 On Sunday, August 1, 2010, Miss Maine Invitational and Friends and “Sweet and Sassy” of Exton hosted “A Day of Confidence” for local Special Olympics Pennsylvania Athletes and Global Messengers.
The event served as a Leadership Training Day and focused on how to carry oneself, be a good leader, maintain good posture, overcome fear of public speaking, and make an impact when speaking about Special Olympics. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for the athletes to hear from several More... |
 Shane Victorino Flyin’ Hawaiian All Stars
On Thursday, July 29, 2010, twenty five Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) athletes and a few coaches and parents attended the Shane Victorino Flyin’ Hawaiian All Stars event at Citizen’s Bank Park. Each participant received tickets to the Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game, a t-shirt and a Victorino photo card during their visit. Prior to the game, they were escorted on a special trip behind home plate for an unforgettable up-close More... |
The 2010 USA National Games were held in Nebraska from July 18 – 23, 2010. Special Olympics Pennsylvania selected a contingent of 40 athletes for the Games in the sports of aquatics, athletics, bocce, bowling, soccer, and tennis! Nearly 3,000 athletes competed in 13 Olympic-style sports, with the support of 1,000 coaches, 8,000 volunteers and an estimated 15,000 family and friends. In addition to sports, the USA National Games offered various programs in health, wellness and More... |
 Sheetz Store Opening and Check Presentation
On Thursday, August 12, 2010, several members of the community attended the Grand Opening of the Manor Township Sheetz as President and CEO Stan Sheetz introduced himself and presented the Pennsylvania Special Olympics with a check for $2,500.
President and CEO Stan Sheetz presents a $2,500 donation to Special Olympics Pennsylvania during the Grand Opening of the Sheetz in Manor Township.
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Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Live
2010 SUMMER GAMES RECAP
The 2010 Summer Games was held from June 10 - 12, 2010. For more information, you can also visit www.sopasummergames.org .
Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) held its 41st Annual Summer Games at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, from Thursday, June 10 to Saturday, June 12, 2010. The event, sponsored by SOPA’s premier state-wide partner Sheetz, Inc., drew more than 2,000 athletes, 750 More... |
 Special Olympics Pennsylvania: 40 Years of Transforming Lives!
This year, May 2010 - May 2011, marks an amazing milestone — the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the first Special Olympics Pennsylvania event. Check out our 40th Anniversary Video and learn more about how our organization has transformed lives over the span of 40 years!
For more information about the impact of Special Olympics Pennsylvania, click here to read our 40th Anniversary More... |
