Area Contact Information
We've moved effective April 2025!
9237 Ward Parkway, Suite 306
Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone: 816.535.9610
Fax: 816.535.9611
Area Staff:
Meg Ward, Program Director
Christina McDonough Hunt, Development Director
Katie Balint, Unified Champions Schools Manager
Counties served:
Bates, Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte
Area Sponsors
KC Metro Area events
KC Metro/ North Area Softball
Team entries and physical renewals are due Thursday, June 19. Interested in Volunteering? Click HERE! Questions? KC Metro Area Teams – please direct questions and entries to Meg Ward: ward@somo.org…
KC METRO Informational Club Meeting
BIG NEWS FROM SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSOURI! We’re thrilled to announce a NEW and EXCITING addition — FOUR amazing CLUBS just for you! Whether you’re looking to get active, get creative, or give back…
KC Metro Area Tennis Clinic
Interested in learning more about the amazing sport of Tennis? Join us on Thursday, July 24 for a SOMO KC Metro Area Tennis Clinic hosted by United States Tennis Association…
KC Area Bocce
Team entries and physicals due Thursday, July 10. Interested in Volunteering? Click HERE! Questions? Please contact Meg Ward: ward@somo.org
KC Metro/ North Area Golf
Team entries and physicals due Wednesday, July 16. KC Teams – please send rosters to Meg Ward. North Area Teams – please rosters to Mitch Curran.
Missouri State Fair Cover the Cruiser
Join Special Olympics Missouri at the Missouri State Fair! We’ll provide the post-its and pens, you provide the positive thoughts and gratitude! Come show your support and cover law enforcement…
SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines
SOMO Scoop: July
Stay informed and inspired with this month’s updates in the July SOMO Scoop Newsletter! Featured Sponsor From the CEO “My dad always told me growing up, ‘Focus on what you…
SOMO Sum Ups: June 24-30
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Team Missouri USA Games Selection Camp: June 22-27 The 2025 Team Missouri…
SOMO Sum Ups: June 17-23
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! LETR Let’s Get Physical: Saturday, June 21 The Missouri State Highway Patrol…
SOMO’s Fifth Annual Evening with Andy Reid Scores Big!
Our fifth annual Evening with Andy Reid was a tremendous success! More than 300 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) supporters gathered at Arrowhead Stadium on June 4 to celebrate our mission…
SOMO Sum Ups: June 10-16
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Central Area Pickleball Tournament: Saturday, June 14 Thank you to everyone who…
SOMO Sum Ups: May 20- June 9
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Train for Life Fitness Programs Our Train for Life fitness program continues…
Special Olympics Missouri to partner with 15 and the Mahomies to send athletes to 2026 USA Games
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is proud to announce a collaboration with Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his foundation,15 and the Mahomies, to help support…
RELEASE: Missouri Law Enforcement Unites for 40th Annual Torch Run to Support Special Olympics
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Law enforcement officers from across Missouri are set to participate in the 40th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR), a significant statewide initiative supporting Special Olympics…
