SOMO seeks volunteers for 2022 State Summer Games
COLUMBIA – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is recruiting individuals to volunteer for the 2022 State Summer Games, May 20-22 in Columbia. The three-day event will be held at both the…
Read MoreRelease: Springfield to Host 2025 Special Olympics Missouri State Outdoor Games
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is thrilled to announce that Springfield, MO, will host this year’s State Outdoor Games from October 17-19, 2025. With more than 1,000 athletes,…
Read MoreSOMO Sum Ups: December 10-16
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from December 10-16, 2024! Southwest Area Bowling: Thursday, December 12 The Southwest Area Bowling event took place…
Read MoreAthletes’ Creativity Shines in My Cause My Cleats Collaboration with George Karlaftis
This year’s My Cause My Cleats initiative brought together creativity, advocacy, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Special Olympics athletes. Partnering with Kansas City Chiefs player George Karlaftis, the program allowed…
Read MoreCelebrating Dedication: 2024 John Michael Letz Award Winner
On December 6, 2024, the Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) community gathered at the Training for Life Campus to celebrate a year of incredible achievements, capped off by the presentation of…
Read More2024 Drive it Home Raffle Winner
This year’s Drive it Home Raffle, which began in June, raised more than $124,000. The annual raffle is powered by the Missouri Automobile Dealers Association and LETR for SOMO. Since…
Read MoreSOMO Sum Ups: December 3-9
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from December 3-9, 2024! St. Louis Metro Area TopGolf Competition: Thursday, December 5The St. Louis Metro Area…
Read MoreSOMO Scoop Newsletter: December
Stay informed and inspired with this month’s updates in the December SOMO Scoop Newsletter! Statewide Polar Plunge Registration for the 2025 Polar Plunge is officially open! Join us for the…
Read MoreKansas City Chiefs’ George Karlaftis Chooses Special Olympics Missouri for NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats” Campaign
KANSAS CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is thrilled to announce that Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis has chosen SOMO as his cause for the NFL’s annual My…
Read MoreCelebrating Excellence: Special Olympics Missouri’s 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet
JEFFERSON CITY – The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) community came together on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to celebrate its 2024 Hall of Fame Class and honor the outstanding achievements of…
Read MoreSOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 19-25
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 19-25, 2024! Chiefs Cheerleader “Meet & Greet”: Tuesday, November 19 On November 19, SOMO Cheer…
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