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Recapping 2023

A Look Back at the Inspiring Stories from 2023 at Special Olympics Virginia

As we close another year, we invite you to revisit some of the most memorable and significant moments from Special Olympics Virginia in 2023. These stories are not just about victories and challenges, but also about the growth, resilience, and friendships fostered through our events.

Meet Andy Mullins

Special Olympics Virginia athlete Andy Mullins is the epitome of Special Olympics
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Athlete Profile | Tim Nash

Tim Nash, an athlete from Virginia Beach, is deaf. He's also the unquestioned leader of his team whose presence on the court is contagious.
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Special Olympics Virginia Advocates for Critical Funding on Capitol Hill

47 states including Special Olympics Virginia headed to Washington D.C.
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Virginia Tech Recognized Nationally for Commitment to Inclusion

Virginia Tech, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, received national banner recognition Feb. 4 for the school's efforts to provide inclusive sports for that include persons with and without disabilities. This honor is a result of meeting 10 Special Olympics’ national standards of excellence in the areas of inclusion, advocacy and respect. Virginia Tech is the first university in the state to receive this honor.
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Everybody Can and Everybody DID

Let's take a look back at the 2023 Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games
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Familia Ricci

Meet the Ricci Family
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5 Members of Special Olympics Virginia headed to Berlin for World Games

Meet and learn about the upcoming World Games in Berlin Germany
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Celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month with United Airlines

United Airlines and Special Olympics Virginia have teamed up to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October.
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