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Meet Coach Samantha McMinn

Meet Coach Samantha McMinn

Meet Coach Samantha McMinnRise Above: Friends of Penn State Adaptive Athletics
Published on: 05/07/2026

Meet Coach Samantha McMinn, assistant coach of the Penn State Adaptive Athletics Wheelchair Basketball Team

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 Rise Above Featured on WTAJ's Studio 814

Rise Above Featured on WTAJ's Studio 814

 Rise Above Featured on WTAJ's Studio 814Rise Above: Friends of Penn State Adaptive Athletics
Published on: 29/06/2026

Rise Above and the WE ARE FAMILY event got the spotlight on WTAJ's Studio 814, previewing the full July 25 lineup and giving Penn Staters another reason to get involved before the big night.

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We Are....Family

We Are....Family

We Are....FamilyRise Above: Friends of Penn State Adaptive Athletics
Published on: 20/04/2026

Why Penn State legends, alumni, and families show up for Rise Above. Deborah Kevin looks at the people, the purpose, and the 2026 fundraiser keynoted by Terry Smith.

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An Evening with Adaptive Athletes and Terry Smith

An Evening with Adaptive Athletes and Terry Smith

An Evening with Adaptive Athletes and Terry SmithRise Above: Friends of Penn State Adaptive Athletics
Published on: 16/03/2026

Save the date for the 3rd Annual Rise Above fundraiser, set for Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.

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