News and Articles

Warrenton, VA (April 26, 2026) - For the first time in history, we have a Special Olympics athlete from Fauquier County representing Team Virginia at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota this June. Raegan Robertson will be competing for Team Virginia on the bocce team. Raegan has been involved in Special Olympics for 15 years. Besides bocce, she also has participated in swimming, volleyball, basketball, bowling, track & field, and tennis. Through Special

Evan Yurgaitis is a regular face at Area 27 activities and is becoming more and more involved with Special Olympics of Virginia. Evan, 23 years old, has been participating in Special Olympics since he was ten years old and has been spreading his wings beyond our local sports. In 2024 he became a Global Messenger and was trained to give speeches and make appearances to spread the word that Special Olympics can change the lives of athletes AND the coaches, volunteers, families