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
2025 State Summer Games
The 2025 State Summer Games will take place in Kirksville, MO from May 30-June 1, 2025. For the most updated schedule, visit somo.org/summergames. For more information contact Craig Hall at…
KC Sports Experience
Join us for our 3rd Annual KC Sports Experience in collaboration with the Police Athletic League of Kansas City (PAL)! FREE 2-Day Sports Camp involving Soccer, Flag Football, Bocce, Volleyball,…
Rescheduled: SOMO Day with KC Panthers
We have rescheduled this event to Saturday, June 14! Old Information: Minor League Pro Football team, KC Panthers are thrilled to be promoting SOMO/ SOMO Athletes are their upcoming game…
KC Area Pickleball
Team entries and physicals due Thursday, June 5. Interested in Volunteering? Click HERE! Questions? Please contact Meg Ward: ward@somo.org
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 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
SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines
SOMO Scoop Newsletter: December
Stay informed and inspired with this month’s updates in the December SOMO Scoop Newsletter! Statewide Polar Plunge Registration for the 2025 Polar Plunge is officially open! Join us for the…
Celebrating Excellence: Special Olympics Missouri’s 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet
JEFFERSON CITY – The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) community came together on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to celebrate its 2024 Hall of Fame Class and honor the outstanding achievements of…
SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 19-25
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 19-25, 2024! Chiefs Cheerleader “Meet & Greet”: Tuesday, November 19 On November 19, SOMO Cheer…
SOMO Sum Ups: November 12-18
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 12-18, 2024! Show Me MO Fashion Show: Tuesday, November 12 On November 12, SOMO hosted…
Show Me MO Fashion Show 2024: A Community Coming Together
The inaugural Show Me MO Fashion Show, hosted by Special Olympics Missouri, was an evening filled with style, community spirit, and heartwarming moments. Partnering with the vibrant Kansas City community,…
SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 5-11
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 5-11, 2024! KC Unified Pickleball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, November 5 The final night of…
SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 29- Nov.4
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 29- November 4, 2024! KC Unified Pickleball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, October 29 Our 4-week…
SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 22-28
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 22-28, 2024! KC Unified Pickleball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, October 22 Week two of our…
