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

Virginia Beach’s Sgt. Adam Bernstein Carries the Flame of Hope in Italy

As part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® Final Leg, Sgt. Bernstein is traveling through the Piedmont Region of Italy, leading up to the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin.
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Thank You for Supporting the 2025 Publix Torch Campaign!

As always, our community came together in an incredible way to support the 2025 Publix Torch Campaign, raising an outstanding $76,711 for Special Olympics Virginia! Your generosity and commitment to inclusion continue to make a lasting impact, proving once again that when we unite for a cause, we can achieve amazing things.
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Recognizing our Leaders: Special Olympics Virginia Annual Awards

Nominate the leaders of our movement by April 2nd.
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2025 Basketball Championships: A Weekend of Competition and Celebration

A Weekend of Competition, Community, and Champions on the Court at the 2025 Basketball Championships
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Special Olympics and Procter & Gamble Military Commissary Promotion 2025

Since 1980, Procter & Gamble has donated more than $40 million to Special Olympics programs across the country. Now in year 45 of the partnership, they continue to support Special Olympics Virginia in promoting a more inclusive community.
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Grab A Sub: Fuel A Champion

Jersey Mike’s Celebrates 15th Annual “Month of Giving”
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BRRRRing it on! Record Breaking Event

4,151 Brrrrave Souls Make a Splash, Raising $1.7 Million for Special Olympics Virginia at 33rd Annual Polar Plunge
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Special Olympics Virginia Delegates Advocate for Inclusion and Critical Funding on Capitol Hill

Special Olympics athletes will lead hundreds of face-to-face meetings with Members of Congress in both the House and Senate.
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Mosaic Polar Plunge Brrrrreaks Fundraising Record

250+ Plungers raised more than $100K for our athletes.
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