Special Olympics Pennsylvania - Susquehanna 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.

10/06/2026

It’s Youth Summit season for Susquehanna Valley! 🎉 A huge shoutout to all the schools showing up and sharing ideas about Unified Sports opportunities, Whole School Engagement activities, and Cool Schools fundraising across our region! 💪 This year is going to be iconic. 🙌

09/23/2026

We are deeply grateful to Geisinger, presenting sponsor of the 2026 Susquehanna Valley Polar Plunge! 💙❄️

Geisinger’s mission to make better health easier shines brightly in the way they show up for our community. Their generous support helps Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes play sports, focus on fitness, and grow as leaders for the next generation.

Thank you, Geisinger, for believing in our athletes! We can’t wait to see you on November 21!

09/19/2026

Question of the Day:
It's National Dance Day!
What song gets you moving?

09/17/2026

Locked in and linin’ ’em up! 🎯 Columbia/Montour athletes got in their final reps before Sunday’s Bocce Invitational! 🔥

09/16/2026

We see you, Tioga County. 👀💪

Tioga County Special Olympics athletes are hard at work in their respective sports following the recent start to the fall season. Long distance walking and running athletes have been walking

09/15/2026

Our team is having so much fun planning the 2026 Susquehanna Valley Polar Plunge presented by Geisinger! 🥶🌊 We have so many exciting things in store! This year’s plunge is going to be one for the books!

Ready to make a splash with us? Register as an individual plunger or create a plunge team today:
give.specialolympicspa.org/svpolarplunge2026

08/28/2026

🎓❄️ Lycoming College has entered the chat. 👀📖

A HUGE thank you to Lycoming College for taking the plunge with us on November 21 at Antlers On The Water! 🥶💙

Want to support their team? 🌊 Donate to Lycoming College’s Polar Plunge team here: give.specialolympicspa.org/team/847637

08/28/2026

A FEW HOURS LEFT! 🌯❄️

Consider your dinner plans, handled! 🙌 Grab QDOBA in Williamsport tonight and 25% of your purchase supports the athletes of Special Olympics Pennsylvania, Susquehanna Valley Region! 💪

Show this flyer or use code QDOBAGIVES when ordering online!

🌯 Burritos Before Brrr-itos❄️

Help us kick off Polar Plunge season by grabbing a burrito!

Join us Friday, August 28 at QDOBA in Williamsport, where 25% of your purchase will support the Susquehanna Valley Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

Whether you dine in, grab takeout, or order online using code QDOBAGIVES, every bite helps create year-round opportunities for local athletes with intellectual disabilities.

So fuel up, give back, and get ready for an unforgettable Polar Plunge season.

📅 Friday, August 28 | All Day
📍 QDOBA | 22 Liberty Lane, Williamsport
🌯 25% of sales donated with flyer or code QDOBAGIVES

😋 Eat bold. Plunge cold. Change lives. 💙

08/27/2026

⚽️💦 Join us in thanking Penn College Men’s Soccer and Mountain Region athletes for taking their turn in the dunk tank during the Little League World Series! ⚾️🌎

Safe to say, they were a hit… and took more than a few hits themselves. 😅 Sports supporting sports. Athletes supporting athletes. ❤️ We love to see it!

08/21/2026

Pleasure doin’ business with ya. 🤝🥇