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

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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A Record Breaking Year for Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull

Participants raised $440,000 in the 30th anniversary of Plane Pull.
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For Special Olympics Leader, It’s About More Than Sports

With more than 35 years of experience, David Thomason steps into his role as president.
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Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary Recognized as a National Banner School by Special Olympics North America

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona was on hand to surprise the students of Oak Grove-Bellemeade with a Unified Champions Schools banner.
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