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

Young Professionals Board Uses Social Media for Giving Tuesday Fundraising Success

Our Young Professionals Board raised thousands of dollars for our athletes on Giving Tuesday.
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Chick-fil-A® Richmond goes the extra mile for Special Olympics Virginia athletes

The fast-food chain in the Richmond Market collaborated with Special Olympics Virginia to support local athletes.
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Fall Fitness Combine Virtual Celebration

Celebrating 8-weeks of the Fall Fitness Combine.
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Christa Bleull is Feeling Stronger Everyday

How one family is filling the hole left without Special Olympics practice and in-person competition.
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Virtual Dulles Plane Pull Raises $100K

Plane Pull goes virtual in 2020 and features a fitness competition.
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Special Olympics North America offers Stride Challenge

Take on the SONA Stride Challenge and start tracking your distance.
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Turning Isolation into Inclusion

Lights, Camera, Inclusion. We're celebrating disability awareness month all October long by featuring stories about inclusion.
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Read All About It

Athlete David Egan Publishes Memoir, More Alike Than Different
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7 Virginia School Nationally Recognized for Inclusion

Special Olympics announces this year's list of National Banner Unified Champion Schools.
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