News in the Fundraisers category

Leprechaun Run a Wet Success
March 15, 2015

The Leprechaun Run a Wet Success! Leprechaun Run a Wet Success! It couldn’t have been any wetter for the 30th Annual Leprechaun Run, but over 500 runners and walkers braved the rain to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with Special Olympics Pennsylvania – Philadelphia. The Leprechaun Run was held on Saturday, March 14th adjacent to the […]

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Join the Unified Relay Across America!
January 27, 2015

The Unified Relay Across America will see our beloved Flame of Hope passed through all 50 states leading up to the 2015 World Games in LA. Learn more about this incredible event and how you can get involved right here in Philadelphia! The torch will come to us on June 4th through 5th and stay in Pennsylvania until the 10th!

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2015 Eastern Plunge: A Freezin’ Success
January 26, 2015

The 2015 Eastern Plunge: A Freezin’ Success! The Polar Plunge went swimmingly – no pun intended- on Saturday at Neshaminy State Park! Over 500 people came out to support Special Olympics and all were Freezin’ for a Reason! Major event partners were out in full force like Dunkin’ Donuts, Aerotek and the Law Enforcement Torch […]

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Speedos, Policemen and Fox29, Oh My
January 22, 2015

On Wednesday, January 21, Speedos, Policemen and Fox29 got together to participate in a Pre-Plunge at Neshaminy State Park Quincy and Chris O’Connell of Fox29 met up at Neshaminy State Park to pre-plunge in anticipation of the big East Plunge taking place this Saturday! Supporters of Special Olympics joined in this pre-event dip wearing anything from itsy […]

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2015 Polar Plunge
January 6, 2015

Happy New Year! It’s going to be an incredible 2015 for Special Olympics Pennsylvania – Philadelphia and what better way to start off a new year than by Freezin’ for a Reason at the 2015 Polar Plunge – THE OFFICIAL EVENT OF WINTER! This 7-year tradition is taking place at Neshaminy State Park (3401 State […]

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Shop Amazon, Support Special Olympics
December 3, 2014

Shop Amazon, Support Special Olympics! Amazon launched an initiative called Amazon Smile. This initiative allows you to support your favorite charity with every purchase online! Just in time for the holidays – check it out today and support Special Olympics PA athletes all year long! AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support […]

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Step Up 2014 is Nov 16
November 1, 2014

Test your speed up 53 flights or 1,019 stairs at this year’s Step Up for Special Olympics presented by PECO. Step Up 2014 is Nov 16. This event features four variations of the stair climb including a timed stair climb, a fun (untimed) stair climb, an “as many times” as you can climb version. If […]

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2nd Annual YPC Fundraiser for SOPA Philly
September 4, 2014

Sunday, September 21  from 7-10pm at Varga Bar (10th & Spruce Streets) SOPA Philly’s Young Professionals Committee will host their 2nd Annual YPC Fundraiser for SOPA Philly. They will host a Live Auction and Fundraising event for Special Olympics Philadelphia in partnership with Varga Bar! Admission will be $10 for which you receive one beer, one […]

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American Muscle Charity Car Show Benefits Special Olympics
August 17, 2014

This year marked the 6th annual American Muscle Charity Car Show, the largest charity car show on the East Coast and Special Olympics PA was chosen as the benefiting charity!!! Thanks, American Muscle! On August 16, 2014 thousands of mustangs and even more mustang fanatics came together at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, PA to […]

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WE NEED YOU to Volunteer
April 29, 2014

Uncle Sam might want you, but WE DO TOO!! We need you to volunteer, because volunteers make our world go round. Special Olympics Pennsylvania – Philadelphia relies on the wonderful work that our dedicated team of volunteers selflessly provide event after event and time after time. We couldn’t do what we do without their support. There are a […]

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