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Decade of Advocacy Pays Off as Melissa Reilly Sees Historic Bill Passed

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.

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Point32 Celebrates Special Olympics Athlete Dee Cotter as a ‘Healthy Hero’

Dee Cotter was honored with the Healthy Hero award by Point32Health for her leadership in sport and wellness. A champion athlete and advocate, Dee inspires through inclusion, fitness, and her impact on the Final Leg.

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Meet the 2025 Hall of Fame Class: Scott Fraser

For nearly 40 years, Scott Fraser has led with heart. From athlete to advocate, he honors his late partner Lauren by sharing the power of inclusion and showing others what it means to keep going.

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Athlete Spotlight: Erin Delahunty

Erin Delahunty--or ''Tee-tee" as her nieces and nephews call her, because the first couldn't pronounce ''auntie"--loves to run. She started participating in Special Olympics events as a high schooler growing up in Connecticut.

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Dalene Basden Hall of Fame Induction

It has been decades since Dalene set her sights on providing Special Olympics Sports opportunities to her community in Lynn, MA. Dalene’s son was looking for a way to express his athleticism in the existing structure of youth and school...

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Meet Boston Marathon Runner Adil Nargolwala

The Boston Marathon has always drawn an international crowd with over 90 countries represented each year. Athletes come from near and far come to partake in this prestigious race.

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Meet Two Time Xtra Mile Boston Marathon Runner Allie Tearney!

Meet the 2018 Xtra Mile Boston Marathon Team helping us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Special Olympics Movement by running 26.2 miles for inclusion!