Athlete Leadership
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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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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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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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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