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.
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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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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Double the laughs, double the impact! The Titus Brothers have lit up courts and hearts. Their bond with law enforcement & passion for inclusion earned them a spot in the 2025 Hall of Fame!
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Jimena rolled to gold at her first Summer Games! Cheered on in ASL, this 9-year-old superstar finished with two medals and one big kiss on the cheek from her biggest fan...her little sister.
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Amos stopped with 25 meters left in his race. One by one, the crowd started cheering. When he finally let go of the wall and finished, the entire pool erupted. He didn’t win gold—but that moment meant everything.
Officer Ryan Maxfield had never been involved with Special Olympics—until one day at Gillette Stadium changed everything. Now he’s all in, running the Final Leg and carrying the Flame of Hope with his son in mind.
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.
Team Massachusetts is heading to the 2026 USA Games! Holden Soccer, Bridgewater-Raynham Flag Football, Bowling, & Cambridge Warriors Basketball are in. More athletes to be announced after 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.
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.
When their Polar Plunge plan fell through, two St. John’s juniors organized a dress down day, raising $1,800 for Special Olympics MA—showing that real leadership means adapting and making an impact.
Point32Health honored Special Olympics MA athlete James Day Keith as a "Healthy Hero" for his dedication to fitness and leadership. A multi-sport athlete and swim instructor, he inspires others by promoting health and wellness every day.
Point32Health's Polar Plunge raised over $40,000 for Special Olympics Massachusetts, with employees and the foundation coming together to support inclusive sports.
JoJo Calkins is a determined 4-year-old who never lets obstacles slow her down. From adaptive sports to therapy, she’s unstoppable! Now, her family is running the 2025 Boston 5K to support Special Olympics athletes like her.
Conrad will be running the 2025 Boston Marathon in support of Special Olympics MA in hopes to not only fundraise money for the organization, but to inspire other athletes. Here is his story and what is motivating him to run 26.2 miles.
Unified Sports united Will, Remy, and Rohan, turning teammates into friends. Their bond grew beyond the court, leading to a surprise Celtics game for Will—an unforgettable experience showing the power of inclusion and friendship.
After surviving the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Jamie Zito is coming out of retirement to run—this time with his daughter Isabella, who was at the finish line that day. They're running for Special Olympics to turn pain into purpose.
The Curley K-8 becomes one of the first BPS to earn National Banner status for its commitment to inclusion, leadership, and Unified Champion Schools programming, celebrating with a day of events, performances, and a visit from Derrick White
The 2025 Boston Marathon Weekend was unforgettable as the Xtra Mile Team raised $520K for Special Olympics MA. From record runs to powerful personal stories, every mile celebrated inclusion, resilience, and unstoppable spirit.
Nick DiAntonio started volunteering in middle school and never looked back. From building a powerhouse powerlifting team to leading the state’s largest Unified track program, he’s built a legacy of leadership, heart, and impact.
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.
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.
Special Olympics Massachusetts Announces Renewed Partnership with Exclusive Special Needs Trust Partner, Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of MA & RI
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.
Point32Health honored Special Olympics MA athlete James Day Keith as a "Healthy Hero" for his dedication to fitness and leadership. A multi-sport athlete and swim instructor, he inspires others by promoting health and wellness every day.
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On Friday, October 6th school leaders from around the state enthusiastically joined Special Olympics MA at Bentley University for the Unified Champion Schools Conference.
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.
So far, there are a total of 23 BPS that have committed to being a Unified Champion School, and Special Olympics MA is excited to continue growing that number.
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