Area Contact Information
9150 E 41st Ter, Suite 213
Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816.535.9610
Fax: 816.535.9611
Area Staff:
Meg Ward, Program Director
Christina McDonough Hunt, Development Director
Counties served:
Bates, Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte
KC Metro Area events

2023 State Summer Games
The 2023 State Summer Games will take place in Columbia from June 2nd, 2023 through June 4th, 2023. Times and Locations TBA. For more information contact Luke Lamb at lamb@somo.org

Lunch & Learn – KC Metro
Connect with the KC Metro area and learn more about SOMO! Whether you are a business, organization, or an individual who is interested in knowing more, please join us for…

KC Sports Experience
The KC Sports Experience is an opportunity for athletes across Kansas City to fine tune their skills or learn new skills in the sports of Soccer, Flag Football, Pickleball, Basketball,…

KC Sports Experience
The KC Sports Experience is an opportunity for athletes across Kansas City to fine tune their skills or learn new skills in the sports of Soccer, Flag Football, Pickleball, Basketball,…

Gary Brimer Sports Camp
Gary Brimer Sports Camp gives athletes a chance to experience several different sports while also learning important life skills. In addition to sports opportunities, athletes have the opportunity to learn…

Lunch & Learn – KC Metro
Connect with the KC Metro area and learn more about SOMO! Whether you are a business, organization, or an individual who is interested in knowing more, please join us for…

KC Metro/ North Area Softball
Team entries and physical renewals are due Thursday, June 15. Questions? Contact Meg Ward: ward@somo.org VOLUNTEERS needed! REGISTER HERE to volunteer at Area Softball!

State Pickleball Championship
PICKLEBALL IS HERE! We are excited to hold SOMO’s inaugural State Pickleball Tournament in Jefferson City on Saturday, July 15th, 2023! More details to come. Contact Luke Lamb at lamb@somo.org…
KC Metro Area blog posts

RELEASE: SOMO preps for 19th Annual Kansas City Polar Plunge
KANSAS CITY – The 19th Annual Kansas City Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, Jan. 28. Brave men and women from around the area will don disco-themed costumes and…

SOMO Weekend Recap: Dec. 14-18
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Dec. 14-18, 2022! Unified Christmas Party – Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 88 students and staff…

SOMO Weekend Recap: Dec. 8-11
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Dec. 8-11, 2022! Lexington Local Basketball Tournament – Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 SOMO hosted a…

SOMO announces Drive it Home Raffle winner and honors law enforcement
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted its 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Celebration Lunch at the Training for Life Campus on Friday, Dec. 9. This event helped…

SOMO announces six area finalists for Drive it Home Raffle
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is one step closer to naming a grand prize winner for the 2022 Drive it Home Raffle! Each of SOMO’s six area offices…

Patrick Mahomes honors Special Olympics Missouri at Third Annual 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Gala
KANSAS CITY – Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes honored Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) and many other charities at the Third Annual 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Gala on Tuesday,…

SOMO to announce Drive it Home Raffle winner and honor law enforcement at Law Enforcement Torch Run Celebration Lunch
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to host its 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run Celebration Lunch at the Training for Life Campus on Friday, Dec. 9. This…

Lynna’s Log: Built Strong Powerlifting Meet
Special Olympics Missouri athlete leader Lynna Hodgson blogged about her recent experience at the Built Strong Powerlifting Meet in Overland Park, Kan. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. You can see…