Special Olympics Pennsylvania - Greater Lehigh Valley Pocono Region

10/23/2026

Fall Fest means Healthy Athletes Screenings are back! Join us for a FREE day of health screenings, resources, giveaways and opportunities to get connected to Special Olympics Pennsylvania!

📍 Villanova University
📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM
👓 Vision screenings: 10 AM–4 PM

You can expect:
✅ Free health screenings from healthcare professionals
✅ Vision, hearing and wellness screenings
✅ Health education and resources
✅ Free giveaways
✅ Meet athletes, coaches and volunteers
✅ Learn about sports and programs near you
✅ Get help taking the next step to become a Special Olympics athlete at no cost. No pressure. Just opportunity.

If you're an individual with an intellectual disability interested in Special Olympics, this day is for you. Come take charge of your health, meet new people and discover what's possible. 💙

10/22/2026

I'm not your viral moment.

So don't be surprised when I...



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10/22/2026

Coaching can bring can get more people involved! That’s what volleyball coach Jess Kaufman did and now her daughters became involved and n Special Olympics. Jess and her daughter led their team to bronze at the 2026 Special Olympics National Games in Minnesota for volleyball. 🏐

Her commitment to coaching for 25 years has led her opportunities for her, her daughters, and the athletes she coaches. She encourages people to get involved with our comminuty. Jess and her daughters learned a lot from their experience as coaches.

Coaches play an important role in our community. Start becoming a coach today by signing in the website below.

Become a Coach/Volunteer: https://specialolympicspa.org/volunteer/

10/21/2026

I'm not your viral moment...

Learn more ➡️ specialolympicspa.org
View the video ➡️ https://youtu.be/HWc5l0_yzUY

10/20/2026

📣 I‘m not your viral moment.

So don’t be surprised when I...

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10/19/2026

10/19/2026

Special Olympics athletes aren’t props. They’re athletes.
Don’t be surprised when we CHANGE THE GAME. 🔥

To become an athlete or a volunteer, learn more about Special Olympics, donate to the mission, or anything in between, please visit specialolympicspa.org

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Huge thanks to Day 7 Creative for shooting, editing & producing this video and Armstrong Jr-Sr High School for lending their amazing facilities to us and Conroy Education Center for their amazing flag football superstars!

10/18/2026

📣 CALLING FOR VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH NOMINATIONS!! Do you know an incredible COACH who deserves a Special Olympics Pennsylvania spotlight?! Now is the time to nominate them!! ⭐

Nominate a deserving coach today ➡ https://bit.ly/4jY0RRh Our volunteers are caring, dedicated and talented, and we want the world to know it! If you'd like to nominate a coach who has made a difference in your life or those in your program, please fill out this form by Thursday, Oct. 22!

10/17/2026

Will you be the next to join our mission?

Our community is committed to create an inclusive environment. Volunteers play an important role in helping athletes achieve their goals. Whether it's becoming a coach, unified partners, or event staff, we have opportunities for you to be a part of our inclusive community. Let's make a positive impact for inclusion.

Become a volunteer today. Visit https://specialolympicspa.org/volunteer/ to learn more.

10/13/2026

✈️ THANK YOU for an incredible Plane Pull 2026!

Our 4th Annual Plane Pull was our biggest one yet! Together, we raised $85,000, a record for our event, and welcomed almost 600 participants, our largest turnout ever! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who pulled, fundraised, volunteered, sponsored, and came out to support Special Olympics Pennsylvania. We couldn’t have done it without you!

We’re so grateful for this community and the support you continue to show our athletes. Thank you for helping make this year’s Plane Pull one to remember!

We’ll see you back on the tarmac next year!

10/08/2026

A huge thank you to Riverfront Federal Credit Union for their incredible support of Special Olympics Berks County through their recent golf outing!

Thanks to the generosity of everyone involved, the event raised an amazing $25,000 to help provide year-round sports training and competition opportunities for our local athletes.

Yesterday, Special Olympics PA athletes Nathan Creveling and Kylah Schlott, alongside Executive Director Julie Benjamin, were honored to accept the check presentation on behalf of our athletes and families.

We are so grateful for Riverfront Federal Credit Union's continued partnership and commitment to inclusion. Thank you for helping more athletes experience the joy of sports.

10/07/2026

It’s almost time to pull that plane! ✈️

This Saturday, October 10, teams from across the Lehigh Valley will come together at Lehigh Valley International Airport for the 4th Annual Special Olympics Plane Pull.

📍 951 Postal Rd. Allentown
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ Opening Ceremonies at 10 AM

We’re looking forward to a great day with our teams, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters and of course seeing some great plane pulls!

Can’t make it out on Saturday? You can still support the event by making a donation to Special Olympics PA. Every contribution helps provide opportunities for athletes in our community.

https://give.specialolympicspa.org/event/2026-lehigh-valley-plane-pull-glvpr/e776426

10/06/2026

What a day at our Eastern Fall Sectional Competition at DeSales University!

Athletes from across Eastern Pennsylvania came together to compete, achieve personal bests, and demonstrate the power of inclusion through sport. We are so proud of every athlete who gave it their all.

Thank you to DeSales University, our volunteers, coaches, families, and supporters for helping make this event possible. Congratulations to all of the athletes advancing to Fall Festival!

09/21/2026

09/15/2026

Such a great day yesterday at the inaugural Fore Berks Golf Tournament!

Thank you to Riverfront Federal Credit Union for hosting such a wonderful event and for giving us the opportunity to share the mission of Special Olympics Pennsylvania and showcase the incredible athletes we serve. We are grateful for your partnership and support of our athletes in Berks County!

09/14/2026