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There’s always something to cheer about at Special Olympics Virginia! Our most recent news stories are below. You can also check out our calendar to find out what’s happening near you.
For media inquiries and questions about Special Olympics Virginia, email Holly Claytor, Vice President, Development & Communications, at hclaytor@specialolympicsva.org or call her at 804.726.3025.
Toss Your Boss 15 Stories for Charity
May 1, 201275 Local Business Leaders to Rappel Hilton Crystal City Exterior for Special OlympicsSpecial Olympics Northern Virginia kicked-off the “Toss Your Boss” fundraising campaign April 19 in Northern Virginia when they encouraged area business leaders to sign up to rappel 15 stories at the…
Virginia General Assembly Recognizes 2011 World Games Team Virginia
February 22, 2012Congratulations to the nine Special Olympics Virginia athletes who were presented with House and Senate Joint Center-Aisle Resolutions in February 2012 commending them for their accomplishments during the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece."You all are to be…
Team Virginia Brings Home Gold, Silver and Bronze from 2010 National Games
July 27, 2010Special Olympics Team Virginia has returned victorious from the 2010 Special Olympics National Games, which took place July 18-23 at the University of Nebraska. Team Virginia took home a combined total of 18 gold medals, 18 silver medals and 12 bronze medals. 33 team Virginia…
Notable Gifts from Community Partners
June 25, 2010Recent Sponsor Awards, Milestones and CampaignsIn May, our Summer Games Healthy Athletes program was awarded a grant through the Walmart Foundation's State Giving Program. This June, Special Olympics Virginia and Boddie-Noell Enterprises Inc./Hardee's celebrated 30 years of partnership by presenting…
Letter from Rick Jeffrey, Special Olympics Virginia President,
June 25, 2010This 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.This spring also…
A Time to Shine
June 25, 2010Special Olympics Virginia Announces Annual Award WinnersHeroes come in all manners. Until this year, Brendan Hammeke’s top three: Michael Jordan, Michael Phelps and his dad, Pat. Another one may top his list in 2010, though: his sister, Casey.You see,…
Lighting the Way for Special Olympics: the Flame’s 1900-Mile Journey
June 12, 2010It’s traveled more than 1,900 miles. More than 2,000 officers and many Special Olympics athletes have held it high as they proudly ran through dozens of cities and towns this week.The Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” arrived at the State…
Special Olympics & Denny’s Kick Off Year-Long Partnership
May 26, 2010Consumers Can Now Help Support Special Olympics Virginia at Denny'sSpecial Olympics Virginia and Denny’s announced a year-long, national partnership to raise awareness and support for people with intellectual disabilities across the country. Denny’s Gold Medal Program, the first…
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Challenge
May 3, 2010Eunice Kennedy Shriver had one vision — to show the world that people with intellectual disabilities could achieve and thrive in society. Her vision and legacy live on through two organizations — Best Buddies and Special Olympics. With her sons Anthony and…
Hardee’s campaign results in Fans and Funds!
November 9, 2009The sale of $1 Hardee's Star icons from Oct. 13 to Nov. 9 resulted in $55,823 in donations from Special Olympics Virginia fans across the state. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this year's campaign a success!Hardee’s 30 year partnership with…
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