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Chelsea has been a special Olympics Virginia athlete for over 13 years competing in basketball, golf, softball, track & field, tennis and volleyball. In addition to competing, she is a stellar athlete leader! She is currently serving on the Board of Directors and Young Professionals Board and is a member of the Athlete Activation team! Additionally, she completed the Global Messenger program - Class of 2019 and still continues to speak throughout the greater Richmond area.
Love how everyone includes everyone; we are all the same. Special Olympics is my second family and it's great how everyone just gets me!
Chelsea Gaughran
Written by Alex Burns, Special Olympics Virginia Athlete