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SOMO Advocates for Unity at Disability Rights Day at the Missouri State Capitol

February 26, 2025 / Comments Off on SOMO Advocates for Unity at Disability Rights Day at the Missouri State Capitol

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) proudly participated in Disability Rights Day at the Missouri State Capitol! This annual event brings together advocates, organizations, and individuals from across the state to champion the…

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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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SOMO Sum Ups: December 10-16

December 17, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: December 10-16

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from December 10-16, 2024! Southwest Area Bowling: Thursday, December 12 The Southwest Area Bowling event took place…

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2024 State Outdoor Games: A Celebration of Sport, Health, and Community

November 13, 2024 / Comments Off on 2024 State Outdoor Games: A Celebration of Sport, Health, and Community

The 2024 State Outdoor Games were a remarkable success, offering not only exciting athletic competition but also an immersive health and wellness experience through our Healthy Athletes program. With approximately…

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SOMO Sum Ups: June 11-17

June 18, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: June 11-17

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from June 11-17, 2024! Cops on the Coop: St. Peters and Creve Coeur Police Departments Team Up…

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SOMO Hosts Third Annual Unified Champion Schools Unified Basketball Competition

February 19, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO Hosts Third Annual Unified Champion Schools Unified Basketball Competition

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted the third annual Unified Champion Schools Unified Basketball competition Feb. 8 and Feb. 15 at the Training for Life Campus. The Unified…

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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 changes lives at 2023 State Outdoor Games

October 18, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO changes lives at 2023 State Outdoor Games

JEFFERSON CITY – The 2023 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Outdoor Games brought out the best in more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state,…

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SOMO supporters come together for first-ever Kansas City Block Party

July 24, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO supporters come together for first-ever Kansas City Block Party

KANSAS CITY – More than 600 people came out to support Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) at the first-ever Kansas City Block Party on Saturday, July 22. The inaugural event was…

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SOMO hosts fun-filled 27th Annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at Training for Life Campus

June 23, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO hosts fun-filled 27th Annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at Training for Life Campus

JEFFERSON CITY – 68 Special Olympics Missouri athletes, including 33 newcomers, had an amazing experience at the 27th Annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at the Training for Life Campus, June…

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