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

His Way | Meet Cole Wright

Cole Wright is a 10-year-old Loudoun County Athlete that has been breaking expectations since they day he was born.
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BRRRRRave in the Attempt!

3,254 Chill Seekers Raise $1.62 Million for Special Olympics Virginia at 32nd Polar Plunge®
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Special Olympics Virginia Name Delegates to Champion for Inclusion and Need for Critical Funding on Capitol Hill

Special Olympics athletes, organization leaders, Unified Sports® partners, and family members from across the United States and the District of Columbia will converge on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on February 5-7, 2024 for the annual Special Olympics “Capitol Hill Day.” This long-running event is organized by Special Olympics and includes more than 250 participants and volunteers from 47 states and the District of Columbia.
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Shop Smart With Heart

Since 1980, Procter & Gamble has donated more than $40 million to Special Olympics programs across the country
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Special Olympics Virginia and Publix Super Markets 

The annual Torch Icon Campaign brings awareness and raises money to support Special Olympics athletes in Virginia and throughout the Southeast
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Recapping 2023

A Look Back at the Inspiring Stories from 2023 at Special Olympics Virginia
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Happy Holidays from Special Olympics Virginia

President David Thomason shares a message with our community
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Ringing in 2024 at the Xperience Tennis Tournament in Charlottesville

The best Special Olympics tennis players in the country returned for the annual tennis invitational
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Hardee's Raises Over $67k for Athletes

Hardee's 2023 Star Campaign in the Commonwealth of Virginia raises $67,376.12 to support our athletes.
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