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

Introducing the Virtual Torch Run

Keeping the "Flame of Hope" burning bright.
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2020 Webinar Schedule

We're excited to announce our 2020 Special Olympics Virginia Webinar Schedule. Each month, we'll be hosting two unique topics to help further educate volunteers and our community on Special Olympics programming.
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Happy National Volunteer Week

As National Volunteer Week comes to an end, we want to extend a enormous thank you to each and every volunteer across the state.
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Coronavirus – An Update for Special Olympics Virginia (3/20)

Under advisement from Special Olympics International, in cooperation with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to suspend all community-based Special Olympics practices, competitions and other activities through the end of May.
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Shoot for Inclusion at Basketball Championships

800 athletes take to the courts Basketball Championships, March 6-7 in Stafford
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The 2020 Xperience brings the best to Charlottesville

This year's competition featured 33 inspiring athletes from 15 different state including Jon Friend and Chris Raupp from Virginia.
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Volunteer at Basketball Championships

Join us at Special Olympics Virginia’s Basketball Championships, March 6-7 in Stafford.
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Polar Plunge set for this weekend, Feb. 7-8, in VA Beach

Did you know a group of penguins is called a colony? And the coolest colony in Special Olympics Virginia is gathering for the Polar Plunge in Virginia Beach this weekend, Feb. 7-8!
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2 Virginia Athletes Headed to NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago

As part of the NBA All-Star 2020,12 Special Olympics athletes from around the world–including two from Virginia–will be joined by NBA& WNBA players and legends for the ninth annual NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Sports® Basketball Game.
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