Fundraisers

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.

This "unbearable" event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters that Missouri has to offer. We have 11 different locations across the state. Click here for more info.

The Rally with Big Red promotion is a partnership between SOMO and Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. We have a line of apparel with his caricature on it. Items include T-shirts, hoodies, and hats. Click here for more info.

Thanks to the Missouri Automobile Dealers Association, this yearly raffle consistently raises more than $100,000 for local SOMO athletes. In 2020, we raffled off a 2020 GMC Canyon 4x4 truck AND a Yamaha watercraft as well. Click here for more info.

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. Proceeds go to our Athlete Sports Camp. 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 an annual 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. 

Every fall, the Clayton Police Dept., hosts the annual Special Olympics 5k alongside the St. Louis Track Club's annual half marathon. 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. 

During the month of June, Casey’s General Stores and Coca-Cola are teaming up to raise awareness and funds for the more than 16,900 athletes of Special Olympics Missouri. 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. 

In honor of Southeast Area athlete Scott Wright, this cornhole tournament raises money for Special Olympics athletes in the Cape Girardeau area.