Celebrating Years of Inclusion!

Beaver County's Izzy Scialabba Shines in NBA Cares...

On February 14, 2020, our very own Special Olympics Pennsylvania – Beaver County athlete Israel “Izzy” Scilabba took to the court at Chicago's United Center with 11 other Special Olympics athletes and 9 players and...

It’s Time to be ‘Freezin for a Reason!’

Special Olympics Pennsylvania is turning 50! Help us celebrate 50 years of inclusion by jumping into icy cold waters! Take the Polar Bear Plunge at any of nine locations across the state to make a difference in the...

Indoor Winter Games 2020

Presented by York County Convention & Visitors Bureau Indoor Winter Games 2020 will take place from March 7 - 8 Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 2nd Annual Indoor Winter Games showcases the power of the human spirit...

Winter Games 2020

Presented by Highmark Winter Games 2020 took place from February 9 - 11 Congratulations to the hundreds of athletes, coaches, families and friends representing all corners of Pennsylvania that participated in Special...

Pittsburgh UNcathlon 2020

Join us Saturday, April 18th for the 2020 UNcathlon to benefit Special Olympics PA (SOPA). This year the event has moved indoors & will be held at the Cost Sports Center on The University of Pittsburgh's Oakland...

Wawa Campaign – We are Better Together!

Join Wawa and be a Game Changer for Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) athletes! SOPA is will be the beneficiary of Wawa's Coin Canister Campaign (now – Feb. 23rd) and an in-store Scan Card promotion (from Jan. 20...

Special Olympics PA: #50for50

In honor of our 50th Anniversary, we started a series that features the amazing people who make Special Olympics Pennsylvania what it is. Every week for 50 weeks, we will feature a different athlete, coach,...

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SOPA Delegates Champion for Inclusion & Funding on...

PSU B-Ball Player Pens Children's Book with SOPA Athletes

Bocce At The Ballpark A Huge Success

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, volunteer and staff 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.