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Special Olympics encourages all athletes, coaches, families, and volunteers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Click here for a wealth of resources, including an Education Toolkit that includes materials for athletes, caregivers and families to learn more about the vaccine.
SOI's Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne recently received her vaccine. Hear what she has to say about her experience.
Click here for the latest Special Olympics Missouri Return to Play updates!
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Athlete Spotlight
Robb Eichelberger
"I love everything about SOMO! My favorite part is that we're a huge family."
| Athlete Info | |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 |
| Hometown | Boonville |
| SOMO Career | 24 years |
| Sports | Golf |
| Tell us about your SOMO experience | I'm in the SOMO Hall of Fame! I competed the first National Games in Iowa in 2006. I served on the board of directors from 2007-15 and was the first person to attend every board meeting, so they named an award after me! |
Volunteer Spotlight
Jay Collins
"I love working with the athletes! The memories made with this organization will last a lifetime. If you are thinking about volunteering, my advice is simply to help in any way you can and that you are appreciated beyond words."
| Volunteer Info | |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 |
| Hometown | Kansas City |
| Years as a Volunteer | 3 years |
| What do you help with? | Anything that Alyssa asks me to do. |
| Anything else to share? | I cannot stress enough that I always get more out of volunteering than I put in! |
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