June News

 

Happy Summer!

As most of you know, SMILE Mass had a very busy Spring!  We had 2 teams run in the Ragnar Relay Cape Cod on May 13-14th, to then have 7 athletes - 3 wheelchair athletes and 4 able bodied athletes -  run in the Copenhagen Marathon the very next weekend on May 22nd! 

In June, we hosted our very first evening race, Run into Summer/Run for Blake on Wednesday, June 15th.  This was our biggest road race to date with over 400 runners!

Although it is now summer, we are not done running.   SMILE Mass has 3 bib numbers left for the Falmouth Road Race on August 21st !  If you would like to run this 7 mile race through beautiful Falmouth, Massachusetts with SMILE Mass, apply for a bib number here.  There is a $1250 fundraising commitment to run with SMILE Mass.  If you are not a runner, but would like to support the SMILE Mass Falmouth Team, click here to sponsor a runner.

Now that the summer beach season is upon us, I would like to take a minute to remind everyone about the programs SMILE Mass offers to help families raising children and adults with disabilities enjoy happy, healthy memories through vacation or recreation experiences - something most of us take for granted!
  • Beach Wheelchair Program - SMILE Mass has donated over 100 floating beach wheelchairs to public beaches throughout Massachusetts.  Click here to see the list of beaches that have received one of our floating beach wheelchairs.  These floating wheelchairs are readily available for you to use.  Simply tell the parking attendant or lifeguards that you need one.
  • Equipment Loaner Program - This is perhaps our most popular program.  SMILE Mass has floating beach wheelchairs, adapted bicycles, and running strollers for you to borrow and take anywhere for a day, a week, or longer.  Visit our website and fill out the form to let us know which piece(s) of equipment you would like to borrow and the dates you are requesting.   
  • SMILE Mass Running Team - SMILE Mass has a running team that is always looking for new members!  I am officially inviting you to join us.  You can choose to help push an athlete in a running stroller or simply run the race with Team SMILE Mass.  The commitment to be part of the running team is not big - we ask that you agree to join us for a minimum of 3 races per year (click here to see the calendar). The one race we ask for your commitment is our own Gobble Wobble 5K/10K/1.4 mile walk/fun run that takes place on the Saturday before Thanksgiving in Sudbury, MA, on November 19th - register by June 30th with the promo code "June" and save 10%!  It is at this race that we have the biggest number of children that need some assistance.  I promise you, your heart will be full of joy at the finish line should you be so privileged to be one of the runners assisting a child with disabilities. 
SMILE Mass is also actively working on our biggest project to date - a fully accessible vacation rental located on Cape Cod.  We are working with a realtor on Cape Cod to find that property that is just right!  Stay tuned as we will let you know as soon as we have a property under contract.
 
Thank you for your continued support.  Together we can do so much!
Happy Summer.
 
Lotte Diomede
President 
There are many ways to support SMILE Mass

Red Sox Raffle tickets - Friday, July 8th vs. Tampa Bay  

Sponsor one of our Falmouth Road Race team members and you will be automatically entered to win (2) tickets to the Red Sox game on Friday, July 8th @7:10pm vs. the Tampa Bay Rays.  
$10 = 1 raffle ticket
$25 = 3 raffle tickets
Winner will be drawn on July 4th at 8:00 pm.  Tickets will be emailed to the winner.



Dune Jewelry - create a lasting memory of your vacation!

SMILE Mass would like to introduce you to Dune Jewelry, "the original beach sand jewelry company" located right here in Massachusetts.  Dune Jewelry creates lasting keepsakes of your beach vacation.  We are proud to announce that Dune Jewelry is offering FREE SHIPPING to you and 10% of all purchases to SMILE Mass made using the discount code  SMILEMassFS.

Below are just 3 examples of their beautiful work made with the sand from the beach of your choice!   Visit their website to see more!




Gobble Wobble Road Race - November 19, 2016
Register in June and save 10%  

Join SMILE Mass on Saturday, November 19th for our 5th annual Gobble Wobble Road Race.  There are 4 races:

  • 5K - $30
  • 10K - $35 
  • 1.4 mile walk - $20 and 
  • kids fun run - $10
All races will start and end at the Curtis Middle School.  Same day registration begins at 8:00am.  Races start at 10:00am.

Register today - use the promo code " June" by June 30th to save 10%.


Do you have gently used or outgrown equipment that you would love to find a new home for? 

REquipment is seeking donations of gently used medical equipment such as wheelchairs, shower chairs, gait trainers, standers and adapted strollers. 

They accept donations of outgrown, gently used items and can pick up in the Greater Boston/Worcester area. Donations are repaired and cleaned and given a second life with families right here in MA at no cost to them. REquipment is a 501c3 charity and provides a donation receipt for tax purposes. Call 1-617-204-3626 to make a donation. Learn more here:  dmerequipment.org

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