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

The Wawa Foundation is committed to Building Stronger Communities

Through the Wawa Foundation, they are supporting the heroes that make a difference each day.
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We're talking Health Equity with Aetna

We are excited to announce our partnership with Aetna Better Health to promote health equity and inclusion among people with disabilities in Virginia.
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Special Olympics Virginia Staff Member Honored

Kim D’Errico, was named the 2021 Virginia CFO of the Year by Virginia Business in June!
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The Surprise of a Lifetime

Special Olympics Athlete Robert Harris learns he's going to Orlando!
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From Special Olympics to the LGBTQ+ Community: We are more alike than different

Special Olympics celebrates the value of inclusion alongside the LGBTQ+ community.
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Athlete Profile | Forrest Holbert

Meet this year's Torch Run t-shirt designer.
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Giving with Purpose | Vanda Kennedy

Raised in a small steel town outside of Pittsburgh, Vanda Kennedy grew up without a lot of things, but always with a lot of love. Her grandmother, who she cares for today, was always serving somewhere in the community, filling the buckets of others.
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No Holding Back | Jamie Spiering

For 14 years, Area 14 athlete Jamie Spiering, has brought his big personality to the Special Olympics playing fields.
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