2026 USA Games: Team PA Gear Store is OPEN!

The 2026 USA Games are nearly here! Be sure that you and your team are looking their best for the big game(s)! Our FINAL Team PA Gear Store is open NOW THROUGH MAY 25. Order by the 25th to ensure that your gear arrived before Opening Ceremonies!

Volunteer of the Month: Bikem Oskin

For Bikem Oskin, volunteering with Special Olympics Pennsylvania is truly a family affair. Her journey started when her husband joined the Summer Games planning committee. What began as attending events with her son quickly turned into stepping up and getting involved herself. “I figured instead of sitting at home, I could do something useful,” she […]

With Endless Gratitude, from Michelle

To our Athletes and Volunteers, I would like to let you know that I am stepping away from my role as VP, Sports with SOPA at the end of April. I am not yet sure what the next step in my life will be, but I know it is important to prioritize my family. Over […]

Summer Sports Signups Are Open!

Athletes, Unified Partners, Caregivers, and Volunteers: Special Olympics Pennsylvania is excited to announce that Summer Sports Sign Ups are officially OPEN! Step 1: Sign up for the sport(s) This season, we updated our website and have a slightly new process to sign up for summer sports. Click here to watch a tutorial video or follow […]

Because You Show Up

Every month, I try to take a moment to reflect on what makes Special Olympics Pennsylvania so special. This month, for me—it’s personal. I found myself thinking back to where this all started. Back to high school… to our annual field day… and to my man Kiki. Those days weren’t about strategy or scale. They […]