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Start! Special Olympics @mayinstitute
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Alan Anselmi, M.S., Adapted Physical Education Instructor, opens Special Olympics 2019 in Randolph, MA. IMG_0014*
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Thank you to the Randolph Police Department for helping us throughout the day and providing a cruiser for the athletes to explore. IMG_9997*
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Thank you to the Randolph Fire Department for helping us throughout the day and providing a Rescue Vehicle for the athletes to explore. IMG_9998*
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A May Student & family with the Special Olympics Oath. "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.". IMG_0017*
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Throughout the day the staff (in pink shirts) can be seen supporting the athletes. IMG_0003*
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Can you imagine giving care to more than 150 student athletes across six events and activities. IMG_0013*
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It was a beautiful day. IMG_0023*
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*BC TENT AND AWNINGS -IMG_1072 sot
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The Randolph, MA Fire Department provided a fire hose for the student athletes to try. IMG_0027*
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The Football Toss event is always popular. IMG_0043cr*
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Even the younger student athletes can participate - here is the Football Toss. IMG_0044cr*
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Try it again! IMG_0046cr*
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Some are shy when they enter the event area. IMG_0047cr*
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Student Athletes climb into and out of the Randolph Fire Department Rescue Squad vehicle. What fun! IMG_0051*
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The Rescue Squad vehicle is a big hit. IMG_0057*
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_ RANDOLPH CAFE IMG_1081 SOT
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We appreciate the families come and support their children through all the events. IMG_0059cr*
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A teacher and student taking a moment. IMG_0062*
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We have more families participate each year. IMG_0069*
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Sometimes you just need to sit in the shade and cool down. IMG_0075*
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Another Student Athlete tries controlling a fire hose. IMG_0076*
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Running the fire hose is great fun. IMG_0080*
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So many beautiful faces. IMG_0084cr*
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Big Thank you to Risk Strategies for both volunteering and cheering. IMG_1086
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It's true for many children, particularly children with autism that jumping rope is very challenging. It takes a great deal of coordination that many on the spectrum must learn. Getting started. IMG_0087*
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Jump roping is a great accomplishment. IMG_0089*
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Great job to this student athlete for jump roping. IMG_0091*
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Student sits in the Rescue vehicle. IMG_0092*
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Dad is having a great day his son. IMG_0093*