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2014 – John M. Letz Award Winner

December 17, 2014 /

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8G9bInIVq8&w=560&h=315] The John Michael Letz Award was established in December 1994 for the purpose of recognizing an individual whose unselfish efforts and contributions are directly responsible for the success…

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Venturing Into the Unknown

November 17, 2014 / Comments Off on Venturing Into the Unknown

Special Olympics Missouri has a way of impacting the lives of those who are involved with the organization.  Gary Brimer, a staff member who celebrated his 20th year on staff…

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The perfect volunteers: An athlete-to-athlete bond

November 6, 2014 / Comments Off on The perfect volunteers: An athlete-to-athlete bond

Finding the so-called perfect group of volunteers is not easy. It’s important that they are dedicated, easy-going, hard-working and most important, dependable. For SOMO Central Area Program Director Diane Brimer,…

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The Beginning of New Adventures

September 30, 2014 / Comments Off on The Beginning of New Adventures

The beginning of a new adventure often brings forth emotions of thrill and excitement. Special Olympics Missouri athlete, Gabe Metzger of Cape Girardeau and his family are at the forefront…

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There’s No Place Like Home: 20 Years on Staff

September 23, 2014 / Comments Off on There’s No Place Like Home: 20 Years on Staff

By Trish Lutz, Senior Director of Programs In May 1991, I graduated from Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with an emphasis in public relations…

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Love is universal

August 30, 2014 / Comments Off on Love is universal

It’s common to read about love stories and to see them portrayed on the big screen. However, Special Olympics Missouri coach Dawn Jones, has had the privilege of witnessing two…

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Couple Vows to Go Over the Edge

August 25, 2014 / Comments Off on Couple Vows to Go Over the Edge

It’s often common to see compassionate hearts from those who dedicate their careers to giving back to their communities and important causes.  Dr. Derrijk Hollon and Dr. Hilary Wendell of…

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The Missouri Knights of Columbus Annual Tootsie Roll Drive

August 25, 2014 / Comments Off on The Missouri Knights of Columbus Annual Tootsie Roll Drive

The Knights of Columbus Missouri State Council announced a challenge to raise $1 million toward the development of a Special Olympics Missouri building project that will create the first-ever statewide…

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Summer Games moving to Springfield for 2015-2018

July 2, 2014 /

(Jefferson City) More than 2,200 athletes and coaches, along with family and friends from across Missouri will converge on Springfield May 29-31, 2015, for the Special Olympics Missouri State Summer…

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2014 USA Games Team Missouri Newsletter — Post-games wrap-up

July 1, 2014 / Comments Off on 2014 USA Games Team Missouri Newsletter — Post-games wrap-up

Post-games wrap-up newsletter Now that we’ve hopefully all recovered from our trip to New Jersey, SOMO staff would like to formally congratulate and thank all of the athletes, coaches, Unified…

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