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Founded in 1970 in Brewster, MA, Latham Centers, Inc. is a nationally accredited treatment program providing therapeutic, residential, educational, recreational, and vocational services to individuals with complex special needs. More than 70% of the individuals who call Latham Centers home are diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS.) PWS is a severe, randomly occurring genetic disorder. A complex syndrome, PWS manifests with characteristic symptoms, including insatiable appetite, mild-to-moderate intellectual disability, emotional and behavioral problems, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and slow body metabolism. There is no cure for PWS, and successful interventions in therapeutic and skill-building programs enable individuals to learn coping skills. The syndrome occurs approximately once every 15,000 births and occurs in all races and ethnic groups. Latham Centers is the only residential facility in the United States specializing in treating children and adults with PWS. Additionally, Latham provides care to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and other diagnoses, such as PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorder as a secondary diagnosis, bipolar disorder, and Reactive Attachment Disorder. Latham provides a nurturing environment where vulnerable children and adults can feel safe, recover from past traumas, and receive individualized education, treatment, and therapies. Funds raised through the 2023 Falmouth Road Race will support Latham students' and adult residents' participation in the Special Olympics. Special Olympians at Latham Centers train year-round in flag football, basketball, track and field, bowling, and other events. Our athletes travel across Massachusetts to participate in Special Olympics contests and events. In addition, we welcome teams from other schools and residential programs to our campus and community. Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship.