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Enjoy stories below about the power of Special Olympics Virginia to inspire hope, confidence and courage.
Coronavirus – An Update for Special Olympics Virginia (3/20)
Under advisement from Special Olympics International, in cooperation with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to suspend all community-based Special Olympics practices, competitions and other activities through the end of May.
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Shoot for Inclusion at Basketball Championships
800 athletes take to the courts Basketball Championships, March 6-7 in Stafford
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The 2020 Xperience brings the best to Charlottesville
This year's competition featured 33 inspiring athletes from 15 different state including Jon Friend and Chris Raupp from Virginia.
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Volunteer at Basketball Championships
Join us at Special Olympics Virginia’s Basketball Championships, March 6-7 in Stafford.
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Polar Plunge set for this weekend, Feb. 7-8, in VA Beach
Did you know a group of penguins is called a colony? And the coolest colony in Special Olympics Virginia is gathering for the Polar Plunge in Virginia Beach this weekend, Feb. 7-8!
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2 Virginia Athletes Headed to NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago
As part of the NBA All-Star 2020,12 Special Olympics athletes from around the world–including two from Virginia–will be joined by NBA& WNBA players and legends for the ninth annual NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Sports® Basketball Game.
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Ice-Breaking Year at Virginia Beach
4,000+ members of the Plunger Colony came together to Raise a Record-Breaking $1.350 Million for Special Olympics Virginia at 28th Polar Plunge® Festival.
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GEICO and Special Olympics Virginia announce $50K Donation
GEICO and Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) announce their continued partnership at the onset of a new decade.
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A Look Back at 2019
"When we meaningfully include others who are different in our lives, we can erase the lines that divide us. It is our responsibility to leave Special Olympics better than we found it for the next generation; a Unified generation." Rick Jeffrey, President, Special Olympics Virginia.
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