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

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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Special Olympics Virginia Receives Neighborhood Grant from Rite Aid Healthy Futures

More than 400 nonprofits receive $10,000 general operations grant
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A Thanksgiving Message

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection: of looking back, taking stock and finding grace and appreciation in our lives.
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Strength In Numbers

HYPE Icon Awards Recognize the Richmond Young Professionals Board
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1,000 Athletes Went for Gold at the 2022 Fall Championships

Inclusion came to Virginia Beach this weekend
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A Lifelong Bond: Wilson and Wallace Chua

Wilson and Wallace Chua are heading to Virginia Beach for the 2022 Fall Championships.
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Support our Athletes at Hardees this Month

Hardee's and local law enforcement are teaming up to raise funds for our athletes.
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Sheetz Challenges Customers to Support Special Olympics through $60,000 Donation Match Challenge

Customers at all of Sheetz’s 660+ locations will be able to support the Special Olympics through donation boxes near the register
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9 Virginia Schools Recongnized Nationally for Commitment to Inclusion

Congratulations to our 2022 Unified Champion Schools on this impressive recognition
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