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Enjoy stories below about the power of Special Olympics Virginia to inspire hope, confidence and courage.
Ice-Breaking Year at Virginia Beach
4,000+ members of the Plunger Colony came together to Raise a Record-Breaking $1.350 Million for Special Olympics Virginia at 28th Polar Plunge® Festival.
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GEICO and Special Olympics Virginia announce $50K Donation
GEICO and Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) announce their continued partnership at the onset of a new decade.
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A Look Back at 2019
"When we meaningfully include others who are different in our lives, we can erase the lines that divide us. It is our responsibility to leave Special Olympics better than we found it for the next generation; a Unified generation." Rick Jeffrey, President, Special Olympics Virginia.
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Special Olympics Virginia is FULL of Thanks for The Rite Aid Foundation
The Rite Aid Foundation has generously gifted Special Olympics Virginia with a $5,000 grant as part of its Full of Thanks holiday program.
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First Ever Corporate Truck Pull Comes to Richmond
On November 9, Richmond area companies rallied together to participate in the first Corporate Truck Pull for Special Olympics Virginia and helped to raise over $14,000!
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Welcome Stafford Tourism: New Basketball Championships Partner
Basketball Season Underway
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Stafford Tourism on Board as Basketball Championship Partner
Basketball season is officially underway as teams from across the state begin to prepare for this year's Basketball Championships on March 6-7. More than 800 athletes will qualify and make the trip to Stafford for the 2020 Basketball Championships.
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Athlete Profile - Hannah Ellenbecker
8 years ago, Lilly Ellenbecker was handed a flyer with information on different Special Olympics sports that might be of interest to her daughter, Hannah. Ultimately, Lilly chose roller skating and registered Hannah for the local team.
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