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Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp Welcomes Athletes

On the morning of Sunday, August 11, 2019, Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes received the incredible opportunity to attend Philadelphia Eagles training camp and watch the Birds get ready for the upcoming NFL...

SOPA Athletes Participate In Steelers Family Fest

It was truly an honor for our athletes and members of law enforcement to spend Sunday, August 4th at the 2019 Steelers Family Fest to help welcome football back to Heinz Field for the upcoming season! The day began...

Unified Athletes Represent SO as part of MLS All-Star Week

Athlete Zac Gender and Unified Partner Emmanuel Molina from Special Olympics Pennsylvania - Philadelphia representing Philadelphia Union traveled to Orlando to participate in the 6th Annual Special Olympics Unified...

Happy Valley Cruise 2020, March 9 – 14

The 2nd Annual Happy Valley Cruise, with Captain Sue Paterno, will benefit Special Olympics PA and set sail on the beautiful Celebrity Infinity from March 9-14, 2020. This Cruise is destined to be the greatest...

SOPA Athletes Featured in Aerie’s #AerieREAL Campaign

Aerie’s newest models celebrate inclusion and body positivity at an #AerieREAL shoot on June 13, 2019 in Pittsburgh, PA (from left: Chelsea Werner, Emily Mazur, Iskra Lawrence, Kaitlyn Anderson, Aly Raisman, Danielle...

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2019 Bronze Level Coaches

2019 Sheetz Family Award of Excellence

50th Annual Summer Games

2019 “Be a Fan” Torch Run

2019 SOPA/PIAA Unified Track & Field Championship

3rd Annual Unified Bocce Government Challenge

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.