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Enjoy stories below about the power of Special Olympics Virginia to inspire hope, confidence and courage.

Special Olympics Virginia + Richmond Public Schools Make Virtual Visit to Capitol Hill

Special Olympics athletes, volunteers, family members and leaders – including two Richmond Public Schools (RPS) staff – engaged virtually on February 9 and 10 for Special Olympics’ “Capitol Hill Day”
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Special Olympics Virginia Delegates Make Virtual Visit to Capitol Hill

Special Olympics athletes, organization leaders, Unified Sports partners, family members, and supporters from across the United States will engage virtually on February 9 and 10 for Special Olympics’ annual “Capitol Hill Day.”
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You’re ALL IN. I’m ALL IN. We’re all ALL IN!

2,580 Chill Seekers Raise $1.1 Million for Special Olympics VA at 30th Polar Plunge
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Seeking Coaches and Sports Managers for the 2023 Games in Germany

The application process is underway to apply to be part of this once in a lifetime event.
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Wawa Partners with Special Olympics Virginia

Wawa's long history of support for SOVA continues into 2022
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Our Favorite Stories from 2021

Take a look back at our favorite athlete stories from 2021
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Special Olympics and Publix Super Markets Kick off 2022 with Signature Torch Icon Campaign

Special Olympics and Publix join forces to raise funds for thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities
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Polar Plunge Season Kicks Off in Richmond

100+ polar plungers raised more than $63,000 for our athletes.
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Procter and Gamble is Supporting Special Olympics Virginia this January

Supporting Special Olympics Virginia is as easy as shopping Procter & Gamble this January!
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