News in the Interscholastic Unified Sports category

We’re Hiring! Manager of Interscholastic Unified Partnerships
September 23, 2015

We’re Hiring! Manager of Interscholastic Unified Partnerships Special Olympics PA – Philadelphia is Hiring!               Manager of Interscholastic Unified Partnerships                   Programming Department – Philadelphia Major Function: This position is responsible for development and implementation of all SOPA, Philadelphia Interscholastic Unified […]

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Myra Ausberry named Hometown Hero
August 4, 2015

On August 1st, before kickoff of the highly anticipated  Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls match at PPL Park, Myra Ausberry named Hometown Hero. The Hometown Hero award recognize those men and women who have made a difference in the lives of others. These heroes are ordinary people that have had an extraordinary impact through their service, […]

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Unified Sports All-Star Soccer Match
July 30, 2015

On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 two Northeast High School students who participate in our Interscholastic Unified Sports program, represented Philadelphia in the second annual Special Olympics Unified Sports All-Star Soccer Match, presented by MLS WORKS. Athlete Angel Rosa and partner Edwin Leon headed to Denver, Colorado to participate in the match as part of the […]

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Third-grade class acted as Fans in the Stands
June 12, 2015

Third-grade class acted as Fans in the Stands at our 2015 Unified Soccer Championship held for our Interscholastic Unified Sport (IUS) program within Philadelphia high schools. This is a post from Need in Deed’s Facebook page on June 12, 2015. They are posting about a third grade class from McCall School.  We were thrilled they could join us for […]

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2015 Interscholastic Unified Sports Youth Summit
June 10, 2015

  The 2015 Interscholastic Unified Sports Youth Summit on June 10, 2015 was a huge success! Athletes and partners represented a few of our IUS Philadelphia schools, and they all did a great job. Many things were discussed during the day, and the athletes and partners had talks about what they enjoyed about the IUS […]

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Spread the Word to End the Word!
March 2, 2015

Wednesday, March 4 is the Annual Day to Spread the Word to End the Word! Spread the Word to End the Word is an ongoing effort by Special Olympics, Best Buddies and our supporters to inspire respect and acceptance through raising the consciousness of society about the R-word – ‘retard(ed)’ – and how hurtful words and disrespect […]

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Unified Athlete: Dadley Thenor
June 14, 2014

In anticipation of the 2014 USA Games and the Team PA Send-Off being hosted by the Philadelphia 76ers tomorrow morning, our very own writer, Nick Cammarota, has created a moving and touching documentary about a Special Olympics PA – Philadelphia Unified Athlete: Dadley Thenor. Originally from Haiti, he makes the best of what he has been […]

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2nd Annual Unified Soccer Tournament
June 5, 2014

On Friday, May 30, 2014, Special Olympics Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, the School District of Philadelphia, and the Public Coalition of Charter Schools came together for the 2nd Annual Unified Soccer Tournament to celebrate the culmination of this year’s Unified elective course. With over 200 athletes and partners in attendance, along with incredible volunteers from TD […]

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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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Philly Student Receives National Honor
September 26, 2013

Kenneth Brown, a student at Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia and a Special Olympics Unified Partner, was recently selected as a National Youth Activation Committee (YAC) member by Special Olympics North America…

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