2025 Rochester Night of Champions

An evening to remember, the Night of Champions is a cocktail and dinner reception on the historic Genesee River waterfront.  Guests will enjoy food, complimentary cocktails, music, and a silent auction.  The Rochester Night of Champions gives Special Olympics New York athletes the opportunity to discover and unleash their inner champion. 

Join us as we celebrate members of the Special Olympics New York family who have gone above and beyond in supporting our mission and helping to bring people of all abilities together to create inclusive communities across New York and around the globe.  

Congratulations to the 2025 Game Changers

Erica Dayton, The Golisano Foundation

Richard Allen, Law Enforcement Torch Run

John Scully, Paidly

Dena Olson, Rochester Polar Plunge

Salvatore Gerbino, Jr., Rochester Polar Plunge  

The Brushafer Family, Special Olympics New York Coaches