Joe Haden & Steelers donate to SOPA
Earlier this month, we received a $2,500 donation from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Joe Haden, which was matched by Steelers Charities. The funds come thanks to the NFL’s Social Justice Initiative. The support we get from the Steelers and their players is absolutely incredible. Our athletes and volunteers thank you! To read more about the […]
Special Olympics PA + Finish Line = 😊
This holiday season the Finish Line Youth Foundation is helping Special Olympics athletes be #SOUnstoppable! And last weekend some of our Montgomery County athletes volunteered at their local Finish Line store, helping customers with questions, bagging items and spreading holiday cheer! 🎁🛍👟 Be sure to visit your local finish line now through December 31 to donate to a great cause!
‘Tis the season: Special Olympics holiday ornament
Let us help you check some boxes off your gift-giving list! We’ve got the perfect thing! 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 throughout the entire year. Use the link below to get yours today before we sell […]
Bedford athletes take part in Subaru commercial shoot
On Tuesday morning, a group of long-distance running/walking athletes from Bedford County participated in a commercial & photo shoot for Thomas Chevy-Subaru! The dealership has picked Special Olympics Pennsylvania as its non-profit organization of choice for their “Share the Love” event where, if you purchase or lease a new Subaru between now and Jan. 2, […]
SOPA Board Member named to Pittsburgh Magazine’s “40 Under 40”
We’re thrilled to share the news that our very own Board Member, Mike Trettel, was named to Pittsburgh Magazine‘s “40 Under 40” Class of 2019. Trettel, who is the Director of Business Development at i+iconUSA, serves on Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s development and campaign committees and has become a regular at the Pittsburgh Polar Plunge. Extremely […]
Special Olympics Washington County helps celebrate Sheetz opening
On Wednesday, Special Olympics Pennsylvania — Washington County athletes, volunteers friends and family gathered at the grand opening of the Race Track Road Sheetz store in Washington County. Athletes were on hand to help with the ribbon-cutting ceremony and sample some of the best food and drinks Sheetz has to offer!
SOPA athletes cheer on Dream Riders
On Thursday, August 22, Special Olympics athletes from various counties met at the Valley Forge Hotel to welcome the Dream Riders as they journeyed from Florida to Connecticut to raise money for Special Olympics. The Dream Ride is one of the largest charity motorcycle rides in Connecticut! The Dream Ride is a police-escorted motorcycle rally […]
Athletes speak at Sheetz opening in Brownsville
On Thursday morning, Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes Zachary Williams and Haleigh Sommers spoke to a crowd at the grand opening of a Sheetz store in Brownsville, Pa. They did a fantastic job speaking to the crowd and were joined by 102.5 WDVE personality Chad Tyson to accept a generous $2,500 donation to Special Olympics Pennsylvania!
