‘If They Can Do It, Why Can’t I?’: Jura Greely’s Mission Beyond the Finish Line

Inspired by Special Olympics athletes, longtime volunteer Jura Greely ran the 2025 Boston 5K, proving that passion, persistence, and community can take you across any finish line.

April 25, 2025

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Gregg's Guide: Living Independently as a Special Olympics Athlete

Gregg, a Special Olympics athlete, shares his journey to independent living. He has learned about finances, home maintenance, and self-care. Despite facing challenges, he has embraced growth and hopes others can do the same.

March 18, 2025

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Gregg's Guide: Five Fun Fall Activities to Keep You Active this Season

Special Olympics MA athlete, Gregg, shares five favorite fall activities to stay active: apple picking, leaf raking, haunted house visits, soccer, and foliage walks.

October 30, 2024

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Jake Blatnica always gets back up

Jake Blatnica of Natick, MA probably shouldn’t have been able to play sports, not at the high school level, anyway. Yet, today he is competing at the highest level and was named the Special Olympics High School Athlete of the year.

Charles Hirsch

August 14, 2023

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Fenway’s Disability Pride Night was a ‘Dream Come True’ for Dorchester Athlete, Radley Theolien

Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete, Radley Theolian was recognized at Fenway on Disability Pride Night. Can you believe this was Radley's first time in the historic ballpark?

Erin Fish

October 17, 2023

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The Play Unified Podcast

Listen in to the Special Olympics MA Play Unified Podcast. The show features co-hosts Mike Kelley, Charles Hirsch, Erin Fish, and Ali Phaneuf.

Special Olympics Massachusetts

August 15, 2023

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