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Mission Statement
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
Special Olympics was created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) is authorized and accredited by Special Olympics Inc. for the benefit of persons with
intellectual disabilities.
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Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.
-- Special Olympics oath
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For more information about SOPA, contact:
Special Olympics Pennsylvania
124 Washington Square
2570 Boulevard of the Generals
Norristown, PA 19403
(800) 235-9058
or
(610) 630-9450.
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