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2025 Rewind: City Programming Highlights

Youth pathways expanded, Unified city schools multiplied, basketball returned, running opportunities grew, and participation surged 121%. Boston showed what’s possible when inclusive sports are built citywide.

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2025 Rewind: Community Highlights

From marathon expansion and unforgettable Boston moments, to honoring Healthy Heroes and Diamond-level LETR success, 2025 showcased the power of community and how coming together through inclusion creates lasting impact.

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Highlights from the 2025 Special Olympics MA Annual Celebration of Inclusion

At the 2025 Annual Celebration of Inclusion, held at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, Special Olympics Massachusetts athletes, families, volunteers, partners, and supporters gathered from across the Commonwealth to reflect on an amazing year.

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How Two Families ‘Took the Plunge’ into the Unknown and Brought Inclusion to their Community

Swim for Quinn, Freeze for Addy Louise has plunged at Nantasket Beach from 2019 to the present—raising more than $50,000 for Special Olympics MA. According to Maggie and Katelyn, the team is all about having fun!

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Lieutenant LJ Jedrey hits the road to help Special Olympics MA reach $1 Million this Plunge season

LJ Jedrey, Andy Larose and Al Pires are headed to Michigan to retrieve an incredible, unique vehicle that will help Special Olympics MA on its road to $1 Million… the Bear Force One.

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Annual Celebration of Inclusion recognizes leaders who are propelling the mission of Special Olympics to new heights

This year’s Celebration of Inclusion took place on December 4th at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library and welcomed Special Olympics Massachusetts community members from across the state.

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2023 Leadership Conference Connects Coaches off the Field

Once a year, Special Olympics MA invites the coaches of the movement to come together for an overnight leadership conference where they can expand their education, interact with other coaches, and be celebrated by the organization.

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Educating the Educators: Special Olympics MA hosts first Annual UCS Conference

On Friday, October 6th school leaders from around the state enthusiastically joined Special Olympics MA at Bentley University for the Unified Champion Schools Conference.

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Xtra Mile cycling team, Kevin’s Krewe gears up for Connecticut Valley Century Ride and hopes to double participation by next year

Kevin’s Krewe rides in the Connecticut Valley Century Ride (COVAC) as part of the Special Olympics Ma Xtra Mile, and has raised more than $20,000 this year.

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Andover Unified Pickleball Classic bridges fundraising with community

What began as just an idea to bring pickleball to Special Olympics Massachusetts has grown into a full day pickleball tournament and community event.

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Three reasons why you should run the Boston Marathon for Special Olympics Massachusetts

Corinne Genova is a health and physical education teacher at Somerville High School, who had always dreamt of running the Boston Marathon.

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Worcester State University Special Olympics Cheerleading Program Heads to Gillette

When Special Olympics cheerleaders stepped onto the field during the last local flag football game of the season at Worcester State University, they were met with a wave of support from football players, coaches, families, and friends.

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National Volunteer Week!

National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration to recognize volunteers who lend their time and talent to support causes they care about within their communities.

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Down to the Wire: Seven Hills Panthers Win Softball States in Extra Innings

The Seven Hills Panthers battled through the heat and extra innings to win 11-10 at the 2025 Special Olympics MA Softball State Tournament, securing the gold medal and proving they never give up!

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Bowl for a Goal Celebrates 8 Years of Inclusion

Bowl for a Goal raised $100K for Special Olympics MA! With support from the New England Revolution, Arbella Insurance, and athletes like Liam & Remy, the night celebrated inclusion & 8 years of impact.

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Special Olympics Massachusetts Awarded Grant by the Yawkey Foundation to Promote Inclusion Through Sports

Special Olympics Massachusetts has announced that it was awarded a $100,000 grant by the Yawkey Foundation to support the organization’sInclusive Sports Programs across Massachusetts.