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Joplin Polar Plunge Raises Over $12,800 for SOMO Athletes

November 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Joplin Polar Plunge Raises Over $12,800 for SOMO Athletes

The Joplin community came together for another exhilarating Polar Plunge event, raising an impressive $12,860.34 for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO). With over 50 brave plungers, this year’s event, held at…

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Celebrating 10 Years of Inclusion and Fun: Superhero Bocce 2024 Recap

October 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Celebrating 10 Years of Inclusion and Fun: Superhero Bocce 2024 Recap

This year, we celebrated a decade of fun, competition, and community spirit at the Superhero Bocce Tournament! The event marked our 10th anniversary, and it was nothing short of spectacular.…

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Empowering Student-Athletes: SOMO School Series Health and Fitness Initiatives

October 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Empowering Student-Athletes: SOMO School Series Health and Fitness Initiatives

The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) School Series recently hosted an exciting lineup of health-focused activities aimed at promoting student-athlete well-being and physical fitness. These events were a mix of interactive…

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Release: Marquette High School named National Banner Unified Champion School

September 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Release: Marquette High School named National Banner Unified Champion School

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce Marquette High School has been named an official National Banner Unified Champion School for its commitment to inclusion.…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 30-Feb. 5

February 5, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 23-28, 2024! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year!…

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RELEASE: SOMO gears up for 19th Annual St. Joseph Polar Plunge

January 30, 2024 / Comments Off on RELEASE: SOMO gears up for 19th Annual St. Joseph Polar Plunge

ST. JOSEPH – The 19th Annual St. Joseph Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24. Brave men and women from around the area will don Hawaiian-themed costumes and…

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RELEASE: Joplin Polar Plunge raises more than $10,600 for Special Olympics Missouri

November 6, 2023 / Comments Off on RELEASE: Joplin Polar Plunge raises more than $10,600 for Special Olympics Missouri

JOPLIN – The Joplin Polar Plunge on Nov. 4 at Rivers Bend Family Resort was a splashing success, raising $10,640.50 to date. A total 48 brave men and women from…

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SOMO Sum Ups: July 17-24

July 24, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: July 17-24

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from July 17-24. Statewide Tip-a-Cop: July 17-21 Last week was our annual Statewide Tip-a-Cop! At different…

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Laurence Bowers welcomes SOMO athletes to annual basketball camp

July 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Laurence Bowers welcomes SOMO athletes to annual basketball camp

COLUMBIA – Former MU basketball star Laurence Bowers teamed up with Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) at his 9th annual Camp Bowers at the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse, July 10-12. Bowers provided…

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SOMO puts on unforgettable State Summer Games in Columbia

June 5, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO puts on unforgettable State Summer Games in Columbia

COLUMBIA – From setting personal records to rocking it out at the dance, Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athletes made the most of their time at the 2023 State Summer Games.…

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