Special Olympics Committee Alumni NYC Happy Hour

Whether you served on the 1st Fall Festival Committee or the 24th, you are cordially invited to meet fellow alumni as we ratchet up support for the 25th anniversary of the Special Olympics Fall Festival!

Catch up with old friends and make some new ones as we reveal all the ways you can get more involved in this year's momentous Fall Fest.  We'll also provide some updates on all the amazing things this year's student committee is doing and detail just how far Special Olympics at Villanova has gone in just 25 years...

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, September 25 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Tavern on Third (380 3rd Avenue, New York, New York 10016).

For any questions, please feel free to contact Alessandro Roco at alessandro.roco@gmail.com.

Athlete Spotlight: Meet Jackie!
Age: 27
County: Delaware County, PA
Sports: Swimming, Volleyball, Floor Hockey
How Jackie got Started: Jackie started competing with Special Olympics when she was just 13 years old! There were 9 people from her county and now she's lucky enough to call them and now more some of her best friends!
Favorite Part of Fall Festival: Jackie's favorite part of Fall Festival is seeing the other athletes and hanging out with all the volunteers throughout the weekend. She also loves cruisin' through O-Town and dancing at the Victory Dance!
Proudest Moment: When Jackie won a gold medal in Swimming!
Fun Facts: Jackie graduated from Temple University! She has two younger sisters and a Boston Terrier named Max that she loves to play with. While she's not practicing for Fall Festival she loves to bowl with her family and watch the               Phillies!

STRIDES Glow 5K run for Special Olympics Fall Festival!

There is no better way to support the Villanova Special Olympics Fall Festival, then running with friends and family at the STRIDES 5k Glow run. It will take place on September 26th from 7:30-9:30 at Villanova University. Come run in the dark in your brightest clothes with fun glow sticks and toys, while getting excited for the Fall Festival!

We hope to see you all there! Click here to register!

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