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

From Special Olympics to the LGBTQ+ Community: We are more alike than different

Special Olympics celebrates the value of inclusion alongside the LGBTQ+ community.
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Athlete Profile | Forrest Holbert

Meet this year's Torch Run t-shirt designer.
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Giving with Purpose | Vanda Kennedy

Raised in a small steel town outside of Pittsburgh, Vanda Kennedy grew up without a lot of things, but always with a lot of love. Her grandmother, who she cares for today, was always serving somewhere in the community, filling the buckets of others.
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No Holding Back | Jamie Spiering

For 14 years, Area 14 athlete Jamie Spiering, has brought his big personality to the Special Olympics playing fields.
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Summer Series Partner Spotlight: Virginia Relay

Special Olympics Virginia is excited to again partner with Virginia Relay.
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Changing Outcomes: Changing Lives

Our work isn’t just nice, it’s important.
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Grace Anne Braxton Wins National Tournament

Braxton competes in United States Disability Golf Tournament
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Mental Health Action Day

Taking care of your emotional well-being is just as important as your physical health.
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