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Enjoy stories below about the power of Special Olympics Virginia to inspire hope, confidence and courage.

Xperience Tennis Invitational Brings Top Athletes to Charlottesville

Twenty players from 13 states arrive at Boar’s Head Resort for a weekend of national-level competition.
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Always Grateful

A Thanksgiving message from Special Olympics Virginia President and CEO David Thomason
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United Airlines Soars with Special Olympics Virginia in 2025

United demonstrates that when corporate partners fully engage, athletes and communities rise together.
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Champions Rise at the 2025 Fall Championships

Over 1,200 athletes took the stage at the 2025 Fall Championships, celebrating inclusion and the spirit of competition across seven sports.
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Area 11 Volleyball Brings Inclusion to Volleyball

By lifting each other up through every serve, set, and spike, they show what’s possible to belong.
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Nathon Horton Found His Voice and Is Using It for Others

As the only athlete on Special Olympics Virginia’s Board of Directors, Nathon is making sure athlete voices stay connected to every decision. From the court to the boardroom, he's leading with lived experience - powered by Davis and Green
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Virginia Shines at the 2025 SONA Tennis & Pickleball Championship

Special Olympics Virginia athletes and Unified partners brought home multiple golds and strong finishes during three days of competition in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
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Five Virginia Schools Earn 2025 National Banner Recognition

Five schools across the Commonwealth honored as 2025 National Banner Unified Champion Schools.
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Goodness in the Making for Special Olympics Athletes

2025 Hardee's Donation Campaign
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