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SOMO’s Fifth Annual Evening with Andy Reid Scores Big!

June 17, 2025 / Comments Off on SOMO’s Fifth Annual Evening with Andy Reid Scores Big!

Our fifth annual Evening with Andy Reid was a tremendous success! More than 300 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) supporters gathered at Arrowhead Stadium on June 4 to celebrate our mission…

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Missouri May Soon Recognize Special Olympics Unified Track and Field as Emerging High School Sport

April 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Missouri May Soon Recognize Special Olympics Unified Track and Field as Emerging High School Sport

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — In a major stride toward inclusive education and athletic equity, Special Olympics Unified Track and Field has been officially recommended as an emerging sport in Missouri…

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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…

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Release: Springfield to Host 2025 Special Olympics Missouri State Outdoor Games

January 9, 2025 / Comments Off on Release: Springfield to Host 2025 Special Olympics Missouri State Outdoor Games

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is thrilled to announce that Springfield, MO, will host this year’s State Outdoor Games from October 17-19, 2025. With more than 1,000 athletes,…

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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…

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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…

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Celebrating Excellence: Special Olympics Missouri’s 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet

November 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Celebrating Excellence: Special Olympics Missouri’s 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet

JEFFERSON CITY – The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) community came together on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to celebrate its 2024 Hall of Fame Class and honor the outstanding achievements of…

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1st Annual Tailgates and Touchdowns: A Unified Victory

November 21, 2024 / Comments Off on 1st Annual Tailgates and Touchdowns: A Unified Victory

Rain may have changed our plans, but it didn’t dampen the spirit of the 1st Annual Tailgates and Touchdowns event! Originally planned as an outdoor event, we adapted to the…

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Show Me MO Fashion Show 2024: A Community Coming Together

November 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Show Me MO Fashion Show 2024: A Community Coming Together

The inaugural Show Me MO Fashion Show, hosted by Special Olympics Missouri, was an evening filled with style, community spirit, and heartwarming moments. Partnering with the vibrant Kansas City community,…

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2024 STRIKERS FOR SOMO TOURNAMENT: A STRIKE FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

November 15, 2024 / Comments Off on 2024 STRIKERS FOR SOMO TOURNAMENT: A STRIKE FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

The 2024 STRIKERS FOR SOMO TOURNAMENT was a fantastic event filled with competition, camaraderie, and a community spirit that brought everyone together for a great cause! Hosted at the Strikers…

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