PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ Members of Team Lehigh show their medals at the conclusion of the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Eastern Bowling Day of Fun, held recently at Jordan Lanes, Whitehall. Teams throughout eastern Pennsylvania participated in the event. The bowling tournament is the first of six Special Olympics events to be held across the state.

Brian Giordano, of Team Lehigh, mentally prepares for his next roll.

Dan Floryshak, a coach for Team Lehigh, proudly watches his team.

Team Lehigh athlete Lara Vicini is pleased after bowling a spare.

Special Olympics Global Messenger from Team Lehigh, Nicole Seng, takes part in the event.

Julie Benjamin, executive director of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Pocono Region Special Olympics and Josh Stranix, from Team Schuylkill, serve as the masters of ceremonies.