MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

    Hello and welcome to Special Olympics Virginia, Area 26. You are viewing the home page
    of a large and active community of volunteers and Special Olympics athletes who are thrilled
    to train and compete in an array of sports programs. If you would like to become involved in
    our organization, please view the information on the website and contact me with any
    questions. If you are already involved, view the site as there is an abundance of information
    available. I would appreciate your comments and suggestions.

    Sincerely,
    Bill Ogletree (Chair)

    Please click the following link to read a message from Special Olympics Virginia, Area 26.
    Message from Chairman Bill Ogletree

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

       Thomas Britton

       Sports are a major part of the life of Thomas Britton. He is pictured above, receiving
       congratulations after throwing the first pitch at the Disability Awareness Night at the
       Potomac Nationals game on June 6, 2009.

       Thomas competes in power-lifting, basketball and soccer for Special Olympics. He also
       competes in the Springfield Challenger Baseball Program. At six foot, seven inches tall.
       Thomas, fondly nicknamed Shorty by his friends, is a force at center in hoops and full back
       in soccer.

       Thomas is also an active member of Porto Caravan of the International Order of Alhambra.
       The Alhambra is a Catholic organization that assists people with intellectual and
       developmental disabilities.

       Thomas is a graduate of Chantilly High School and can still be seen at many of the
       Charger’s basketball and football games. He currently attends the Davis Center and looks
       forward to his graduation in 2010.

EVENTS FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA, Area 26

       Special Olympics Virginia June Program Memo
       Click here for more information about upcoming events for June 2009.

       Fest-ability 2009 - A festival of family fun for all
       Click here for more information about the festival brought to you by Virginia Ability Alliance.
       Festival is held on July 19th from 12noon to 4pm.

       Looking for Volunteers
       We are in need of Softball Coaches for the Spring/Summer season. If you know of anyone
       that is interested, please contact the Softball Coordinator, Paul Cole.

       If you are interested in volunteering for another sport please contact the the coach
       for that particular sport.