Athlete Leadership
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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from September 24-30, 2024! Concordia Local Bowling Tournament: Thursday, September 26 Great job to all the athletes…
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Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from May 14-20, 2024! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: May 14-20 We always have exciting events going on at the…
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WASHINGTON D.C. – From Feb. 5-6, six delegates from Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) attended Special Olympics’ annual “Capitol Hill Day” in Washington, D.C. to spread the good news of their…
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