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

Nominate a Volunteer or Athlete for the 2024 Annual Awards

Applications are now being accepted for Special Olympics Virginia’s 2024 Annual Awards recognition.
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Athlete Profile | Conner Emmert

Conner embodies Special Olympics
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The Largest Basketball Championships EVER!

This past weekend, we celebrated basketball season with the 2024 Basketball Championships at the Henrico Event Center
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His Way | Meet Cole Wright

Cole Wright is a 10-year-old Loudoun County Athlete that has been breaking expectations since they day he was born.
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BRRRRRave in the Attempt!

3,254 Chill Seekers Raise $1.62 Million for Special Olympics Virginia at 32nd Polar Plunge®
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Special Olympics Virginia Name Delegates to Champion for Inclusion and Need for Critical Funding on Capitol Hill

Special Olympics athletes, organization leaders, Unified Sports® partners, and family members from across the United States and the District of Columbia will converge on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on February 5-7, 2024 for the annual Special Olympics “Capitol Hill Day.” This long-running event is organized by Special Olympics and includes more than 250 participants and volunteers from 47 states and the District of Columbia.
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Shop Smart With Heart

Since 1980, Procter & Gamble has donated more than $40 million to Special Olympics programs across the country
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Special Olympics Virginia and Publix Super Markets 

The annual Torch Icon Campaign brings awareness and raises money to support Special Olympics athletes in Virginia and throughout the Southeast
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Recapping 2023

A Look Back at the Inspiring Stories from 2023 at Special Olympics Virginia
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