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Recap: 2024 Special Olympics Missouri Athlete Leadership University (ALPs) Weekend

October 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Recap: 2024 Special Olympics Missouri Athlete Leadership University (ALPs) Weekend

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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SOMO Sum Ups: September 24-30

October 1, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: September 24-30

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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SOMO Sum Ups: May 14-20

May 21, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: May 14-20

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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SOMO delegation advocates for continued support and funding on Capitol Hill Day

February 12, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO delegation advocates for continued support and funding on Capitol Hill Day

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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RELEASE: SOMO inducts 2023 Hall of Fame Class and announces annual award winners

November 20, 2023 / Comments Off on RELEASE: SOMO inducts 2023 Hall of Fame Class and announces annual award winners

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) inducted its 2023 Hall of Fame Class and honored several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and financial partners at the 2023…

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SOMO athlete and employee Allen Tobin shares inspiring health story at APHA Conference

November 15, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO athlete and employee Allen Tobin shares inspiring health story at APHA Conference

ATLANTA – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athlete and employee Allen Tobin shared his inspiring health story on a global stage during the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and…

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SOMO hosts successful Fall ALPs University Weekend

September 24, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO hosts successful Fall ALPs University Weekend

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted another successful Fall ALPs University Weekend, Sept. 22-24, 2023 at the Training for Life Campus. “I like to help people, which is…

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SOMO athlete co-announces NFL Draft pick in Kansas City

May 1, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO 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…

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RELEASE: Special Olympics Missouri and Special Olympics Kansas athletes to announce pick at 2023 NFL Draft

April 25, 2023 / Comments Off on RELEASE: 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…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 28 – April 3

April 3, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: March 28 – April 3

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 28 – April 3, 2023! Unified Intramural Basketball- Tuesday, March 28 A night of…

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