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

Special Olympics Virginia and Publix Super Markets 

The annual Torch Icon Campaign brings awareness and raises money to support Special Olympics athletes in Virginia and throughout the Southeast
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Recapping 2023

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

President David Thomason shares a message with our community
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Ringing in 2024 at the Xperience Tennis Tournament in Charlottesville

The best Special Olympics tennis players in the country returned for the annual tennis invitational
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Hardee's Raises Over $67k for Athletes

Hardee's 2023 Star Campaign in the Commonwealth of Virginia raises $67,376.12 to support our athletes.
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A Thanksgiving Message from our President

I try to start every day from a place of thankfulness. So today, in the tradition of Thanksgiving, I want to begin this message by expressing my sincere gratitude.
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Familia Ricci

Meet the Ricci Family
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Fall Championships Brings 1,000+ Athletes to Virginia Beach

This past weekend thousands of athletes competed at the the 2023 Fall Championships concluded last weekend. The event, which stands as the second-largest state-level competition of the year for Special Olympics Virginia, saw over a thousand athletes compete with spirit and determination. Participants showed off their hard-earned skills in golf, volleyball, pickleball, soccer, and bocce at various locations including the Virginia Beach National, Virginia Beach Sports Center, and Hampton Roads Soccer Complex.
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Meet Andy Mullins

Special Olympics Virginia athlete Andy Mullins is the epitome of Special Olympics
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