Southeast Area

Area Contact Information

1625 N. Kingshighway / Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone: 573-339-6733 or 573-339-6342 / Fax: 573-339-6370

Area Staff:
Penny Williams, Development Director
Scott Williams, Program Director
Jen Rose, Program Coordinator

Counties served:
Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dent, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, St. Francois, St. Genevieve, Stoddard, Washington and Wayne

Southeast Area events

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Bonne Terre Area Bowling Tournament

December 7
111 Old Orchard Rd
Bonne Terre, MO 63628 United States

Saturday, December 7 Bonne Terre Area Bowling Tournament Family Fun Center Bowling Lanes Bonne Terre, MO

STL Metro Area Basketball Tournament 

January 18, 2025

Saturday, January 18 STL Metro Area Basketball Tournament Wentzville School District Wentzville, MO

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St. Louis Metro Area Basketball Tournament

January 18, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Coaches, the deadline to submit rosters for this event is January 2 to diehl@somo.org. Volunteers, we have plenty of opportunities available to help with this event at https://somo.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/stlmetro, please visit…

Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge

2025 Polar Plunge Cape Girardeau

February 8, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
N County Park Road
Cape Girardeau, 63701 United States

This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters. This…

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SOMO East Regional Basketball Tournament

February 16, 2025

Sunday, February 16 SOMO East Regional Basketball Tournament Various Venues Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University Polar Plunge

March 22, 2025

Saturday March 22 Southeast Missouri State University Polar Plunge Southeast Missouri State University Campus Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Area blog posts

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SOMO 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…

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Celebrating 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…

Special Olympics Missouri surprises Lucas Blattel with a Hall of Fame announcement

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce the induction of Lucas Blattel into the SOMO Hall of Fame. Lucas, the son of Wanda and Herbie Blattel,…

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SOMO Sum Ups: July 9-15

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from July 9-15, 2024! Healthy Hustle: Wednesday, July 10 & Friday, July 12 This week marks the final…

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SOMO Sum-Ups: May 7 – 13

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from May 7 – 13. Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the…

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Poplar Bluff National Banner Recognition

On Tuesday, May 7th, Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) celebrated Poplar Bluff High School (PBHS) receiving National Banner Recognition. They are among 5 schools in Missouri that have received this award…

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SOMO Sum-Ups: April. 30 – May. 6

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from April. 23 – 29 Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the…

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SOMO Sum-Ups: April. 23 – 29

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from April. 23 – 29 Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the…

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SOMO Sum-Ups: April. 16 – 22

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from April. 16 – 22 Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the…

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SOMO Sum-Ups: April. 9 – 15

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 19-April 1 Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new…

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