Special Olympics Virginia, Northern VA
11350 Random Hills Road C-140
Fairfax VA 22030 • phone: (703) 359-4301 • (703) 359-4306
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.
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.