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SOMO Advocates for Unity at Disability Rights Day at the Missouri State Capitol

February 26, 2025 / Comments Off on SOMO Advocates for Unity at Disability Rights Day at the Missouri State Capitol

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) proudly participated in Disability Rights Day at the Missouri State Capitol! This annual event brings together advocates, organizations, and individuals from across the state to champion the…

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SOMO Sum Ups: February 18-24

February 25, 2025 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: February 18-24

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Virtual Fit5: Tuesday, February 18 On February 18, participants joined the second…

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18th Annual Kirksville Polar Plunge raises over $17,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

February 24, 2025 / Comments Off on 18th Annual Kirksville Polar Plunge raises over $17,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

KIRKSVILLE – The 18th Annual Kirksville Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville was a splashing success, raising $17,500 to date. A total…

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19th Annual Maryland Heights Polar Plunge raises nearly $100,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

February 20, 2025 / Comments Off on 19th Annual Maryland Heights Polar Plunge raises nearly $100,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

MARYLAND HEIGHTS – The 19th Annual Maryland Heights Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 15 in Maryland Heights was a splashing success, raising $96,773 to date. A total 389 brave men…

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SOMO Sum Ups: February 11-17

February 18, 2025 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: February 11-17

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, February 11The Unified Basketball Intramural…

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19th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge raises over $64,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

February 13, 2025 / Comments Off on 19th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge raises over $64,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

The 19th Annual Polar Plunge on February 8th at Cape County Park North was a splashing success, raising over $64,000 to date. 165 brave men and women from around the…

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SOMO Sum Ups: February 4-10

February 12, 2025 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: February 4-10

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, February 4The 5-week Unified Basketball…

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Missouri Delegation Advocates for Inclusion at Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day

February 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Missouri Delegation Advocates for Inclusion at Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day

This past week, the Missouri delegation traveled to Washington, D.C., for Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day, where we had the incredible opportunity to advocate for the athletes and programs that…

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18th Annual Polar Plunge raises 7,700 for Special Olympics Missouri

February 10, 2025 / Comments Off on 18th Annual Polar Plunge raises 7,700 for Special Olympics Missouri

CHILLICOTHE – The 18th Annual Polar Plunge on February 1st at Simpson Park was a splashing success, raising $7,700 to date. A total of 22 brave men, and women from…

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22nd Annual Lake St. Louis Polar Plunge raises $115,974 for Special Olympics Missouri

February 10, 2025 / Comments Off on 22nd Annual Lake St. Louis Polar Plunge raises $115,974 for Special Olympics Missouri

LAKE SAINT LOUIS – The 22nd Annual Polar Plunge on February 1st at Lake St. Louis was a splashing success, raising $115,974 to date. A total of 425 brave men…

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