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RELEASE: Joplin Polar Plunge raises more than $10,600 for Special Olympics Missouri

JOPLIN – The Joplin Polar Plunge on Nov. 4 at Rivers Bend Family Resort was a splashing success, raising $10,640.50 to date. A total 48 brave men and women from…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 24-30

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 24-30, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: October 24-27 Last week was the last full week of October events at the Training for Life Campus. Thank…

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9th Annual Denim & Diamonds Ladies Night Out raises $11,309 for SOMO athletes

JEFFERSON CITY- Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted another successful Denim & Diamonds Ladies Night Out event on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Training for Life Campus! Around 150 participants came out…

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SOMO Sum Ups: October 17-23

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 17-23, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: October 17-20 Last week was another great week of Training for Life Campus events! Be sure to attend our…

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SOMO hosts Unified Flag Football Tournaments at Training for Life Campus

JEFFERSON CITY – Several local schools from across Mid-Missouri came together to compete in Unified flag football at the Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) Training for Life Campus, Oct. 19-20, 2023.…

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SOMO raises funds at Second Annual Picture Me Perfect Art Crawl presented by Zoetis

KANSAS CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) and Southeast Enterprises teamed up to host the Second Annual Picture Me Perfect Art Crawl presented by Zoetis in Brookside on Sunday, Oct.…

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SOMO to award KRCG-TV with Eunice Kennedy Shriver Award of Excellence

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) surprised KRCG-TV’s longtime chief meteorologist Zach Paul with some big news during the State Outdoor Games’ Opening Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 13 at…

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SOMO changes lives at 2023 State Outdoor Games

JEFFERSON CITY – The 2023 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Outdoor Games brought out the best in more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state,…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 10-16

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 10-16, 2023! St. Louis Public Schools Bowling Tournament: Tuesday, October 10 The St. Louis Public Schools hosted a Bowling…

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Release: SOMO gets set to host Joplin Polar Plunge

JOPLIN – The Joplin Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4. Brave men and women from around the area will don disco-themed costumes and swimwear and take “polar”…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 3-9

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 3-9, 2023! Smoothie King Polar Plunge Fundraiser: Tuesday, October 3 Thank you to everyone who joined us at…

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Release: Three more Missouri schools named National Banner Unified Champion Schools

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is so excited to announce three more schools in Missouri have been named National Banner Unified Champion Schools. Congratulations to Odessa High School,…