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

Autism Awareness Month: Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of Victor Wear

Victor Wear is an activewear brand that empowers and employs the autism community
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Athlete Profile | Tim Nash

Tim Nash, an athlete from Virginia Beach, is deaf. He's also the unquestioned leader of his team whose presence on the court is contagious.
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Athlete Profile | Tamal Lee

For 35 years, Tamal Lee has been a staple of Special Olympics Area 2
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Coach Profile | William Sutton

Meet Coach William Sutton of Area 31 Celtics
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Today is the Day of Giving at Jersey Mike's

Stop into one of these 17 stores and support our athletes.
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Special Olympics Virginia Advocates for Critical Funding on Capitol Hill

47 states including Special Olympics Virginia headed to Washington D.C.
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Celebrating Black History Month

Special Olympics Board Vice Chair, Loretta Clairborne, celebrates the black athletes who have contributed to the Special Olympics movement.

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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