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Robertson family of KC wins SOMO family of the year, others honored
All of the families below were recognized for their outstanding contributions to Special Olympics Missouri from their respective areas at the SOMO Annual Awards Luncheon Jan. 17 in Branson. Each year, Special…
Allison D’Agostino named SOMO Athlete of the Year, other athletes honored
All of the athletes below were recognized for their outstanding contributions to Special Olympics Missouri from their respective areas at the SOMO Annual Awards Luncheon Jan. 17 in Branson. Each year,…
Missouri State Parks receives highest SOMO honor
(Jefferson City) Missouri State Parks, a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, was recognized for its outstanding contributions to Special Olympics Missouri at the 2015 SOMO Annual Awards…
Training for Life Campus to be Built in Jefferson City
(Jefferson City) After meeting on Saturday, Jan. 17 to review the bids for the Training for Life Campus (TLC) from Columbia and Jefferson City, the Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) Board…
2014 – John M. Letz Award Winner
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8G9bInIVq8&w=560&h=315] The John Michael Letz Award was established in December 1994 for the purpose of recognizing an individual whose unselfish efforts and contributions are directly responsible for the success…
Venturing Into the Unknown
Special Olympics Missouri has a way of impacting the lives of those who are involved with the organization. Gary Brimer, a staff member who celebrated his 20th year on staff…
The perfect volunteers: An athlete-to-athlete bond
Finding the so-called perfect group of volunteers is not easy. It’s important that they are dedicated, easy-going, hard-working and most important, dependable. For SOMO Central Area Program Director Diane Brimer,…
The Beginning of New Adventures
The beginning of a new adventure often brings forth emotions of thrill and excitement. Special Olympics Missouri athlete, Gabe Metzger of Cape Girardeau and his family are at the forefront…
There’s No Place Like Home: 20 Years on Staff
By Trish Lutz, Senior Director of Programs In May 1991, I graduated from Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with an emphasis in public relations…
Love is universal
It’s common to read about love stories and to see them portrayed on the big screen. However, Special Olympics Missouri coach Dawn Jones, has had the privilege of witnessing two…
