Athlete Leadership
St. Louis Metro Area – We were pleased to have the opportunity on April 1st to offer a Challenge Day to our friends at Woodward Elementary School in the St.…
North Area – The North Area held a Training 4 Life workout on Thursday at the B-Fit Training facility. The session provided participants with an opportunity to take part in…
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) supporters gathered on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Training for Life Campus for our Annual Awards Banquet, an afternoon dedicated to celebrating…
Jared was surprised with the honor on Thursday, Oct. 23, during a special celebration at Jared’s Jams surrounded by his family, friends, and coworkers. Jared’s journey with Special Olympics began…
From June 27-29, Special Olympics Missouri hosted the 2025 Athlete Leadership University (ALPs) at the Mexico Military Academy, bringing together 34 dedicated athletes for an unforgettable weekend of learning, growth,…
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Team Missouri USA Games Selection Camp: June 22-27 The 2025 Team Missouri…
This past week, the Missouri delegation traveled to Washington, D.C., for Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day, where we had the incredible opportunity to advocate for the athletes and programs that…
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…
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…
From September 27-29, we hosted the 2024 Special Olympics Missouri Athlete Leadership University (ALPs) weekend, and it was a truly unforgettable experience! With 31 dedicated athletes in attendance, along with…