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

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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