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Coach Highlight

Shirley Heideman

Shirley is an amazing person. She not only coach's multiple sports for every season but also volunteers at sports events and fundraisers as well. She is a great person for SOMO and we are lucky to have her.

-Mitch Curran

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LocatedMaryville
Years with SOMO20+
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Volunteer Highlight

MaKenzie Baker

Mackenzie came to us as a junior at Southeast Missouri State University. She wanted to initiate a fundraiser helping individuals with disabilities. She wanted to do a polar plunge on the campus of the university. She was very determined to overcome any roadblocks that were in her way. And did she ever succeed! This year marks the second anniversary of the Polar Plunge on the campus. The first year they exceeded their goal by $5000 raising $10,000. This year, 2025, they once again exceeded their goal by 5000, raising over 15,000. Under her leadership the Southeast Missouri Plunge and its second year has raised $25,000 for the Southeast Area Special Olympics

-Penny Williams

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LocatedCape Girardeau
Years with SOMO2

SOMO News & Updates

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Missouri May Soon Recognize Special Olympics Unified Track and Field as Emerging High School Sport

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — In a major stride toward inclusive education and athletic equity, Special Olympics Unified Track and Field has been officially recommended as an emerging sport in Missouri…

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SOMO Sum Ups: April 22-28

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Jefferson County Local Track Meet: Tuesday, April 22 The Jefferson County Local…