"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

World Winter Games Drawing: Sweden 2021

We selected seven athletes from Pennsylvania to compete at the Special Olympics World Winter Games: Sweden 2021 during our 5th Annual Philadelphia Polar Plunge on December 6th. Check out our Facebook Live video below...

Celebrate the Season with Special Olympics

Get the first-ever Special Olympics ornament with your donation of $65 or more! Show that you stand with our athletes this holiday season and all year long. Don't miss your chance - donate now to get yours before we...

Special Olympics PA: #50for50

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

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...

2020 State Bowling Sectionals

Join our athletes and coaches for the 2020 State Bowling Sectionals! During this one-day event, athletes will compete in singles, doubles, traditional team, and Unified Sports® team competition. You can be a part of...

Happy Valley Cruise Prepares to Set Sail in March

The 2nd Annual Happy Valley Cruise to benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) is a five-day cruise taking place from March 9-14 on board the Celebrity Infinity, sailing out of Miami and stopping in Key West and...

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Haverford HS Receives National Recognition From Special...

Fall Festival 2019

Unified Fall Fest Torch Run

SOPA CEO Featured in Satell Institute Newsletter

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.