2013 Hall of Fame Inductees and Special Guest (Back Row): Greg Focht from Centre County, Leon Cole from Lancaster County, New Eagles Head Coach Chip Kelly, Charles P. Becker from Montgomery County, and Andrea Demattia (sister of Lonnie R. Straw Jr. from Area M). (Front Row): Maryellen Brown from Area M, Theodore Angerman from Philadelphia County, and Shannon Pechert (sister of Lonnie R. Stra Jr. from Area M).
2013 Hall of Fame
Recognizing that there is no More... |
2013 Beaver Stadium Run Raises More Than $360,000 and Sets A Fundraising Record
Photo Credit: Abby Drey, Centre Daily Times
An estimated more than 3,700 runners and walkers of all ages and abilities took part in the Fourth Annual Beaver Stadium 5K Run/1 Mile Family Fun Walk at Penn State University on Sunday, April 21, 2013 to benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA). Presented by Sheetz, Inc., the 5K began on Porter Road (at the corner of Curtin Road), moved through Penn More... |
 Eastern PA Training
Special Olympics Pennsylvania is proud to announce that, in Brienigsville, PA, 6 new Global Messengers and 10 new Athlete Representatives completed leadership training. In their roles, they will help spread the mission and vision of Special Olympics and speak to others about their participation in the organization, serve on local program management teams or properly train the next generation of athlete leaders.
New GM’s
Zachary Eisel, Northampton County- Coach Kory More... |
On January 25, 2013, the United States Department of Education (DOE) released new guidance to schools and school systems throughout the nation that receive federal aid about the requirements of providing quality sports opportunities for students with disabilities.
While the guidance does not make new law, it does identify the responsibilities that schools and school systems have under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This guidance aims not just to protect rights but to promote unity More... |
 Winter Storm Doesn’t Deter Special Olympics From Demonstrating Impact & Need on Capitol Hill
Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson receives a multi sport jersey as a thank you for his continued support of SOPA from Blair County athlete and SOPA Board Member, Mike Stephens.
A much-hyped winter storm that shut down much of the nation’s Capital didn’t deter Special Olympics and Best Buddies participants and supporters who converged on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 to meet More... |
Photo Credit: Kim Weimer/PhillyBurbs.com Photographer
The 5th Annual Eastern Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA), presented by Dunkin’ Donuts and Aerotek, was held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem, PA. Veteran sportscaster Michael Barkann and former Philadelphia Eagles standout linebacker Ike Reese from 94WIP’s The Mike and Ike Show helped to kick the event off. In addition, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver More... |
Athletes in this year’s Special Olympics Pennsylvania joined volunteers Sunday night to light the Winter Games’ torch at Central Park in downtown Johnstown. Photo Credit: Tribune-Democrat/David Hurst
More than 325 athletes and 135 coaches traveled to the 2013 Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) Winter Games in Johnstown, PA from February 10th - 12th. This 37th Annual statewide competition returned to the Johnstown area for the 12th consecutive year and featured competition in alpine More... |
2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games Torch Lighting
Check out Games Results for Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes who recently competed in the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea as members of Team USA from January 26 - February 6, 2013! You did a fantastic job, and we are proud!
View the 2013 Games Fact Sheet and Read More About SOPA's Team USA Athletes.
Click on each athlete's name to view their Games Results!
Jeremy Fair, More... |
Ernie Roundtree, Special Olympics PA athlete from Monroe County, comes out of the cold water with other participants during the Lehigh Valley Polar Plunge on Saturday afternoon to benefit Special Olympics of Pennsylvania athletes. Express-Times Photo | MATT SMITH
More than 600 brave souls, including radio and TV personalities along with Special Olympics PA athletes, jumped into the frigid waters of the Delaware River (at Scott Park in Easton, PA) and were “freezin’ for a reason” More... |
 Dream Ride Benefits State and Local Program
Pictured from left to right: Don Wilhem from Hurley’s Fresh Market; Eric Cushing, VP of Marketing & Development for Special Olympics PA (SOPA); Nick Hurley, owner of Hurley’s Fresh Market; and Sean Harris from Bozzuto’s and the Hometown Foundation.
Bozzuto’s and the Hometown Foundation underwrite and organize the annual Dream Ride, a multi-state fundraising motorcycle ride that culminates in Connecticut. Now in its 13th year, More... |
