We did it! On May 8th at 4:30 am the first van left Sudbury, destination Hull. The weather was going to be warm but later cooling down making for some pretty great running conditions. Thank you to all who ran and supported us in our second Ragnar Race from Hull to P-town on May 8th and 9th!
Together we raised over $30,000!! Nicholas' Angels finished in 31:32 hrs/mins. The Ganglia Strikes Back finished in 27:22 hrs/mins. Everything went incredibly smoothly, no incidents or mishaps, apart from some 48 sore feet. Click
here to see pictures of our teams from the race. Proceeds from the Ragnar Relay will allow us to place 7 - 10 floating beach wheelchairs on Boston area beaches as well as set more aside to go towards
buying a beach house and converting it to a fully handicap accessible vacation rental!
Our next event is coming up fast: On May 30th the Better Together road race will spring us into summer. The race will start and end at the Curtis Middle School located at 22 Pratts Mill Road in Sudbury.
REGISTER TODAY for the 5K, 10K or kids fun run! (Registry fee $30/$35 for 5K/10K and $10 for kids run.) To see a map of the
5K route click here or to see a map of the
10K route click here. Post race snacks, coffee and kids activities will be going on until 1pm. Come have fun with us!
The proceeds will benefit our Beach Wheelchair project and our Loaner Program.
And, last but not least: SMILE Mass was selected to receive 10 bib numbers in the 'Numbers for Non-Profits' program in the
Falmouth Road Race taking place on August 16th! Runners for SMILE Mass will be required to raise $1,000 to participate and we only have a 2 bib numbers remaining!
"We run for all those who can't".
Summer is finally here! Are you planning a trip to the beach or somewhere else?
Make sure to reserve the equipment you need through our Loaner Program! Whether it be a floating wheelchair, an adaptive bike or a freedom stroller, the sooner you make your reservation the better. See you at the beach!
Better Together 5K/10K/kids fun run
If you were unable to come out and run the 200 mile Ragnar Relay with us, come join us onMay 30:
SMILE Mass has partnered with the CASE Collaborative - Concord Area Special Education Collaborative (special needs schools serving many of our surrounding communities) - to bring you the We are Better Together Spring into Summer road race. We have a something for runners of all abilities - 5K, 10K and a kids fun run!
The Better Together road race will start and end at the Curtis Middle School located at 22 Pratts Mill Road in Sudbury. To see a map of the 5K route click here or to see a map of the 10K route click here. Kids activities, post race snacks, water, coffee, etc. will be ongoing until 1:00 pm. Stay tuned for pre-race packet pickup.
Are you a special needs caregiver looking for resources?
Caring for a loved one with a disability on your own (or even with the support of the rest of the family) can be a demanding job. It's safe to say that most of us would welcome extra help. A surprising place to find some additional support is your smartphone. Apps come in all shapes and sizes, and can help lighten your load and make your everyday tasks just a little bit easier.
If you love to run or just like to be outside, this opportunity might be for you!
SMILE Mass is looking for Ambassadors and Captains
to participate in regional races throughout the year. Our motto is: "We run for all those who can't."
SMILE Mass Ambassadors have the privilege of enabling kids and adults with disabilities the chance to do it all! We've created a junior and adult Ambassador team. Our Ambassadors support Captains (individuals with disabilities) through an entire race, allowing them their moments of glory in finishing a road race and being part of their community-- in other words, doing what so many other families take for granted!
Click here for details about becoming an Ambassador or Captain.
SMILE Mass Ambassador Shirts
"We run for all those who can't"
SMILE Mass running shirts
SMILE Mass has a selection of Reebok running shirts for sale, in several colors/styles, available for men, women and kids, with the SMILE Mass logo on them. These shirts can be purchased online,
click hereor in person at:
