Athlete pulling a rope while standing in front of a plane

Alex Burns

Special Olympics Virginia Athlete

Alex is Plane Amazing because not only is he an incredible athlete but he's also a strong advocate for people with intellectual disabilities. 

As a Global Messenger, Alex has delivered powerful speeches at countless events around the state. Most recently, Alex received a standing ovation for his speech in front of 3,000 people at the annual Summer Games in Richmond.

He's a great teammate for people with intellectual disabilities both on and off the court!