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SOMO athletes shine at State Indoor Games in St. Charles

March 27, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO athletes shine at State Indoor Games in St. Charles

ST. CHARLES – The 2023 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Indoor Games brought more than 1,500 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to St. Charles, March…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 21-27

March 27, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: March 21-27

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 21-27, 2023! Laquey Local Basketball Tournament- Tuesday, March 21 This basketball tournament took place…

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Poplar Bluff earns School of Character Award of Merit for second straight year

March 23, 2023 / Comments Off on Poplar Bluff earns School of Character Award of Merit for second straight year

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri presented its 2023 School of Character Awards at the 75th annual Missouri Association of Student Councils Convention at Jefferson City High School on March…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 14-20

March 20, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: March 14-20

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 14-20, 2023! Young Athlete Program- Wednesday, March 15 Special Olympics Young Athletes is an…

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SOMO recognizes standout health volunteers with Golisano Health Leadership Awards

March 20, 2023 / Comments Off on 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’…

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SOMO’s 2023 Polar Plunges raise nearly $900,000

March 17, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO’s 2023 Polar Plunges raise nearly $900,000

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce our 11 Polar Plunges of 2023 have raised nearly $900,000! And there’s still time to donate at somo.org/plunge! In total, 2,580 brave…

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3 in ’23 Super Plungers raise $78,505 for SOMO

March 17, 2023 / Comments Off on 3 in ’23 Super Plungers raise $78,505 for SOMO

Seven outstanding Plungers completed all three Super Plunges during the 2023 season! These participants braved the semi-frozen winter waters of Kansas City, Lake of the Ozarks and Springfield by Plunging…

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RELEASE: 16th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge raises more than $61,000 for SOMO

March 16, 2023 / Comments Off on RELEASE: 16th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge raises more than $61,000 for SOMO

COLUMBIA – The 16th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge on March 11 at Bass Pro Shops Lake was a splashing success, raising $61,005.96 to date. A total 203 brave men and…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 7-13

March 13, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: March 7-13

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 7-13, 2023! Young Athlete Program-Southwest Early Childhood- Tuesday, March 7, Wednesday, March 8 and…

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RELEASE: 8th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge raises $64,320 for SOMO

March 9, 2023 / Comments Off on RELEASE: 8th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge raises $64,320 for SOMO

SPRINGFIELD – The 8th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 4 at Ski Shack was a splashing success, raising $36,630 to date. A total of 141 brave men and…

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