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Special Olympics Missouri Announces Exciting Changes to Basketball and Bowling Competitions

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Big changes are coming to Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), and they’re all about creating more opportunities, more competition, and more excitement for our incredible athletes! Starting…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 11-17

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Squad: Tuesday, March 11 On March 11, athletes of all ages…

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Jersey Mike’s to support SOMO during 15th Annual Month of Giving

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is joining forces with 4 Jersey Mike’s Subs in Missouri for the 15th Annual March “Month of Giving” campaign to support local charities. Customers can donate to SOMO in March…

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18th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge raises more than $63,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

COLUMBIA – The 18th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge on March 8 at Finger Lakes State Park was a splashing success, raising more than $63,000 to date. A total of 200…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 4-10

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, March 4 Our 5-Week Unified…

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10th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge raises $55,190 for Special Olympics Missouri

SPRINGFIELD – The 10th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 1 at Ski Shack was a splashing success, raising $55,190 to date. A total 8 Super Plungers and 140…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 25- March 3

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, February 25 This 5-Week Unified…

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SOMO Athletes Make History in the 2025 Kansas City Super Plunge

Two dedicated Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athletes, Anna McDaniel and John Eckart, took their commitment to the next level by participating in the Super Plunge—an extreme test of endurance where…

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Marquette High School Celebrates National Banner Recognition as a Unified Champion School

Jefferson City – Marquette High School recently celebrated its official recognition as a National Banner Unified Champion School, a prestigious honor awarded by Special Olympics North America. This designation is…

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30th Annual Polar Plunge raises $226,737 for Special Olympics Missouri

LAKE OF THE OZARKS – The 30th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge this past Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Lake of the Ozarks was a splashing success, raising…

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SOMO Scoop Newsletter: March

Stay informed and inspired with this month’s updates in the March SOMO Scoop Newsletter! Statewide Polar Plunge This year’s Polar Plunges have been a huge success across the state! Click…

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SOMO Advocates for Unity at Disability Rights Day at the Missouri State Capitol

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) proudly participated in Disability Rights Day at the Missouri State Capitol! This annual event brings together advocates, organizations, and individuals from across the state to champion the…