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

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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$60K Raised at the 2022 Unified Cup Golf Tournament

6 teams headed to Independence Golf Course to compete for Special Olympics Virginia athletes
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