Area Contact Information
1625 N. Kingshighway / Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone: 573-339-6733 or 573-339-6342 / Fax: 573-339-6370
Area Staff:
Penny Williams, Development Director
Scott Williams, Program Director
Jen Rose, Program Coordinator
Counties served:
Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dent, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, St. Francois, St. Genevieve, Stoddard, Washington and Wayne
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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…

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…

SOMO Sum Ups: February 11-17
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 11The Unified Basketball Intramural…

19th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge raises over $64,000 for Special Olympics Missouri
The 19th Annual Polar Plunge on February 8th at Cape County Park North was a splashing success, raising over $64,000 to date. 165 brave men and women from around the…

SOMO Sum Ups: February 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, February 4The 5-week Unified Basketball…

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…

Celebrating Excellence: Special Olympics Missouri’s 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet
JEFFERSON CITY – The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) community came together on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to celebrate its 2024 Hall of Fame Class and honor the outstanding achievements of…

Special Olympics Missouri surprises Lucas Blattel with a Hall of Fame announcement
CAPE GIRARDEAU – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce the induction of Lucas Blattel into the SOMO Hall of Fame. Lucas, the son of Wanda and Herbie Blattel,…