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Enjoy stories below about the power of Special Olympics Virginia to inspire hope, confidence and courage.
Five Virginia Schools Earn 2025 National Banner Recognition
Five schools across the Commonwealth honored as 2025 National Banner Unified Champion Schools.
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Alex Burns Reviews Born That Way
Born That Way opens with a group of individuals working on various tasks in a field in Ireland. Moments later, we hear the voice of Patrick Lydon, who talks about his life helping others and explains the importance of putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. Patrick explains that having a disability is not a health issue, but that individuals “are who they are.” This film follows Patrick’s life’s journey and the extraordinary impact he made on the people and communities around him. It is framed in the last year of his life as he deteriorates with ALS.
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Signature Aviation presents the Southwest Virginia Plane Pull Signature Volunteer Spotlight
Sgt. Lori Fadorick & Superintendent David Cox:
Partners in Bringing the Southwest Virginia Plane Pull to Life
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Billy Duquette and Rose Reeder
The awe-inspiring accomplishments of two extraordinary Special Olympics Advocates.
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Celebrating Disability Pride Month
From Alex Burns and fellow athletes across Virginia, a look at what Disability Pride Month means, in their own words
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Wawa with the Law Returns August 23–29
Support Special Olympics Virginia by stopping at your local Wawa and helping law enforcement "cover the cruiser" with donations August 23–29
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Jeff Katz is at it again. This time with a hot dog
Texas Inn teams up with Jeff Katz to launch the Katz Dog and support Special Olympics Virginia
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Special Olympics Athletes Join Tennis Stars for WTA Unified Tennis Experience at Mubadala Citi DC Open
Athletes from Virginia, DC, and Maryland take the court with tennis pros in a clinic focused on access, connection, and shared play.
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