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Enjoy stories below about the power of Special Olympics Virginia to inspire hope, confidence and courage.
In-Person Basketball Championships Returns to Stafford
This past weekend, 300 Special Olympics Virginia athletes competed at the 2022 Basketball Championships at gyms across the Stafford region. Basketball Championships – one of our annual statewide competitions; last took place in 2020. For many of our athletes, this was their first return to competition since that time.
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Buy a Sub: Send Team Virginia to the 2022 USA Games
Jersey Mike’s 12th Annual “Month of Giving” Celebrates Special Olympics Athletes Nationwide
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Special Olympics Virginia + Richmond Public Schools Make Virtual Visit to Capitol Hill
Special Olympics athletes, volunteers, family members and leaders – including two Richmond Public Schools (RPS) staff – engaged virtually on February 9 and 10 for Special Olympics’ “Capitol Hill Day”
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Special Olympics Virginia Delegates Make Virtual Visit to Capitol Hill
Special Olympics athletes, organization leaders, Unified Sports partners, family members, and supporters from across the United States will engage virtually on February 9 and 10 for Special Olympics’ annual “Capitol Hill Day.”
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You’re ALL IN. I’m ALL IN. We’re all ALL IN!
2,580 Chill Seekers Raise $1.1 Million for Special Olympics VA
at 30th Polar Plunge
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Seeking Coaches and Sports Managers for the 2023 Games in Germany
The application process is underway to apply to be part of this once in a lifetime event.
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Wawa Partners with Special Olympics Virginia
Wawa's long history of support for SOVA continues into 2022
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Our Favorite Stories from 2021
Take a look back at our favorite athlete stories from 2021
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Special Olympics and Publix Super Markets Kick off 2022 with Signature Torch Icon Campaign
Special Olympics and Publix join forces to raise funds for thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities
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