Images from Victor's article in The Local Winter Garden Magazine

The Local is designed from the ground up to be for locals, by locals. You’ll find familiar faces from cover to cover—your friend, your favorite waitress, that guy you’ve seen around but haven’t actually met.

Meet Victor Wright

Victor Wright is a proud West Orange High School graduate, Special Olympics athlete, and a beloved member of the Winter Garden community. Living with autism and ADHD since age five has never held him back. Instead, it helped shape his incredible strength, kindness, and determination. Victor earned his place on the WOHS swim team, went on to win gold at the Special Olympics Florida State Championships, and continues to compete with passion and heart.

Beyond the pool, he is known throughout Winter Garden for his warm smile, uplifting spirit, and genuine love for people. Victor lives by the words “No Limits, Never Quit, Never Give Up,” and his journey reminds us all that joy, resilience, and community can change lives.

Gold Medalist

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Special Olympics Florida

Endless Lives Touched

Smiles, high-fives, and positive moments shared in Winter Garden

No Limits

Celebrating the journey of Victor Wright, whose determination, heart, and joy inspire everyone around him.

Gold Medal Swimmer

Victor has built an impressive swimming career, earning a Special Olympics Florida gold medal and becoming one of the few athletes on the spectrum to letter on the West Orange High School swim team.

Bold Model

Inspired by years of photography from his competitions, Victor pursues modeling with the hope of motivating others and sharing his story through powerful images.

Living with autism and ADHD since age five, Victor shares his journey with the support of his mother Mimi and his father Henry, using his voice and example to encourage kindness, understanding, and opportunity for others in the autism community.

Autism Advocate

Bringing Heart

In addition to his swimming achievements, modeling aspirations, and autism advocacy, Victor is also a dedicated member of Special Hearts Farm, where he works with animals and contributes to the daily care of the farm. His days there are filled with purpose, helping with stalls, feeding, watering, and connecting with the animals he loves. This work reflects the same heart and determination he brings to everything he does. Whether he is training in the pool, stepping in front of a camera, encouraging others in the autism community, or serving at the farm, Victor lives with joy, discipline, and gratitude. His presence lifts up everyone around him, making him a true example of what it means to live with kindness, strength, and a spirit of “No Limits, Never Quit, Never Give Up.”