Special Olympics accomplishments: Joe won a Gold medal in the 100 M run and a Silver medal in the 200 M run at the 2002 Summer Games in Richmond and his soccer team won a Silver medal at the 2002 Fall Games in Virginia Beach.

School: Joe is a Junior at Albemarle High School, where he is an Honor Roll student. He especially enjoys his early morning weight lifting class.

Other Interests: Joe has also participated in Little League Baseball's Challenger Division for 9 years, where he usually plays shortstop. He likes to help his Dad coach one of the younger teams. He is a proud Uncle for two nephews and one niece.

Quotes from Joe: "Special Olympics has meant a lot to me because it has been fun going to all the sports events and competing with other Special Olympians."

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