Special Olympics Pennsylvania - Ridge & Valley 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

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.

10/14/2026

It’s not too late to sign up!

09/12/2026

Where are my athletes and runners at? Sign-Up and join us for some fun and good times! Support Special Olympics of PA!

06/27/2026

06/27/2026

Team Pennsylvania tallied 50 (!!!) medals at the Special Olympics USA Games!

Congratulations to all Team PA athletes, coaches, volunteers, and staff for all their hard work this week and leading up to this week!

Thank you and congratulations as well to the coaches, volunteers, teammates, family, friends, and supporters that have helped these athletes on their journey to Minnesota! Team PA couldn't have done it without you!

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06/26/2026

Nice job, Franklin!!

🥉Bronze for Team PA Volleyball!

The Team PA volleyball team (Franklin) lost 0-2 to Virginia in their final game but brought home a bronze medal! In the match, Dominic Johnson tallied 5 digs, 3 spikes, and a service ace. Todd Corman led the team with 4 spikes and notched a service ace. Michael Martin also tallied 2 spikes.

Congrats to Team PA volleyball on the bronze medal and for all of their hard work and dedication!🥉

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06/26/2026

Congrats Amanda and Mark!!!

Amanda and Mark Roland (Franklin) bring home the bronze for Team PA in Level 2 Unified Golf! 🥉 The father-daughter duo combined to shoot a 263 on the day.

Congratulations to Amanda and Mark!

Team PA keeps raking in the medals today (more still to come)! 🏅

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06/26/2026

Way to go Nikole!!!

Bronze medal for Nikole Walker in the 50yd backstroke coming in at 54.050!

Congrats, Nikole!!!

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06/24/2026

Congratulations to all our Ridge and Valley athletes who competed yesterday!!

Best of luck to those who compete today!

Go Team PA!!