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

Like Family. Meet Team Virginia Soccer.

Team Virginia Soccer has put in the work and their ready to compete for gold at the 2022 USA Games.
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Award Winning Athletes Eat Award Winning Chicken

Chick-fil-A Richmond stores highlight 18 Special Olympics Virginia athletes
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The Lore of Grace Anne Braxton

Grace Anne will again return to the national stage at the 2022 USA Games in Orlando, Florida.
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"Guardian of the Flame"

Fairfax County Police Department's Peter Flynn will represent law enforcement across Virginia at the 2022 USA Games.
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Reaching a Lifelong Dream

Jerry Holy, a Special Olympics veteran, will represent Virginia at the 2022 USA Games in Orlando, Florida this June.
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My Special Olympics Partnership

I’ve had a lot of titles in my life: husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, student, graduate, writer, editor, coach, volunteer. Never did I think I would add this one: Special Olympics athlete.
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Better Pizza, Better Summer Games!

Order from a Papa John's Central VA location in May and 20% goes to Special Olympics VA
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TIP A COP Returns to Texas Roadhouse

Protecting and serving across Virginia to benefit SOVA athletes
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Feet Meet Season is Here

All around the state, schools are getting back together for Feet Meets
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