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2024 Gary Brimer Sports Camp: Day 3

June 20, 2024 / Comments Off on 2024 Gary Brimer Sports Camp: Day 3

Wednesday June 19, 2024- Day Three Lynna Hodgson (athlete leader/PR assistant) — This morning I didn’t want to wake up when my alarm went off. But I got up and…

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2024 Gary Brimer Sports Camp: Day 2

June 19, 2024 / Comments Off on 2024 Gary Brimer Sports Camp: Day 2

Tuesday June  18, 2024 Lynna Hodgson (athlete leader/PR assistant) — I woke up before the alarm agin.  I did my morning routine. I had breakfast with a group of friends and then got…

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Ladies Night Out Piccadilly: A Recap of Community, Charity, and Celebration

May 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Ladies Night Out Piccadilly: A Recap of Community, Charity, and Celebration

Our annual Ladies Night Out Piccadilly events in both St. Joseph and Jefferson City are cherished opportunities for our community to come together for an evening of food, drink, camaraderie,…

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University of Missouri Students and Love Coffee Host Unified Game Night for Special Olympics Missouri Athletes

April 26, 2024 / Comments Off on University of Missouri Students and Love Coffee Host Unified Game Night for Special Olympics Missouri Athletes

Over the weekend, University of Missouri students from Pi Kappa Phi and Love Coffee joined forces for a heartwarming event benefiting Special Olympics Missouri athletes. The collaboration brought together individuals…

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Special Olympics Missouri Hosts Memorable Evening of Excellence

April 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Special Olympics Missouri Hosts Memorable Evening of Excellence

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) made history with its inaugural Evening of Excellence event in the Southwest Area on Thursday, April 4, 2024. The evening was filled with touching moments, inspiring…

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Spring ALPs Weekend 2024 Recap: Empowering Athletes at TLC

April 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Spring ALPs Weekend 2024 Recap: Empowering Athletes at TLC

From April 12th to 14th, the Training for Life Campus (TLC) played host to a vibrant gathering of athletes, mentors, volunteers, and supporters for the 2024 Spring Athlete Leadership Programs…

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Odessa, Poplar Bluff and Rolla earn School of Character Awards of Merit

March 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Odessa, Poplar Bluff and Rolla earn School of Character Awards of Merit

CARTHAGE – The Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC), one of Special Olympics Missouri’s (SOMO) Statewide Partners, hosted its State Convention at Carthage High School, March 15-16. Student leaders from…

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SOMO athletes excel at State Indoor Games

March 19, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO athletes excel at State Indoor Games

ST. CHARLES – The 2024 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Indoor Games brought more than 1,500 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to St. Charles, March…

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RELEASE: 17th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge raises more than $56,000 for SOMO

March 13, 2024 / Comments Off on RELEASE: 17th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge raises more than $56,000 for SOMO

COLUMBIA – The 17th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge on March 9 at Bass Pro Shops was a splashing success, raising more than $56,000 to date. A total 193 brave men…

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Release: 17th Annual Kirksville Polar Plunge raises $18,500 for SOMO

March 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Release: 17th Annual Kirksville Polar Plunge raises $18,500 for SOMO

KIRKSVILLE – The 17th Annual Kirksville Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 2 at Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville was a splashing success, raising $18,500 to date. A total 72…

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