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For Amos Njenga, It Wasn’t About the Gold…It Was About the Finish

Amos stopped with 25 meters left in his race. One by one, the crowd started cheering. When he finally let go of the wall and finished, the entire pool erupted. He didn’t win gold—but that moment meant everything.

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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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Train 4 Life Is Changing the Game for Athlete Mental Health and Wellness

Special Olympics MA athletes are learning the power of rest, sleep, and breathing through Train 4 Life—a wellness program focused on fitness, nutrition, and mental health to help them thrive on and off the field.

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Halfway There: Meet the First Wave of Team Massachusetts USA Games Athletes

Team Massachusetts is heading to the 2026 USA Games! Holden Soccer, Bridgewater-Raynham Flag Football, Bowling, & Cambridge Warriors Basketball are in. More athletes to be announced after Summer Games!

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Top 5 Moments That Stole Our Hearts During Marathon Weekend

The 2025 Boston Marathon Weekend was unforgettable as the Xtra Mile Team raised $520K for Special Olympics MA. From record runs to powerful personal stories, every mile celebrated inclusion, resilience, and unstoppable spirit.

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Floorball Takes Off: Special Olympics MA Celebrates First State Tournament

Special Olympics MA hosted its first-ever Floorball State Tournament, celebrating a new, safer, and more inclusive sport as athletes showed off their skills and embraced the exciting change.

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Point32 Celebrates Special Olympics Athlete James Day Keith as a ‘Healthy Hero’

Point32Health honored Special Olympics MA athlete James Day Keith as a "Healthy Hero" for his dedication to fitness and leadership. A multi-sport athlete and swim instructor, he inspires others by promoting health and wellness every day.

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Point32Health Braves the Cold and Raises $40K for Special Olympics MA

Point32Health's Polar Plunge raised over $40,000 for Special Olympics Massachusetts, with employees and the foundation coming together to support inclusive sports.

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GoGo for JoJo: Racing Toward Inclusion at the Boston 5K

JoJo Calkins is a determined 4-year-old who never lets obstacles slow her down. From adaptive sports to therapy, she’s unstoppable! Now, her family is running the 2025 Boston 5K to support Special Olympics athletes like her.

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Show Up for Your Team: Stay Healthy This Winter

Winter sports are in full swing, but staying healthy is key to showing up for your team. Cold weather brings an increase in illnesses like the flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Check out how you can prevent getting sick this season!

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Partners On and Off the Field

I have been playing competitive sports for as long as I can remember. First it was soccer, then field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, track and just about every other team sport out there.

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The Mind of an Intern: Q&A Edition

Ryan Vazza is an intern for Special Olympics Massachusetts through the Bank of America Student Leader Program. This program pairs juniors and seniors with nonprofits and allows them to work with these organizations for the summer.

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Unified Basketball, Dunking, Community

We are lucky at Special Olympics Massachusetts. So many great people. So many great communities. Our Greater Lawrence Basketball League in one such example.