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How Athlete Leader Jenny Price is 'Stepping' Up Community Fitness

Jenny Price launched a walking club in Walpole, MA, for Special Olympics athletes, boosting community, physical and mental health, and friendships. With a waitlist growing, it promotes healthy habits and inspires similar initiatives.

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'You are the BEST!' Colin Davidson Sinks Birdie at 22nd Annual Robins Kaplan Golf Tournament

At the 22nd Annual Robins Kaplan Charity Golf Tournament, Colin Davidson amazed participants by sinking a birdie, demonstrating the incredible talent of Special Olympics athletes and surprising everyone with his skill and confidence.

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Stronger Together: Beth and Gina Donahue's Fitness Journey as a Mother-Daughter duo

Beth Donahue and her mom Gina bond through fitness, starting with Zumba and now being certified instructors, they lead inclusive fitness sessions for Special Olympics Massachusetts athletes, promoting health and unity.

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Jake Blatnica always gets back up

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.

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Fenway’s Disability Pride Night was a ‘Dream Come True’ for Dorchester Athlete, Radley Theolien

Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete, Radley Theolian was recognized at Fenway on Disability Pride Night. Can you believe this was Radley's first time in the historic ballpark?

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First-time swimmer takes home the Bronze at Bridgewater State Qualifier

First-time Living Independently Forever (LIFE) Special Olympics athlete swimmer Matt Oremland competed in his first Special Olympics Swimming Qualifier at Bridgewater State University.

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First-Time Boston Marathon® Runner Kelsie Rainone is Thankful for the Xtra Mile Community

As someone who has always been driven to help people reach their greatest potential, Kelsie has committed to running both the 2023 Boston Athletic Association 5K and Boston Marathon as a member of the Special Olympics MA Xtra Mile Team.

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Anne DeForge sits down with James Day Keith about his role in 'Champions'

‍I had the honor to sit and chat with Massachusetts own James Keith, who plays Benny in the movie Champions, a movie with most of the main characters played by people with special needs.

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First-time bowler takes home the Gold at the Traditional State Tournament

Sara Lynn is Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete from Living Independently Forever Inc. Cape Cod (LIFE) who participated in bowling for the very first time this year; but that is not all that Sara did.

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Introducing Content Squad Athlete Leader Amanda Church

Do think you could swim 25 yards while carrying the weight of two metal rods? Special Olympics Massachusetts Hall Fame athlete Amanda Church does just that every time she jumps in the pool.

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Introducing Content Squad Athlete Leader Erik Sampson

Erik Sampson went to Mount Wachusett Community College, and his favorite sport is hockey. Erik has been a Special Olympics athlete for six years, and is considered a versatile athlete.

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Introducing Content Squad Athlete Leader Anne DeForge

Anne, a Special Olympics athlete out of Springfield, Massachusetts has had to overcome more obstacles in 35 years than most people do in their entire lives.

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Introducing Content Squad Athlete Leader Radley Theolien

How did Radley Theolien become a soccer phoenam? His road to stardom started at the age of six, when he was taught by his grandfather.

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