Rise Above: Friends of Penn State Adaptive Athletics

03/05/2026

The 2025 - 2026 Penn State Adaptive Athletics Team is a beacon of resilience and determination. Each athlete pushes boundaries, showcasing not just skill, but also the indomitable spirit that unites our community.

WE ARE...proud to support these athletes.

02/24/2026

Our new website is live!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our newly remodeled website! 🎉 Stay connected with Rise Above: Friends of Penn State Adaptive Athletics like never before—explore updates, news, and stories that celebrate all that our Penn State Adaptive Athletes accomplish.

Visit us now at PennStateRiseAbove.org to learn more!

12/02/2025

It’s !

🦁 Let’s turn the world Blue & White today by supporting Penn State Adaptive Athletics.

​Help us provide equipment and opportunities for incredible student-athletes to compete at the highest level. Let’s level the playing field!

Donate: https://rafoaap.givecloud.co/fundraising/forms/PYEVM6DX
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08/21/2025

We are so excited!

🚨 BREAKING NEWS! 🚨 The moment you've been waiting for is here! We are beyond proud to announce the official launch of the Penn State Adaptive Athletics & Rise Above wheelchair basketball team! We're coming to the NWBA DIII Division ready to make some noise. Get ready, this is just the beginning! 🏀🦁

For more information, feel free to reach out to Brenna O'Connor ([email protected]) or Samantha McMinn ([email protected]).

07/26/2025

Our fundraiser, Foundations: Building a Penn State Sports Legacy, for the Penn State Adaptive Athletics program just started.

If you were not able to make it, but would still like to make a donation to help Penn State Adaptive Athletics on its rise to a powerhouse program you can make a donation right now by texting PENNSTATE to 44-321

07/26/2025

"Foundations: Building of a Penn State Sports Legacy" to benefit the Penn State Adaptive Athletics program is just over an hour away.

Before we get started, we would like thank our sponsors! Your support means the world to us as we work to build our program!

07/26/2025

Our fundraiser, Foundations: Building a Penn State Sports Legacy, for the Penn State Adaptive Athletics program is tonight.

You can make a donation right now by texting PENNSTATE to 44-321

07/25/2025

Our fundraiser, Foundations: Building a Penn State Sports Legacy, for the Penn State Adaptive Athletics program is tomorrow.

If can't make it, you can make a donation by texting PENNSTATE to 44-321

07/24/2025

Thank you to all that purchased tickets to support the Penn State Adaptive Athletics program on Saturday evening. We are excited to announce that our program, Foundations: The Building of a Penn State Sports Legacy, is sold out.

To be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected].

If you'd still like to support the Penn State Adaptive Athletics program, you can text "PENNSTATE to 44-321 or visit https://secure.givelively.org/donate/rise-above-friends-of-abilities-athletes-psu/foundations-building-of-a-penn-state-sports-legacy to make a donation.

07/16/2025

📢 Another Exciting Guest Announcement! 📢

We are thrilled to announce that Penn State Adaptive Athletics' own Jake Schrom will be in attendance for our fundraiser for the Penn State Adaptive Athletics program on July 26 at 7:00 PM at the Nittany Lion Inn!

Jake Schrom '11 competed in the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics and is currently on our organization's Advisory Board. He uses his story to inspire and encourage others who are navigating limb loss. He is involved with the Amputee Coalition, is a certified Peer Visitor for new amputees, and does motivational public speaking engagements

The fundraiser, Foundations: Building a Penn State Sports Legacy, celebrates the players of the Penn State Football program in the late 1960's which laid the foundation for long term success. This is juxtaposed with the elite Penn State Adaptive Athletics 2025 recruiting class, as they set the foundation for the program for years to come.

You can learn more about the fundraiser at https://riseaboveability.com/2025-fund-raiser.


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07/15/2025

📢 Another Exciting Guest Announcement! 📢

We are thrilled to announce that Penn State Adaptive Athletics' own Maggie Redden will be in attendance for our fundraiser for the Penn State Adaptive Athletics program on July 26 at 7:00 PM at the Nittany Lion Inn!

Maggie Redden '07 competed in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and is currently on our organization's Advisory Board. In 2004, she was also an official Torch Bearer for the 2004 Olympics. Maggie is a longtime social activist and volunteer for causes that benefit the disabled.

The fundraiser, Foundations: Building a Penn State Sports Legacy, celebrates the players of the Penn State Football program in the late 1960's which laid the foundation for long term success. This is juxtaposed with the elite Penn State Adaptive Athletics 2025 recruiting class, as they set the foundation for the program for years to come.

You can learn more about the fundraiser at https://riseaboveability.com/2025-fund-raiser.


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