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Gregg's Guide: Five Fun Fall Activities to Keep You Active this Season

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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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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Gregg Gallant's Story - Natick Passion Plunge 2020

I'm Gregg and I am very excited to be part of your plunge today in support of Special Olympics.

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My experience in Special Olympics

For me, being an athlete in Special Olympics was one choice that helped me make a change. Without Special Olympics, I don’t know what I would be to this day.

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Mother/daughter Unified pair to compete in bocce

Madgalena Margelony of Shrewsbury decided 84 was the perfect age to start playing bocce with her daughter Theresa as a Unified partner.

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2019 Gatorade Player of the Year

Massachusetts Girls Soccer Gatorade State Player of the Year, Cat Barry awarded Special Olympics Massachusetts with a $1,000 grant to help accomplish our mission of providing inclusive sports competition and leadership opportunities.

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A talk with athlete Melissa Reilly and Olympic Figure Skater Michelle Kwan

On Tuesday April 2nd, Harvard Law School Project on Disability hosted a conversation with two decorated athletes, Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan and Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete Melissa Joy Reilly.

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Youth Ambassador has eye-opening experience at Schools Conference

Elyse Whittemore is a junior at Auburn High School and was selected as a 2019 Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassador.

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Berkshire County Arc athlete oldest competitor at Senior Sports Classic

Some adults might consider their athletic careers over after their 20’s or 30’s, but Edward Therrien of Pittsfield is still competing as a Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete at the age of 80.

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Q & A with athlete Amanda Church

Amanda Church is a Special Olympics athlete with the LIFE Program on the Cape. Amanda has been competing in Special Olympics for more than 15 years and currently competes in basketball, swimming, and soccer.

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USA Games Spotlight: Tyler Lagasse

Tyler Lagasse of Tyngsboro will be the lone golfer from Massachusetts heading to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, WA. As a high-level competitor, Tyler qualified to compete in the elite athlete division at Willows Run.

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USA Games Spotlight: Brandon Moore

Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete, Brandon Moore is heading to Seattle, WA along with the 49 other athletes and Unified partners who make up Team Massachusetts.

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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.