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SOMO Sum ups Mar. 23rd – Apr. 3rd

April 8, 2026 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum ups Mar. 23rd – Apr. 3rd

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.…

SOMO Sum ups Mar. 3rd – Mar. 9th

March 11, 2026 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum ups Mar. 3rd – Mar. 9th

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…

Where Inclusion Shines: Highlights from the 2025 Special Olympics Missouri Awards Banquet

December 4, 2025 / Comments Off on Where Inclusion Shines: Highlights from the 2025 Special Olympics Missouri Awards Banquet

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…

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce the induction of Jared Niemeyer into the SOMO Hall of Fame.

October 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce the induction of Jared Niemeyer into the SOMO Hall of Fame.

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…

2025 Athlete Leadership University: Empowering Athletes with New Skills and Memories

July 11, 2025 / Comments Off on 2025 Athlete Leadership University: Empowering Athletes with New Skills and Memories

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,…

SOMO Sum Ups: June 24-30

June 30, 2025 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: June 24-30

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…

Missouri Delegation Advocates for Inclusion at Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day

February 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Missouri Delegation Advocates for Inclusion at Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day

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…

Athletes’ Creativity Shines in My Cause My Cleats Collaboration with George Karlaftis

December 13, 2024 / Comments Off on Athletes’ Creativity Shines in My Cause My Cleats Collaboration with George Karlaftis

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 Chiefs’ George Karlaftis Chooses Special Olympics Missouri for NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats” Campaign

November 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Kansas City Chiefs’ George Karlaftis Chooses Special Olympics Missouri for NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats” Campaign

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…

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…