Special Olympics Virginia

Revealing the champion in all of us.

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

4,423 steps. 11 meetings. 2 days on Capitol Hill. 👟🏛️Our team met with Virginia congressional offices to champion inclusive health initiatives and Unified Champion Schools.
Read more: https://t.co/heqgHbo9tp

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

Appreciative of the opportunity to meet with @RepVindman during #SOHillDay to share why inclusive schools and health access matter to our athletes and families. 🏛️💙

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

Thank you, @RepJohnMcGuire , for meeting with our delegation and taking time to hear from our unified partners about the impact of inclusive schools. #sohillday

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

Grateful to meet with @BobbyScott during #SOHillDay to advocate for inclusive education and health access for people with intellectual disabilities.

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

Thank you to the Office of @RepBenCline for welcoming our athletes and delegation and taking time to hear why inclusive education and health programs matter.

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

Today is Capitol Hill Day! 🏛️ Our delegation is in D.C. advocating for continued federal support of Special Olympics’ life-changing work in schools and health 💙💪
#SOHillDay @specialolympics @SONorthAmerica

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

Throughout January, purchases of participating
@ProcterGamble products at military commissaries supported Special Olympics athletes across Virginia. Proud to partner with P&G and grateful to the military bases that helped make this impact possible. ❤️

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

Support Special Olympics by shopping
@ProcterGamble at your local commissary this January. Together, we can support every dream and create a better world for people with intellectual disabilities. #JoinAForceForGreatness

[The Hokie Way @TheHokieWay]

On Feb. 16, @HokiesFB’s @TuckerHolloway1, @zekewimbush7, @christianepling, @Thomasleew21, @rimact5, & @LucasAustin2024 joined @HokiesLax’s Aaliyah Jones & Emma Rowland, and @HokiesMBB’s @ben_burnham70 as Ambassadors for @SOlympicsVA’s SW Region BBall Tournament. A win for all!

[The Hokie Way @TheHokieWay]

The 2025 New River #PolarPlunge will take place on March 1 in Radford to raise critical funds for Special Olympics of Virginia.

Become a champion of more than 21K @SOlympicsVA athletes! Register yourself, a team, or donate at https://t.co/yCRKYVA8hp.

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

Thank you to all bases for helping us support every dream and create a more inclusive world! Your participation in the Special Olympics Virginia and P&G commissary campaign made a real impact.We appreciate you! #ShopSmartWithHeart #OurTeamSupportsEveryDream

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

🗓️ 8 Meetings
👟 13,000+ Steps
✅ 2 Impactful Days

That’s a wrap for #SOHillDay! We’re so thankful and proud to share our stories of inclusion in schools and health, and how we’re continuing to build stronger communities through sports.

@SONorthAmerica

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

"Special Olympics is about building an inclusive community where everyone belongs."
@RepJenKiggans's office, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Kareem’s story and the crucial importance of our health and education initiatives. #SOHillDay

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

Thank you @RepJohnMcGuire's office for meeting with us! We appreciate you taking the time to learn about the importance of funding for Special Olympics' health and education initiatives. #SOHillDay

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

Thank you to @RobWittman's office for a great meeting! We appreciate the opportunity to share how our programs are transforming education and health for people with intellectual disabilities. #SOHillDay

[SONA @SONorthAmerica]

Thank you @RepBenCline for meeting with Kareem and @SOlympicsVA during #SOHillDay! We hope you enjoyed learning about our life-changing work in education and health!

[SONA @SONorthAmerica]

We finished #SOHillDay with over 70 meetings yesterday. Thank you to the nearly 300 @SpecialOlympics athletes, Unified partners, staff and volunteers and members of Congress for a great two days!
Contact your members of Congress here: https://t.co/VLt2SjTkMA

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

Thank you, @RepBenCline, for discussing @SpecialOlympics' impact! Honored to have @SONorthAmerica & @OEamericalatina with us.

"Special Olympics changed my life—I’m healthy, got new hearing aids at SO USA Games, and can hear so good now my coach doesn’t have to yell anymore!"

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

It’s such a great day advocating for @SpecialOlympics on Capitol Hill! Thank you @MarkWarner's office for meeting with us and to @United for joining our conversation. We were proud to share our stories of inclusion and how we’re building stronger, more inclusive communities!

[Special Olympics Virginia @SOlympicsVA]

First meeting of the day—done! Just wrapped up a great conversation with @BobbyScott’s office. @SpecialOlympics Athlete Kareem Poindexter shared his powerful story of health and inclusion.

#SOHillDay
@SONorthAmerica