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What Started as a Volunteer Shift Became a Life-Changing Friendship

Jonathan started volunteering with Special Olympics in his post-season. Three years later, he's still coaching—and helping athletes like Matthew gain skills and confidence.

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Boston University Dental Bringing Smiles to the Massachusetts Summer Games

Boston University dental student, Saher Arora shares the impactful experience of volunteering at the state's largest Inclusive sports competition. Bringing dental health to the athletes provides benefits for them and the volunteers.

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‘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.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Christian Santiago

Christian Santiago is a volunteer photographer who travels throughout the state to take pictures at SOMA events. Christian donates his time, expertise, and equipment to capture the many special moments of SOMA.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Tracey Sheak

If you ask Tracey Sheak how she got involved with Over the Edge for Special Olympics, she'll laugh, and tell you how she was quite literally ''roped" into it.

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

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North Reading High School Leads the Way Being First School to Host Mobile Plunge

North Reading High School hosted Massachusetts' first Special Olympics mobile plunge, raising funds for inclusion through Unified Sports. The event fostered community and aims to inspire other schools to embrace similar initiatives.

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How old do you have to be to make a difference in the world?

At just 12 years old, Harrison Mendrala discovered Special Olympics and has now dedicated a decade to coaching—driven by a passion for community, achievement, and building lasting relationships with athletes.