By: Tyler Lagasse The winner of the 2023 PGA Championship may have been Brooks Koepka, who has won this event for the 3rd time since 2018. But the winner of the day belongs to 46 year old Michael Block, a PGA of America Professional from Mission Viejo, California. On the par-3 15th hole at Oak Hill Country Country Club, Michael Block made a hole in one; a slam dunk in fact to the delight of his playing partner Rory McIlroy. Three holes later on 18, Block had to go up and down to save par to finish in a…

Written by: Ali Phaneuf “I love you,” Anne DeForge told the Starkey Cares hearing specialist on her 4th day at the 2022 USA Games in Orlando, Fl. At just two years old, Anne’s family discovered that she was deaf in her right ear; but it wasn’t until she visited the Healthy Athletes station that Anne discovered there was a hearing aid to combat this. “She was pretty much raised by my mother,” said her sister, Nicole. “And as far as I was aware there wasn’t anything that was offered because it was complete hearing loss in that right side,…

Team Massachusetts walked away from the 2022 USA Games in Orlando, Fl. with a total of 29 medals. Here’s how they break down, by sport. Bocce Joel Goodrow: Came in 4th for singles bocce on 6/7. Carolyn Wojcik: Took home the gold in singles bocce on 6/7. Joel and Carolyn took home the silver medal for doubles bocce on 6/9. Bowling Kevin Auger: Took home the gold in singles bowling on 6/7. Chris Charest: Took home the silver in singles bowling on 6/7. Katie Meunier: Took home the silver in singles bowling on 6/7. Jenna Thomas: Took home the gold in singles bowling on 6/7. Jenna Thomas & Katie…

Written by: Erin Fish In for five seconds, out for seven.   This is the breathing exercise Team Massachusetts USA Games athlete, Lumene Montissol uses when she is feeling overwhelmed.  Starting her week with a surprise from Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts and winning over the hearts of the world, Lumene has been in the spotlight a lot this week. While all of it has been exciting, she wishes she could be sharing these moments with her number one fan and support system, her father Emmanuel.  Emmanuel had to change his plans to attend the USA Games at the last minute to…

Meet the returning Special Olympics MA athletes that are headed to the 2022 USA Games in Orlando!

Author: Ali Phaneuf With just 6 months left until the 2022 USA Games, our athletes are in crunch mode to train, practices, and prepare to compete at their highest level. How are they doing this? Well, one way is through the Special Olympics Fitness Challenge. The challenge, which started on Monday January 10th and ends May 29th, encourages Special Olympics athletes, partners, coaches, and other delegates to achieve ONE MILLION steps over the course of 20 weeks. According to our Manager of Community Engagement and Fitness, Vicky DiNatale, “This challenge will allow our athletes to focus on fitness outside…

To close out 2018, we’re taking a look back at the top 10 Special Olympics Massachusetts moments of the year! From the 2018 USA Games in Seattle, to the unveiling of unprecedented partnerships and the celebration of Special Olympics’ 50th anniversary, 2018 has had plenty of memorable moments. Xtra Mile Boston Marathon Team runs 26.2 miles for inclusion On April 16, the 26 runners on the Unified Xtra Mile Boston Marathon team ran 26.2 miles for inclusion. The team raised over $318,800 for Special Olympics Massachusetts, an Xtra Mile team record! The team included board members, relatives of Special…

Team Massachusetts joined thousands of athletes, coaches and Unified partners in Seattle July 1-7 for the 2018 USA Games. Members of Team Massachusetts competed in eight sports, Gymnastics, Swimming, Bowling, Power Lifting, Golf, Basketball, Soccer and Flag Football, and returned home with an impressive 41 medals.  Read below for medal count and highlights. Check out photos from the week in Seattle! Medal Count: 41 ???? 14 ???? 13 ???? 14 4th Place– 7 5th Place–  6 6th Place–  2 7th Place– 1 8th Place–  1 Team Massachusetts in the news: Team Massachusetts Flag Football and the Zamansky Brothers on ESPN…

Support Massachusetts athletes heading to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, WA with a donation, by attending a local fundraiser, and by cheering them on via social media! Support Team Massachusetts today! Bank of America highlights the Haverhill Flag Football Team Megan Colby’s video to thank her donors:   Cheer on Team Massachusetts with on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!

Holyoke Athlete to Compete at USA Games in Seattle Alyssa Neil is an accomplished athlete who has traveled across the country and around the world showing people what she can accomplish through sports. Her next opportunity to compete on the national stage will be at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, Washington. Alyssa has been selected to run as a member of Team Massachusetts only a year after she was in Austria speed skating for Special Olympics USA at the 2017 World Winter Games. Alyssa competes year-round in track & field, soccer, bowling, speed skating, and bocce…