Find Special Olympics Near Me
Find your local region and help make our community a better, healthier, and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.

News

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

The Largest Basketball Championships EVER!

This past weekend, we celebrated basketball season with the 2024 Basketball Championships at the Henrico Event Center
1 Min Read

His Way | Meet Cole Wright

Cole Wright is a 10-year-old Loudoun County Athlete that has been breaking expectations since they day he was born.
1 Min Read

BRRRRRave in the Attempt!

3,254 Chill Seekers Raise $1.62 Million for Special Olympics Virginia at 32nd Polar Plunge®
3 Min Read

Special Olympics Virginia Name Delegates to Champion for Inclusion and Need for Critical Funding on Capitol Hill

Special Olympics athletes, organization leaders, Unified Sports® partners, and family members from across the United States and the District of Columbia will converge on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on February 5-7, 2024 for the annual Special Olympics “Capitol Hill Day.” This long-running event is organized by Special Olympics and includes more than 250 participants and volunteers from 47 states and the District of Columbia.
3 Min Read

Shop Smart With Heart

Since 1980, Procter & Gamble has donated more than $40 million to Special Olympics programs across the country
1 Min Read

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
3 Min Read

Recapping 2023

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

Happy Holidays from Special Olympics Virginia

President David Thomason shares a message with our community
1 Min Read

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
1 Min Read