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FUN FACT! Dr. Jean Jones started Special Olympics programing in Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry & Northern York Counties and hosted the very first Area M Games in April 1969!
FUN FACT! Area M is the LARGEST Special Olympics program in Special Olympics Pennsylvania!
FUN FACT! The Area M Fall Classic is the LARGEST Invitational offered in Special Olympics Pennsylvania.
FUN FACT! Area M was the FIRST program in Pennsylvania to host a POLAR BEAR PLUNGE.
FUN FACT! Area M has the LARGEST Athlete Leadership Team in Pennsylvania.
FUN FACT! Area M Athlete, Sebastian Shiro, was awarded an HONORARY ESPY. July 10, 2017!
FUN FACT! AREA M is represented in the SPECIAL OLYMPICS PENNSYLANIA HALL OF FAME!
1996 - Dr. Jean Jones, Volunteer
1997 - Beth Greenawalt, Athlete
2004 - Andrew “Tommy” Kinsey, Athlete
2005 - Wayne Chisolm, Athlete
2013 - Lonnie R. Straw, Athlete
2013 – Maryellen Brown, Volunteer
2014 – Derek Eshenour, Athlete
2014 – Ernie Christopher, Volunteer
2019 - Herb Packer III, Volunteer
FUN FACT! Coach Maryellen Brown was awarded the Special Olympics North America Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022 for 52 years of volunteering.
FUN FACT! Area M is a very social program. We host several Special events for the athletes and families.
The Area M Gala
Valentine Dance
Summer Kick-Off Dance
Halloween Trunk or Treat
Holiday Party & Dance
Bingo
Quotes from Athletes, Coaches, and Volunteers
Quotes from Athletes, Coaches, and Volunteers
What does Special Olympics Area M mean to you?
“It’s a place to meet new friends, dance and play sports!”
Michael Myers, Area M Athlete
“It’s fun, and I make new friends. It’s just AMAZING!"'
Jesse Rohrer, Athlete
Melissa Holt, Athlete
“I like sports and I make new friends”
Wesley Sweigart, Athlete
“Special Olympics helped me gain confidence for the
job I have today. The athletes and coaches and volunteers
are like my family!”
David Price, Athlete
“Special Olympics gave me the chance to run in
The Torch Run, be on TV, meet lots of new friends,
and be the BEST that I can BE in my sport! I love running!
Wayne Chisolm, Athlete
“I love to be around the athletes! Additionally, I learn from the athletes. They are like my family.”
Maryellen Brown, Coach for 40 years
“BECAUSE, I make lots of friends!
George Enney, Athlete
Matt Mausner, Athlete
Adam Smith, Athlete
Mike Frazier, Athlete
“It is a good grounding experience. I learn something new from the athletes every day.
Tommy Hurst, Coach
“Because, I like to travel with my team. It’s a lot of fun!”
Elizabeth Brown, Athlete
“BECAUSE........IT’S FUN!
Eugenio Ferreira, Athlete
Sean Lyskava, Athlete
Jessica Halbur, Athlete
Breanna Gallos, Athlete
Kim Bell, Athlete
“This is where I found my passion, and what a priceless journey it has been. Volunteering for an outstanding Organization who cares so much for our athletes”.
Donna Davidson, Games Committee
“It keeps me active, I love competing and
I make lots of new friends and I have many long time
Friends. I just love Special Olympics!
Tippy Hansen, Athlete
“The ATHLETES! The athletes make every event a fun
experience. The smiles, love and camaraderie are contagious!
Jan Holt, Parent, Volunteer
“It has provided opportunities for success and achievements that would otherwise not have existed. It helped to connect with friends outside of the boundaries of schools or home. LOVE IT!!
The Carricato Family
“It has helped to make my kids stronger. It gave them the chance
to meet new people and it gave them the opportunity to travel”.
(Alaska; Athens, Greece; Pyeongchang, South Korea)
Cathy Fair, Parent and Volunteer
“Special Olympics has given me the opportunity to see the
world of Disability become ABILITY!”
Susan Hodges, Parent, Volunteer
“It has made me who I am. It taught me love, compassion,
and the true meaning of Sportsmanship”.
Shannon Pechart,
Sports Director
“Being with Special Olympics athletes has made
me a better person.
Bob Long, Parent, Volunteer
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