(BEAVER FALLS, Pa.) – Geneva College hosts the annual Beaver County Special Olympics this Friday, April 22 at the Merriman Athletic Complex beginning at 9 a.m. The event is open to students and members of the public who are encouraged to come and cheer on the athletes. Parking is available for visitors in Lot D; enter through the Geneva College arch and turn into the first gravel parking lot on the right.

The goal of Special Olympics Beaver County is to help bring all persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected and given a chance to become productive citizens.

Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor. Offering over 145 traditional undergraduate majors and programs, fully online Adult Degree Programs and high-demand graduate degrees, Geneva’s programs are recognized for their high quality and affordability. Geneva is the #6 ranked Best Value Regional University North, according to U.S. News and World Report. Adhering to the truth of Scripture, a Geneva education is grounded in God’s Word as well as in a core curriculum designed to prepare students vocationally to think, write and communicate well in today’s world. Geneva was founded and is governed by the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA) and is a founding member of both the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and the International Association for Christian Education (IACE).