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 Sponsors

River Radio 1000
Southeast Area Partner
Coad Toyota
Cape Optimist
St. Francois County Board #1

Southeast Area events

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2025 Annual Awards Banquet

November 22 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, 65101 United States

Special Olympics Missouri gives out its annual awards at its annual awards banquet. Details are coming.

2026 MO Magic Logo

Team Missouri Meeting/Training

December 13
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Details coming.  Questions??  Contact Susan Shaffer

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2025 State Bowling – East

January 18, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 MO Magic Logo

Team Missouri Meeting/Training

March 14, 2026
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Details coming. Questions? Contact Susan Shaffer

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State Basketball 2026

March 21, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 MO Magic Logo

Team Missouri Meeting/Training

May 9, 2026
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Details Coming. Questions? Contact Shaffer

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2026 USA GAMES

June 20, 2026 - June 26, 2026
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State Pickleball 2026

August 8, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Columbia, MO United States

SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

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SOMO athletes excel at State Indoor Games

ST. CHARLES – The 2024 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…

Shamrock Run 2024

Shamrock Run 2024: A Spirited Success!

The annual Shamrock Run event, held this year with an abundance of enthusiasm, camaraderie, and green-themed outfits, proved to be yet another fantastic occasion for the community. Participants from all…

EKS Sportsmanship Award

SOMO Sum Ups: Mar. 12-18

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 12-18 Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year!…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 5-11

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 5-11! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year! Check…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 27 – March 4

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Feb. 27 to March 4! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 13-20

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Feb. 13-Feb. 19! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year!…

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RELEASE: SOMO seeks volunteers for 2024 State Indoor Games

ST. CHARLES – The 2024 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Indoor Games will bring more than 1,500 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to St. Charles,…

Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge 2024

RELEASE: 18th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge raises more than $55,000 for SOMO

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The 18th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge on Feb. 3 at Cape County Park North was a splashing success, raising over $55,000 to date. 134 brave men…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 23-28, 2024! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year!…

Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge

RELEASE: SOMO prepares for 18th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge and Polar Bear Strut 5k

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The 18th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Brave men and women from around the area will don Hawaiian-themed costumes…