Foundations: Building a Penn State Sports Legacy

At the Nittany Lion Inn | Saturday, July 26 at 7 PM

What does the name Mike Reid mean to you?

Grammy Award-winning songwriter. Concert pianist. Penn State All-American. NFL Pro.

On July 26, he returns to where it all began—for one unforgettable night.

Be entertained by Penn State’s own Mike Reid — the embodiment of the “Grand Experiment.”

What do the names Paterno and Harris mean to this community?
Legacy. Leadership. Love for Penn State.
Sue Paterno and Dana Harris invite you to a celebration of both Penn State’s storied past and its inspiring future.

Rise Above: Friends of Adaptive Athletics will host a landmark event that brings together:

• Members of Coach Joe Paterno’s first football recruiting class — legends like Jack Ham, Lydell Mitchell, and Mike Reid. 

• Keynote speaker Guy Gadowsky, ECH Coach of the Year, shares insight on Penn State Men’s Hockey’s Frozen Four run.

• Penn State Adaptive Athletics’ Class of 2025, the program’s largest and most elite recruiting class yet

• A rare musical performance by Mike Reid, whose journey from the gridiron to the Grammys embodies the heart of Penn State

This is “Foundations: Building a Penn State Sports Legacy”—an evening of legacy, inspiration, and life-changing impact.

All proceeds support scholarships for Penn State Adaptive Athletes, empowering them to chase greatness both on and off the field. Join us for a Fun with a Purpose evening.

These tickets will go fast so lock in now.

Tickets are $100 and available now at: 

https://tinyurl.com/PSUAdaptiveAthleticsTix

or visit www.riseaboveability.com