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How a Chair Brought a Father & Son Closer together

Learn how Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of MA & RI helps people live fulfilled lives through Special Needs Trusts.

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Meet the 2025 Hall of Fame Class: The Dyer Family

For the Dyer family, it all began with a Special Olympics basketball team—and turned into a lifelong connection. From falling in love to raising two kids who now lead in the movement, they’ve built a life rooted in inclusion.

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One Event Changed Everything for Officer Ryan Maxfield

Officer Ryan Maxfield had never been involved with Special Olympics—until one day at Gillette Stadium changed everything. Now he’s all in, running the Final Leg and carrying the Flame of Hope with his son in mind.

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A PLAN to put your Mind at Ease

Every parent is concerned about what the future holds for their children. Parents of a special needs child have, what some may describe as a monumental level of concern.

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The Keith Family: All In.

My family loves to get involved. I cannot remember a month without some sort of volunteer event or fundraiser. My mother calls it ‘Irish Charity’, and says that it is simply in our blood to do anything we can for those around us.

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Special Olympics: Full Circle

Kate Dyer has been involved with Special Olympics Massachusetts since 1997, first as a coach and Unified Partner, and now as a parent to both a Unified Partner and an athlete.

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Meet the 2024 Hall of Fame Class: The Oates Family
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Meet the 2024 Hall of Fame Class: George Coffey
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Meet Xtra Mile Falmouth Road Race Runner, Lindsy Graichen!

Lindsy Graichen has run in at least 25 different races, but this year will be her first year running as a part of Team Xtra Mile for Special Olympics Massachusetts.

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Cummings Foundation Founder Publishes Memoir

In 2017, Special Olympics Massachusetts was awarded a Cummings Foundation $100K for 100 Grant. The funds are helping provide additional programming in Essex County.

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Special Olympics Athlete and longtime volunteer honored in Springfield

Winning a gold medal at USA Games while representing your state and city is cool. But being recognized in your city with an official proclamation comes in at a close second.