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Carrying Mary Carlene’s Legacy Forward: A Family Tradition of Inclusion

Mary Carlene Mosca, one of the earliest Special Olympics athletes, inspired a movement for inclusion. Her legacy lives on as her family continues to honor her through the Polar Plunge.

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2025 Rewind: Community Highlights

From marathon expansion and unforgettable Boston moments, to honoring Healthy Heroes and Diamond-level LETR success, 2025 showcased the power of community and how coming together through inclusion creates lasting impact.

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Bio-Ball Fundraising Champs Take On TD Garden

On Nov. 20th, we celebrated our top 2025 Bio-Ball fundraisers at TD Garden!

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Ward Construction Reels in Support for Special Olympics MA at the 8th Annual Charter Cup Fishing Tournament

Ward Construction supports Special Olympics MA at the Charter Cup Fishing Tournament. Katie and Erik Ward merge their love for fishing with charity, raising $21,000 for athletes across the state.

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Derrick White Continues Championship Celebration with a Shave and Donation to Special Olympics MA

Celtics stars White, Horford, Pritchard get championship shaves at Gillette HQ, donating $25K each to charities. Derrick White chooses to donate to Special Olympics MA—highlighting his commitment beyond the court.

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Cycling for a Cause: Anne Marie Salvon Pedals the Xtra Mile for Special Olympics MA

Anne Marie Salvon pedals for a purpose with Kevin’s Krewe, fundraising for Special Olympics MA as part of the Xtra Mile. Their impact extends beyond dollars, fostering inclusion and inspiring others to embrace compassion.

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Lacing Up for Legacy: Johanna Lamoureux Joins the Xtra Mile in Memory of Uncle

Throughout Johanna’s training and fundraising for the Xtra Mile Boston Marathon team, she has felt her uncle’s presence along the way.

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Brody is running for a more Unified future; but his journey won’t stop at the finish line

As an advocate for inclusion, Brody knew that he didn’t want to run the Boston Marathon just for himself. When he came across the Special Olympics MA Xtra Mile Team, he instantly knew this was the charity he wanted to run for!

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Boston Scientific Goes the Xtra Mile for Corporate Social Responsibility

Not often does one associate running 26.2 miles as part of a company’s philanthropic responsibility; but Boston Scientific employees are making their debut on the Special Olympics MA Xtra Mile Boston Marathon Team.

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How is Carlisle Chief of Police Andrew Amendola bringing together LETR, Polar Plunge, and Xtra Mile on ONE day!?

As a member of the 2024 Boston Marathon Xtra Mile Team, Chief Amendola is bringing an LETR sponsored Polar Plunge to his community as a fundraising initiative to support his run and simultaneously spread awareness.

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Meet the 2024 Boston Marathon Xtra Mile Team

Check out the 31 runners who will be representing Special Olympics MA in the 128th Boston Marathon.

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North Reading High School breaks the ice as first school to plunge in Bear Force One

North Reading High School was the first school in Massachusetts to sign on and participate in Special Olympics MA’s mobile plunge with Bear Force One—a fully equipped mobile plunge pool that can hold up to 2,800 gallons of water.

How Two Families ‘Took the Plunge’ into the Unknown and Brought Inclusion to their Community

Swim for Quinn, Freeze for Addy Louise has plunged at Nantasket Beach from 2019 to the present—raising more than $50,000 for Special Olympics MA. According to Maggie and Katelyn, the team is all about having fun!

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