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Athlete Spotlight
Chevy Mesias
"I can put my mind to anything and accomplish it the best way I can. I'm just so proud to be part of Special Olympics Missouri."
| Athlete Info | |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 |
| Hometown | Belton |
| SOMO Career | 5 years |
| Sports | Basketball, Track and Field and Bowling |
| What is your favorite SOMO memory | “My favorite memory is getting to go to state with my teammates and make new friends. The memory I can remember that is my favorite is when my coach told me I was going to run the 400 race, and then I knew I could do it. I just had to put my mind to it, and I've finished it every year I did it.” |
| Anything else you want people to know about you? | “The other things I would like people to know about me is I like to play video games, make new friends and hang out with my friends. I like to be a part of Special Olympics Missouri. I like to play basketball and all types of sports even though I'm a kid with autism. I can put my mind to anything and accomplish it the best way I can. I'm just so proud to be part of Special Olympics Missouri." |
Volunteer Spotlight
Keith Slaughter
"Sports bring people together and bring joy, and I believe this is also my favorite part about Special Olympics."
| Volunteer Info | |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 |
| Hometown | Kansas City |
| Years as a Volunteer | 9 years |
| Favorite SOMO memory | My favorite memory was playing softball in Lees Summit, MO and this game must’ve gone into 3 or 4 extra innings, but we ended up winning by 1 run. The game lasted several hours, but was the most fun I’ve had playing softball. |
| What else do you enjoy? | Something else people should know about me that’s fun and exciting is I love mathematics and solving problems related to math. |
SOMO News & Updates
SOMO Sum Ups: March 14-20
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 7-13, 2023! Young Athlete Program- Wednesday, March 15 Special Olympics Young Athletes is an…
SOMO recognizes standout health volunteers with Golisano Health Leadership Awards
The Golisano Health Leadership Award is the highest honor that Special Olympics awards in health to organizations and individuals. The award recognizes individuals and organizations making significant contributions to Special Olympics’…
