I wish you and yours all the best as we celebrate this holiday season. Each year at this time, I’m reminded of joy, hope, love, peace and celebration. I’m also reminded of the many kinds of gifts we can give and receive. Thanks to you, Special Olympics Virginia gives much needed gifts throughout the year. We give a sense of community. We give a place of belonging. We give ongoing opportunities to believe in, support and embrace everyone’s talents and abilities.
Our world needs the positivity Special Olympics Virginia offers. Our world needs those places of respect, inclusion and unity that – as part of the Special Olympics Virginia community – you have created and given to others. Thank you!
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah / Hanukkah Sameach, Happy Kwanzaa / Heri za Kwanzaa! However you celebrate during this holiday season, my wish for you is that it is a season of community. . .of joy. . .of peace. . and of hope.
May your new year be filled with happiness and success.
David Thomason
Special Olympics Virginia President & CEO