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Ellen Head, Special Olympics Virginia

Posted Jul 31, 2019

Elena Russo speaks with Ellen Head, Senior Director of Development, Special Olympics Virginia. They discuss how they provide more than just competitions for their athletes. She also talks about the Unified Teams that they offer and the benefits to everyone involved.

Hosted by: Elena Russo Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team

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