July 2026: Champions of Summer
The July 2026 edition of Gabriel Homes’ monthly newsletter, The Treehouse, features our residents winning medals for all kinds of sports! Check out the latest stories of residents winning medals in Special Olympics powerlifting, bowling, and track and field. Then get the scoop about a trip to a party in Downtown Herndon, and see the difference The Anderson Company has made as a decades-long partner of Gabriel Homes. Everything and more is below.
The Latest:
All Special Olympics Powerlifters Win Gold
In the Virginia state championships for Special Olympics powerlifting, all Gabriel Homes residents who competed placed first in at least one category, with some sweeping all three.
One powerlifter memorialized his father, the joyful motivator Coach Bill Whiteside, who passed away earlier this year.
“Coach Bill is no longer with us, but he’s still part of the team. My gold medal is in honor of Coach Bill.” -Patrick (bottom photo, center), Gabriel Homes Resident
Rich Wins Silver at Special Olympics Bowling State Games
After months of practice and strong results, Rich won a silver medal for bowling at the Special Olympics Summer State Games. Rich won second out of over 300 athletes who competed in bowling, and he bowled his best result in years.
“I was proud that I could still bowl so high. My medal felt right because I worked hard on my bowling.”
Sean Shows Strength at Special Olympics Track and Field
At the same time Rich was bowling, Sean competed in Special Olympics track and field. Sean (right) competed in shot put, softball throw, and short-distance sprints.
See how many medals Sean won at the track and field state finals at gabrielhomes.org.
Residents Catch Polar Heat on Lynn Street
Held in Downtown Herndon, Polar Heat blended hot and cold themes into a first-of-its-kind festival.
Residents who attended moved freely between the high-energy heat side and the more relaxed cool side. Friends from MindShift Gym showcased an outdoor obstacle course in the heat section, where residents spent most of their time.
Register for the Gabriel Homes 31st Annual Golf Tournament
The tournament tees off on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket, Va.
Golfers of all skill levels can enjoy 18 holes and breathtaking scenery, and guests can enter to win a variety of prizes.
See the full press release at gabrielhomes.org, and secure your spot for the tournament at gabrielhomes.org/golf.
Donor Spotlight:
The Anderson Company’s Impact on Independence
For decades, The Anderson Company has played a role in supporting the independence of our residents. The company has donated over $100,000 in services and equipment rentals to help maintain our six homes.
The Gabriel Homes Golf Tournament has long benefited from the company’s early and ongoing financial support as a Guardian Angel sponsor, the event’s highest level of giving.
Learn about the history of The Anderson Company and their decades-long partnership empowering our residents at gabrielhomes.org.
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