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New England Revolution Foundation Raises $100,000 for Special Olympics Massachusetts at “Bowl for a Goal”

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June 25, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution Foundation raised $100,000 for Special Olympics Massachusetts at the club’s premier annual fundraising event, Bowl for a Goal presented by the Arbella Insurance Group, Tuesday night at Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Patriot Place. The entire 2024 New England Revolution team joined together with fans, community partners, and the Revolution Unified Soccer Team for a fun-filled night of music, prizes, bowling, and more. Thanks in large part to the longstanding support of the Arbella Insurance Group, the Revolution Foundation has raised more than $600,000 for Special Olympics Massachusetts to date through Bowl for a Goal.


“Bowl for a Goal is a night that all of us within the Revolution circle on our calendars each year, as we gather the entire team together with people from all corners of the Revolution family to celebrate the inclusive power of soccer, while raising money for a wonderful organization in Special Olympics Massachusetts,” New England Revolution President Brian Bilello said. “We are delighted to have an amazing partner in the Arbella Insurance Group, who share our passion for making sports inclusive and accessible for all. We look forward to another decade of Unified soccer in New England, and to cheering on the team when they play their next match at Gillette Stadium on July 20.”

This year’s Bowl for a Goal celebration coincides with the 10th season of the Revolution Unified Soccer Team, made possible by the unwavering support of the Arbella Insurance Group for the last decade. Special Olympics’ Unified Sports® program joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. About 1.2 million people worldwide take part in Unified Sports, which break down stereotypes about athletes with intellectual disabilities and promotes social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences.

“Bowl for a Goal provides the incredible opportunity to bring three champions of inclusion together for a great cause,” said Mary Beth McMahon, President & CEO of Special Olympics Massachusetts. “The Revolution organization has been a wonderful partner in growing Unified sports, especially soccer through the Revolution Unified team. The support from the Arbella Insurance Group means we can provide inclusive sports to more people every year. And, of course, the athletes of Special Olympics get to show…

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