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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.


After a decade of advocacy, Melissa Reilly returned to the State House to witness the Massachusetts Senate pass a bill she championed—removing harmful language from 362 laws and advancing inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.


Special Olympics Massachusetts athletes, youth leaders, families, and staff gathered at the State House to thank legislators for their support and advocate for a more inclusive future.
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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.


Jimena rolled to gold at her first Summer Games! Cheered on in ASL, this 9-year-old superstar finished with two medals and one big kiss on the cheek from her biggest fan...her little sister.


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.