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Release: 21st Annual Kansas City Polar Plunge raises over $174,000 for Special Olympics Missouri
KANSAS CITY – The 21st Annual Kansas City Polar Plunge on Jan. 25, 2025, at Longview Lake Swim Beach was a splashing success, raising $127,202 to date. A total of…
SOMO Sum Ups: Jan 21-27
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Southwest Local Basketball: Tuesday, January 23Webb City High School hosted the Southwest…
SOMO Sum Ups: New Year Edition
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that kicked off the new year! Southwest Area Basketball: Saturday, January 11 It’s basketball season at Special…
Release: Springfield to Host 2025 Special Olympics Missouri State Outdoor Games
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is thrilled to announce that Springfield, MO, will host this year’s State Outdoor Games from October 17-19, 2025. With more than 1,000 athletes,…
SOMO Sum Ups: December 10-16
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from December 10-16, 2024! Southwest Area Bowling: Thursday, December 12 The Southwest Area Bowling event took place…
Athletes’ Creativity Shines in My Cause My Cleats Collaboration with George Karlaftis
This year’s My Cause My Cleats initiative brought together creativity, advocacy, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Special Olympics athletes. Partnering with Kansas City Chiefs player George Karlaftis, the program allowed…
Celebrating Dedication: 2024 John Michael Letz Award Winner
On December 6, 2024, the Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) community gathered at the Training for Life Campus to celebrate a year of incredible achievements, capped off by the presentation of…
2024 Drive it Home Raffle Winner
This year’s Drive it Home Raffle, which began in June, raised more than $124,000. The annual raffle is powered by the Missouri Automobile Dealers Association and LETR for SOMO. Since…
SOMO Sum Ups: December 3-9
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from December 3-9, 2024! St. Louis Metro Area TopGolf Competition: Thursday, December 5The St. Louis Metro Area…
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…
