Fundraisers

This "unbearable" event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters that Missouri has to offer. We have 10 different locations across the state. Click here for more info.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is both a group of fundraising events all year-long and a yearly run that ends at State Summer Games. The group of law enforcement officers raises more than $1 million every year for Special Olympics Missouri athletes through many events you see right here on this page. Click here for more info.

Our Gold Medal Gala is held in St. Louis every year! We hope to see you in 2023!

The Evening with Andy Reid is an annual fundraiser at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City! We hope to see you at our 2023 event!

Thanks to the Missouri Automobile Dealers Association, this yearly raffle consistently raises more than $100,000 for local SOMO athletes.

A couple of times per year, local officers across the state volunteer to wait tables at your favorite restaurants. Your tips will go to support Special Olympics Missouri's sports training and athletic competition for more than 16,900 individuals. Click here for more info.

The Dare to Dream Charity Golf Tournament in the KC Metro Area takes place every summer. Golfers will enjoy a great day at one of the area’s most prestigious golf courses. Click here for more info.

An annual fall event in Jefferson City, this fundraiser pairs community members with local SOMO athletes for a double-elimination bocce tournament. Click here for more info.

The Truck Convoy is a fundraiser in Joplin, Mo., for Special Olympics Missouri where truckers from all over the country descend upon southwest Missouri to take part in a truck show, convoy, and live auction. Click here for more info. 

We have two different piccadillies (also known as Ladies Night Out) for you to take part in -- one in the spring (St. Joseph) and one in the fall (Jefferson City). Click here for more info. 

The Shamrock 5k is a Fun Run/Walk benefiting Special Olympics Missouri North Area every St. Patrick's Day. It is a joint event between local law enforcement and Special Olympics. Click here for more info.

Jimmie's Miles for Medals Dice Run is a motorcycle ride benefiting Special Olympics KC Metro and its 1,850 athletes. This is a fundraiser run by the Special Olympics Missouri Fan Clubs of Kansas City. 

Cop on a Rooftop events are in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run. A restaurant or business allows law enforcement officers to take shifts on top of their buildings to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics Missouri. Click here for more info.

Angling for Athletes is a fishing tournament and fundraiser put on by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G in the fall at Bull Shoals Lake. 

We hosted our first-ever Strikers for SOMO Bowling Tournament in October 2022! This event provided a unique opportunity to raise awareness for Special Olympics Missouri, show the abilities of our athletes, and share our message of unity and inclusion through the sport of bowling. We can't wait to see everyone in 2023!

In honor of Special Olympics Missouri athlete Scott Wright, this cornhole tournament raises money for Special Olympics Missouri's Southeast Area athletes.

Join Special Olympics Missouri and Southeast Enterprises as we celebrate the arts by attending our annual Picture Me Perfect Art Crawl!

Our annual Fall Tree Sale features more than 100 different types of trees! We can't wait to see you at our 2023 event!

This event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling in our Glow with SOMO 5K in Rolla!

This FREE event is open to the entire community to enjoy! Every year, medical professionals from across the area provide life-changing health screenings at our Training for Life Campus!

Come support Special Olympics Missouri at our Kansas City Block Party! We'll have free games, entertainment, food trucks, vendors and SO much more!

Special Olympics Missouri began its partnership with Topgolf in 2023. In 2024, Topgolf will officially become the first branded, medaled event in Special Olympics history! Special Olympics’ Topgolf competition will consist of individuals and Unified Sports® teams competing in our namesake game.

Special Olympics Missouri began its relationship with Chicken N Pickle in 2023. This amazing partnership has already made a huge impact on SOMO athletes!