Ches. Sheriff’s Office Raises $26,000 For Special Olympics

Special to the New Journal and Guide
CHESAPEAKE

The results are in! The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office’s 8th Annual “Dancing With The Athletes” fundraiser raised over $26,000 for Special  Olympics Virginia (SOVA)! The glittering dance competition took over the Chesapeake Conference Center on March 2, 2024; and what a show it was!

Undersheriff Dave Rosado and Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Pascal emceed the event as 12 first responders and 12 SOVA athletes teamed up to compete in a “Dancing With the Stars”-like competition. 

This year’s competition featured first responders from the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office, Chesapeake Fire Department, Norfolk Sheriff’s Office, Virginia Beach Police Department, and the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office.

Nyelly Rivera and Deputy J. Johnson (CSO) had the crowd roaring as they danced to “Single Ladies.” For their performance, they took home the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

Congratulations to our top fundraisers Mary Miller and Deputy T. Kirkpatrick (CSO) who raised more than $3,500 for Special Olympics Virginia!