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

2024 Dulles Plane Pull and Festival Raises $580K for Our Athletes

Chesapeake Sheriff's Takes home the fastest pull time for the 14th consecutive year.
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Virginia's Spotsy Nationals Shine at Special Olympics North America Softball Championships

Area 11 team earns silver at national tournament in Pittsburgh
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Grant Harris: Embodying the ABLEnow Mission Through Determination and Saving

Special Olympics Virginia athlete Grant Harris perfectly represents the mission of ABLEnow, a program that empowers individuals with disabilities save money and gain greater financial independence. Grant saves money in his ABLEnow account, showing his dedication to financial security and personal growth.
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Wawa with the Law this August

Support Special Olympics at Wawa locations across Virginia August 26-30
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Second Plane Pull Takes Flight in Roanoke

First-ever Southwest Virginia Plane Pull set for Sept. 28
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My Tenure as President of Special Olympics Virginia Young Professionals Board - NOVA Chapter

Jerry Holy is the first Special Olympics Virginia athlete to hold the position of YPB President
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2023 Special Olympics Virginia Award Winners

Congratulations to all of the recipients!
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Everybody Can Eat More Chicken & Win More Gold

Chick-Fil-A and Special Olympics Virginia joined forces in June as 21 Richmond stores raised awareness and funds for the program. Several locations also welcomed athletes into restaurants and hosted Spirit Nights.
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Beyond Boundaries | Samantha Bondurant

“She wants to get better every time”
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