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Poplar Bluff earns School of Character Award of Merit for second straight year
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri presented its 2023 School of Character Awards at the 75th annual Missouri Association of Student Councils Convention at Jefferson City High School on March…

SOMO Sum Ups: March 14-20
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 14-20, 2023! Young Athlete Program- Wednesday, March 15 Special Olympics Young Athletes is an…

SOMO recognizes standout health volunteers with Golisano Health Leadership Awards
The Golisano Health Leadership Award is the highest honor that Special Olympics awards in health to organizations and individuals. The award recognizes individuals and organizations making significant contributions to Special Olympics’…

SOMO’s first 10 Polar Plunges of 2023 raise more than $870,400
Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce our first 10 Polar Plunges of 2023 have raised more than $870,400! And there’s still time to donate at somo.org/plunge! In total,…

3 in ’23 Super Plungers raise $78,505 for SOMO
Seven outstanding Plungers completed all three Super Plunges during the 2023 season! These participants braved the semi-frozen winter waters of Kansas City, Lake of the Ozarks and Springfield by Plunging…

RELEASE: 16th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge raises more than $61,000 for SOMO
COLUMBIA – The 16th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge on March 11 at Bass Pro Shops Lake was a splashing success, raising $61,005.96 to date. A total 203 brave men and…

SOMO Sum Ups: March 7-13
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 7-13, 2023! Young Athlete Program-Southwest Early Childhood- Tuesday, March 7, Wednesday, March 8 and…

RELEASE: 8th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge raises $64,320 for SOMO
SPRINGFIELD – The 8th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 4 at Ski Shack was a splashing success, raising $36,630 to date. A total of 141 brave men and…

SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 28- March 6
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Feb. 28- March 6, 2023! Unified Intramural Basketball- Tuesday, Feb. 28 A night of Unified…

RELEASE: 17th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge raises $62,510 for SOMO
CAPE GIRARDEAU – The 17th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge on Feb. 25 was a splashing success, raising $62,510 to date. A total of 143 brave men and women from…