Posts by Andrew Kauffman
Law enforcement raises more than $13,000 for SOMO during 5th annual Cop on a Rooftop event
The 5th annual Cop on a Rooftop event was a huge success at nine participating Dunkin’s across Missouri on Friday, May 19. This year’s event raised more than $13,000 for…
Read MoreRELEASE: Missouri law enforcement gets set for 38th annual Torch Run
JEFFERSON CITY – The Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), founded by the Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA) 37 years ago, will begin on May 22 and…
Read MoreRELEASE: SOMO seeks volunteers for upcoming 2023 State Summer Games
COLUMBIA – The 2023 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Summer Games will bring more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to Columbia, June 2-4.…
Read MoreSOMO athlete co-announces NFL Draft pick in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY – Special Olympics Missouri athlete Richard Scott and Special Olympics Kansas athlete Josh Alters co-announced the Minnesota Vikings pick on Day 3 of the NFL Draft in Kansas…
Read MoreSOMO athletes have a blast at NFL Community Clinics Day at the NFL Draft
KANSAS CITY – Dozens of Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athletes had the opportunity to participate in an NFL Community Clinics Day event on Wednesday, April 26 at the 2023 NFL…
Read MoreRELEASE: Special Olympics Missouri and Special Olympics Kansas athletes to announce pick at 2023 NFL Draft
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Special Olympics Missouri and Special Olympics Kansas are very excited to announce an athlete from each program will be co-announcing a pick on Day 3 of…
Read MoreSOMO hosts Unified Track Meet for seven Mid-Missouri schools at Training for Life Campus
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted a Unified Track and Field Meet for seven Mid-Missouri schools on Friday, April 14, 2023. Mexico, California, Camdenton, Eldon, Jefferson City, Capital…
Read MoreSOMO athletes flourish during ALPs University Weekend
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted its semi-annual ALPs University Weekend at the Training for Life Campus, March 31 through April 2. ALPs stands for Athlete Leadership Programs.…
Read MoreSOMO 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…
Read MorePoplar 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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