Northwest Region
Support / Donate

SOPA’s Northwest Region supports athletes in Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango and Warren counties. Our work is funded by donations from individual donors, businesses, corporations, and foundations. Thanks to our many generous supporters, neither our athletes nor their families pay any fees to participate.

Here are ways that you can support The Northwest Region:

• Send us a Donation: Checks may be mailed to Special Olympics PA – Northwest Region, Attn: Deanna Renaud, 8161 Oliver Rd, Erie, PA 16509. This is a great way to directly support athletes in our region!
• Gifts in Memory/Honor of: If you’d like to make a donation in memory or honor of someone, please send your gift to Special Olympics PA – Northwest Region, Attn: Deanna Renaud, 8161 Oliver Rd, Erie, PA 16509. Please indicate the name of the individual with whom you are making the gift in memory or honor of so that we can send an acknowledgement to the family and donor.
• Sponsorship: From fundraising events to sponsoring a specific sport, there are many ways that your business or company can support our athletes. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Diane Sickles, Regional Development Director, at dsickles@specialolympicspa.org or 814-315-2041 Ext. 313
• Fundraising Events: The best (and most fun) way to support our athletes is to attend one of our many fundraising events. For more information on how to get involved with our upcoming events, please contact contact contact Diane Sickles, Regional Development Director, at dsickles@specialolympicspa.org or 814-315-2041 Ext. 313