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Law enforcement’s bond with Special Olympics Missouri continues at USA Games

July 21, 2022 / Comments Off on Law enforcement’s bond with Special Olympics Missouri continues at USA Games

Author: Diego Branda | Special Olympics Missouri marketing and communications intern ORLANDO – The relationship between law enforcement and Special Olympics Missouri has an extensive history. Whether it be organizing…

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The Springfield Cardinals to host Special Olympics Missouri Night at the Ballpark

July 20, 2022 / Comments Off on The Springfield Cardinals to host Special Olympics Missouri Night at the Ballpark

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Cardinals are hosting Special Olympics Missouri Night at the Ballpark on August 19. Tickets are just $13, and we are looking to have as many families…

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SOMO athletes welcome golfers at Ozzie Smith’s golf tournament

July 20, 2022 / Comments Off on SOMO athletes welcome golfers at Ozzie Smith’s golf tournament

HARTSBURG – Special Olympics Missouri athletes Sarah Byland and Abby Bax welcomed golfers at Ozzie Smith’s 2nd annual PGA Reach Gateway JC Dodgers & Special Olympics Missouri Golf Classic at…

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Bush bowls game of her life after receiving new hearing aids at USA Games

July 19, 2022 / Comments Off on Bush bowls game of her life after receiving new hearing aids at USA Games

Author: Diego Branda | Special Olympics Missouri marketing and communications intern ORLANDO – The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games were full of fierce competition and amazing accomplishments. Thousands of athletes…

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SOMO honors coaches at Training for Life Campus

July 18, 2022 / Comments Off on SOMO honors coaches at Training for Life Campus

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri honored dozens of its coaches at its first-ever Coaches Celebration Event on Saturday, July 16 at the Training for Life Campus. “We cannot put…

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SOMO’s Sebourn duo earns local recognition

July 14, 2022 / Comments Off on SOMO’s Sebourn duo earns local recognition

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Two members of Special Olympics Missouri’s 2022 USA Games contingent recently received a huge honor from their hometown! Jim and Jeremy Sebourn recently received a Commendation from…

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SOMO now accepting nominations for 2023 Special Olympics World Games

July 13, 2022 / Comments Off on SOMO now accepting nominations for 2023 Special Olympics World Games

Special Olympics Missouri is excited to announce it’s now accepting nominations for the 2023 Special Olympics World Games! Missouri has a quota of one male powerlifter. To nominate a male…

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Register now for ALPs University weekend

July 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Register now for ALPs University weekend
An athlete-leader gives a presentation to their Athlete Leadership class while a mentor looks on

The next ALPs University weekend will be Sept. 23-25, 2022 at the Training for Life Campus in Jefferson City. Sign up here for this fun-filled educational opportunity! There are a limited amount…

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SOMO athlete works for CBS Sports at PGA TOUR event

July 8, 2022 / Comments Off on SOMO athlete works for CBS Sports at PGA TOUR event

SILVIS, Ill. – Within the sports television industry, golf is widely considered to be one of the most difficult sports to put on the air. It takes a complete team…

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SOMO athletes learn new skills at 26th annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp

July 8, 2022 / Comments Off on SOMO athletes learn new skills at 26th annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp

JEFFERSON CITY – 51 Special Olympics Missouri athletes made lifelong memories at the 26th annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp, June 26 through July 1, at the Training for Life Campus.…

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