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I’ve had a lot of titles in my life: husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, student, graduate, writer, editor, coach, volunteer. Never did I think I would add this one: Special Olympics athlete.

David Thomason will take office on July 1, 2022, as Special Olympics Virginia’s President.

A record-breaking $20 million was raised nationwide for the Special Olympics during Jersey Mike’s Annual Month of Giving.

For 8 years, Lexi has been a Special Olympics mentor and coach for hundreds of athletes!

As National Volunteer Week comes to an end, we want to extend a enormous thank you to each and every volunteer across the state.

Athlete Kyler Reese is set to become a Global Health Messenger.

It was a day that Kenmore Middle School in Arlington will never forget. Back in September, ESPN announced on the air, their Top 5 National Banner Schools. Kenmore received the honor as a result of having met national standards of excellence in the areas of inclusion, advocacy and respect. Kenmore was one of five schools to receive the distinction, being chosen specifically out of 131 other schools around the country. They were also the only middle school to receive the prestigious honor.

Basketball season is officially underway as teams from across the state begin to prepare for this year's Basketball Championships on March 6-7. More than 800 athletes will qualify and make the trip to Stafford for the 2020 Basketball Championships.

19-year-old Joe Salter isn’t actually 19 years old like he says he is. He’s also not the fastest runner in the world like he says he is. However, Joe Salter is exactly who he wants to be, all of the time. He’s unapologetically Joe and he’s proud of it.

Written by Amanda Vogt, sister of Special Olympics Virginia athlete Kevin VogtAt