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Take the Plunge and Freeze for a Reason – Our Athletes!

Freezin’ for a Reason! Every year, thousands of brave souls take the plunge for our athletes into rivers, lakes, and above ground pools. The plunges are a great way for everyone – individuals, teams, organizations...

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10th Annual Beaver Stadium Run

Join us on Sunday, April 14th during Blue White Weekend at Penn State University for the 10th Annual Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run benefitting Special Olympics Pennsylvania. This 5K Run and 2 Mile Family Fun...

Pittsburgh's 3rd Annual UNcathlon

Join us for Pittsburgh's 3rd Annual UNcathlon on Sunday, April 28, 2019! Test your speed, strength and endurance during this decathlon-like event, with an 11th event that involves fundraising. You will run, row,...

Inaugural Indoor Winter Games

Get ready to be a part of the inaugural Indoor Winter Games in York County! Hundreds of athletes are expected to showcase the power of the human spirit and the joy of sports during two days of exciting competition....

Spread The Word Inclusion - March 6th

WHAT: For the past 10 years, Spread the Word to End the Word has started the conversation on respect. To continue our conversation on respect, we want to go boldly into the next ten years. Spread the Word Inclusion...

Meet Your PA Delegation For Special Olympics USA

The Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 will be held from March 14-21, 2019 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, where more than 7,000 athletes from over 170 countries will compete in 24 different individual and team...

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SOPA Delegates Made Case of Need for Funding on Capitol Hill

Phillies Give Back Hosts Bocce at the Ballpark

The Brand New SOPA Competition App Is Here!

Be a Game Changer - 2019 Wawa Campaign

2019 Winter Games

All Aboard: Happy Valley Cruise to Benefit SOPA

Inspiring Special Olympics Videos

Special Olympics Pennsylvania touches countless people in numerous ways, and its impact reaches far beyond the sphere of sports. Check out some inspiring athlete videos from our official You Tube Channel! We transform the lives of both athletes' and volunteers through the joy of sport…here’s a look at how.