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Along with the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, we are teaming up with 106 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations across Virginia for the 16th Annual March Month of Giving campaign. Throughout March, customers can round up their purchase or make a donation at checkout to support local Team Virginia athletes and the 2026 USA Games.

Special Olympics Virginia is proud to announce a new partnership with RCS Commercial Moving & Warehousing that will strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality, impactful state-level events for athletes across the Commonwealth.

More than 900 athletes competed over two days at the Henrico Sports & Events Center.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — February 6, 2026 — Delegates from 47 states and the District of Columbia, including athletes, program leaders, Unified Sports® partners, and family members from Special Olympics Virginia, traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) during Special Olympics’ 22nd annual Capitol Hill Day, held February 9–11.

Applications are now being accepted for Special Olympics Virginia’s 2026 Annual Awards recognition.

A record-breaking 5,432 plungers and runners came together to raise $1.7 million for Special Olympics Virginia, proving inclusion knows no temperature.

A weekend focused on shared learning and practical fitness experiences.

A Special Olympics Virginia athlete shares his perspective on Mattel’s new autistic Barbie and what it means for the disability community

Alex Burns breaks down what's happening in the Commonwealth