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Enjoy stories below about the power of Special Olympics Virginia to inspire hope, confidence and courage.
Virginia Tech Recognized Nationally for Commitment to Inclusion
Virginia Tech, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, received national banner recognition Feb. 4 for the school's efforts to provide inclusive sports for that include persons with and without disabilities. This honor is a result of meeting 10 Special Olympics’ national standards of excellence in the areas of inclusion, advocacy and respect. Virginia Tech is the first university in the state to receive this honor.
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A Record Brrrreaking Year for Polar Plunge
2,664 Chill Seekers Raise $1.55 Million for Special Olympics Virginia at 31st Polar Plunge® Festival
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5 Members of Special Olympics Virginia headed to Berlin for World Games
Meet and learn about the upcoming World Games in Berlin Germany
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The 15th Annual Xperience
The best Special Olympics Tennis Players Come to Charlottesville for the Xperience
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Be a Game Changer with Wawa
Wawa kicks off 2023 with their annual Special Olympics Virginia campaign
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2023 Kicks Off with the Xperience Tennis Tournament in Charlottesville
The best Special Olympics tennis players in the country will return for the annual tennis invitational
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Chesapeake Sheriff's Office raises $35,000 with Their Creative Fundraiser
Each year, local law enforcement come together for Dancing With The Athletes.
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