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Jersey Mike’s to support SOMO during 15th Annual Month of Giving

March 12, 2025 / Comments Off on Jersey Mike’s to support SOMO during 15th Annual Month of Giving

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is joining forces with 4 Jersey Mike’s Subs in Missouri for the 15th Annual March “Month of Giving” campaign to support local charities. Customers can donate to SOMO in March…

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18th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge raises more than $63,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

March 12, 2025 / Comments Off on 18th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge raises more than $63,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

COLUMBIA – The 18th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge on March 8 at Finger Lakes State Park was a splashing success, raising more than $63,000 to date. A total of 200…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 4-10

March 11, 2025 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: March 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, March 4 Our 5-Week Unified…

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10th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge raises $55,190 for Special Olympics Missouri

March 7, 2025 / Comments Off on 10th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge raises $55,190 for Special Olympics Missouri

SPRINGFIELD – The 10th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 1 at Ski Shack was a splashing success, raising $55,190 to date. A total 8 Super Plungers and 140…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 25- March 3

March 4, 2025 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 25- March 3

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 25 This 5-Week Unified…

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SOMO Athletes Make History in the 2025 Kansas City Super Plunge

March 3, 2025 / Comments Off on SOMO Athletes Make History in the 2025 Kansas City Super Plunge

Two dedicated Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athletes, Anna McDaniel and John Eckart, took their commitment to the next level by participating in the Super Plunge—an extreme test of endurance where…

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Marquette High School Celebrates National Banner Recognition as a Unified Champion School

March 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Marquette High School Celebrates National Banner Recognition as a Unified Champion School

Jefferson City – Marquette High School recently celebrated its official recognition as a National Banner Unified Champion School, a prestigious honor awarded by Special Olympics North America. This designation is…

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30th Annual Polar Plunge raises $226,737 for Special Olympics Missouri

March 3, 2025 / Comments Off on 30th Annual Polar Plunge raises $226,737 for Special Olympics Missouri

LAKE OF THE OZARKS – The 30th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge this past Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Lake of the Ozarks was a splashing success, raising…

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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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