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

A Splashing Success

5600+ Raise $1,330,000+ at Virginia Polar Plunge® Winter Fests in February
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1,180,000 Reasons To Be Thankful

4,781 chill seekers dashed and splashed at the 2015 Polar Plunge® Winter Fest in Virginia Beach Feb. 6-7, raising more than $1,180,000 (and counting!) for Special Olympics Virginia. This year, they were bold, cold and shockingly stylish in custom bow ties!
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Erica Bookout: Small but Fierce

Though she be but small, she is fierce.
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An Open Letter to Ann Coulter

Special Olympics VA Athlete Frank Stephens Responds to Her Use of the "R" Word
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Letter from Rick Jeffrey, Special Olympics Virginia President

This spring has been an exciting time at Special Olympics Virginia with a myriad of local activity, the VMI Games, the Bedford Softball Invitational, the Law Enforcement Torch Run; all leading up to a wonderful Summer Games.
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Thanks Mrs. Shriver

By Athlete and Global Messenger, Frank Stephens of Fairfax, VA
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