Chesapeake, VA — September 30, 2025 — Diamond Exterminators & Crawl Space Solutions was proud to step up as a Bronze Sponsor at the 2025 Golf Tournament benefiting the Area 2 Chesapeake Program of Special Olympics Virginia. The event, held on September 30, brought together local businesses, community leaders, athletes, and families for a day that felt equal parts fundraiser, reunion, and celebration of everything Special Olympics represents.
And for the team at Diamond Exterminators, a Virginia Beach pest control company, this wasn’t just another sponsorship check or logo placement. It was a chance to stand behind a mission they genuinely believe in — supporting a program that helps people grow, compete, connect, and feel seen.
Why This Mission Matters
Special Olympics Virginia makes a promise to its athletes: opportunities year-round to train, compete, build confidence, challenge themselves, and have fun doing it. Their programs open the door to Olympic-style sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and the impact goes far beyond medals or scoreboards.
If you’ve ever been to a Special Olympics event, you know exactly what happens. You see courage. You see joy. You see friendships forming right in front of you. And you watch families cheering louder than they ever have because their athletes finally get a place to shine.
But Special Olympics Virginia is also shifting the way people think. They show communities what individuals with intellectual disabilities can do — not what they “can’t.” When people watch these athletes compete, they stop seeing limitations and start seeing potential.
There’s another layer too: health. People with intellectual disabilities tend to be less active, not because of their disability, but because accessible opportunities simply aren’t always available. Special Olympics Virginia steps in to fill that gap and give athletes the environment, structure, and encouragement they deserve.
A Community Partnership Diamond Is Proud Of
Diamond Exterminators has called Hampton Roads home for more than 25 years. Being local isn’t just a tagline for them — it’s woven into how they work, who they hire, and how they give back.
Supporting the 2025 tournament felt like a natural fit.
“We’re honored to stand with Special Olympics Virginia,” the Diamond Exterminators leadership team shared. “The energy and heart behind this organization is something you can feel the moment you meet the athletes. If we can help support their programs in any way, we’re going to do it.”
At the tournament, Diamond’s team members spent time meeting families, talking with volunteers, and cheering on athletes who were proudly representing Area 2. It was a reminder of why events like this matter — they bring everyone together in the best way possible.
More Than a Tournament — A Day That Meant Something
The tournament wasn’t just about raising funds (though that part matters too). It was about unity. About celebrating every athlete. About watching strangers high-five like they’d known each other for years. The mix of laughter, friendly competition, and sheer enthusiasm was exactly what makes Special Olympics events so special.
Diamond Exterminators, the leading Hampton Roads pest control company, left that day feeling grateful — grateful to be involved, to support the athletes, and to help strengthen a program that’s changing lives across Virginia.
About Diamond Exterminators & Crawl Space Solutions
Diamond Exterminators is a locally owned pest control and crawl space protection company serving Hampton Roads for more than two decades. Their focus has always been simple: protect homes, support families, and stay actively involved in the community they love. From sponsoring local events to helping organizations like Special Olympics Virginia, Diamond is committed to making Virginia a healthier, safer, and more connected place to live.
