier?

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Unified MLS All-Star Week: Meet the 2022 players from Special Olympics MA

On Monday, August 8th, one Special Olympics MA athlete and Unified partner from the New England Revolution Unified Team will fly to Minnesota to compete in the Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game.

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Larry Crosman brings Special Olympics PA athlete to Boston Marathon

Special Olympics Pennsylvania athlete Ernie Roundtree will be racing in the 125th Boston Marathon. Why? Because it's been a lifelong dream of his.

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Game Changer: Athlete Carl Hanson

Carl Hanson has been competing with Special Olympics Massachusetts for 20 years and he continues to bring overflowing enthusiasm to every event.

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On Thursday, October 14th, Norwood Public Schools organized a district-wide opening ceremony and inclusive walk to demonstrate their participation in Special Olympics MA’s Unified Champion Schools program.