#TeamMaximus
The Molter family started riding the Best Buddies Challenge because programs like this were not in schools when their daughter Jodie Rose was there and her family wishes they would have been! There was teasing and being made fun of. Jodie was excluded from activites such as concerts and other school events because teachers did not understand INCLUSION.
THIS IS WHY WE RIDE!
Jodie Rose is showing others that SHE CAN do anything she sets her mind to!
GET TO KNOW JODIE ROSE...
-About Jodie-
JUST A FEW AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
Jodie Rose Nickerson was born on February 23, 1981. She is the second of four girls to the family. Jodie attended North Middlesex Regional Schools starting at the age of 3.
As an adult, Jodie has been living on her own in an apartment with her friend Andrea for over seven years. She has some assistance come to her home twice a week to work on life skills such as cooking, managing money and even exercising- her favorite being hiking!
Jodie's biggest accomplishment to date was participating in the Best Buddies Challenge! 2017 was her 5th year participating completing 100 miles! She started out with 20 mile course for a few years, then the 50 mile course before training in 2017 for all 100 miles solo and completing the distance!
5
Years Old
Participated in her 1st Special Olympics in Track & Field!
Most Improved Student!
6th
Grade
Presented with the Most Imprived Student Award which is presented to ONE student in the entire elementary school!
Played Little League for the town of Ashby!
Best Athletic Supporter
Jodie was invited to NMRHS Senior Banquet on the request from the seniors & presented with the award for "Best Athletic Supporter!"
13
Years
NMRHS Track & Field
20+
Years
Special Olympics Swim Team
2
Years
Special Olympics Unified Softball Team
15+
Years
Special Olympics Basketball Team
Jodie plays baseball every spring for the Montachusett Challenger Little League @ Cogghall park in Fitchburg.
One of the most memorable highlights was winning the GOLD in the finals for basketball in 2015! The ref said it was one of the most exciting games he had ever seen!!!
Jodie has won hundreds of Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals!!!
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jodie works at Seven Hils Day Care in Fitchburg, MA as a teacher's nap-time aid. She has her certificate in CPR and First Aid and renews them annually. She also holds numerous certifcates for child care!
Jodie pays her own bills and even calls the MART to book her rides to and from work!
PHOTO GALLERY
