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

USA Games Recap

Take a look back at Team Virginia at the 2022 USA Games
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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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