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From Start Line to Sidelines: Rachel and Chuck Lindberg Champion Inclusion in Many Ways

Rachel Lindberg is running the Boston 5K, but that’s just one of the many ways she supports Special Olympics MA. Alongside her dad, Chuck, Rachel champions inclusion through racing, coaching, and volunteering.

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GoGo for JoJo: Racing Toward Inclusion at the Boston 5K

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.

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Crossing the Finish Line: A Father-Daughter Journey from Tragedy to Triumph

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.

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Meet Xtra Mile 2019 Boston Marathon Runner Eric Spindt

Eric Spindt is a Southern California native who now lives in Framingham, Massachusetts with his wife, three kids, and their two dogs.

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Meet Xtra Mile Falmouth Road Race Runner, Lindsy Graichen!

Lindsy Graichen has run in at least 25 different races, but this year will be her first year running as a part of Team Xtra Mile for Special Olympics Massachusetts.

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Meet Xtra Mile Falmouth Road Race Runner, Beth Donahue!

Beth Donahue has been a part of the Special Olympics for 20 years. Her motto is “Try new things and challenge myself whenever I can”.

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Meet Xtra Mile's Boston Run to Remember Runner, Casey Eagan!

Casey Eagan is a police officer in Orleans, MA who has been involved with Special Olympics for years, and is always looking to increase her involvement.

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Meet Xtra Mile Boston Marathon Runner Jennifer Giusti!

Jennifer Giusti is just one of the runners on our 26 member Boston Marathon team who’s not only making a difference in the lives of our athletes in 2018, but will have a lasting impact on Special Olympics Massachusetts.

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Meet Xtra Mile Boston Marathon Runner Sri Sundar!

Sri is 22 years old and has two passions in life - sports and music. Sri competes in a variety of sports for Special Olympics Massachusetts, runs for fun and is a gifted and talented musician.

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Meet Xtra Mile Boston Marathon Runner Marissa Malboeuf!

Meet the 2018 Xtra Mile Boston Marathon Team helping us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Special Olympics Movement by running 26.2 miles for inclusion!

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Meet Xtra Mile Boston Marathon Runner Matt Millett!

Matt has been involved with Special Olympics Massachusetts since 1998 when he started participating in basketball after high school. Since then, he has become a multi-sport athlete competing softball, volleyball, soccer, and basketball.

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Meet Xtra Mile Boston Marathon Runner Jessica Upton!

Jessica Upton is just one of the runners on our 26 member Boston Marathon team who’s making a difference in the lives of our athletes in 2018.

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Meet Xtra Mile Boston Marathon Runner Mike Ewing!

Meet the 2018 Xtra Mile Boston Marathon Team helping us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Special Olympics Movement by running 26.2 miles for inclusion!

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