Southeast Area

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

Southeast Area Sponsors

River Radio 1000
Southeast Area Partner
Coad Toyota
Cape Optimist
St. Francois County Board #1

Southeast Area events

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2025 Annual Awards Banquet

November 22 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, 65101 United States

Special Olympics Missouri gives out its annual awards at its annual awards banquet. Details are coming.

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Team Missouri Meeting/Training

December 13
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Details coming.  Questions??  Contact Susan Shaffer

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2025 State Bowling – East

January 18, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 MO Magic Logo

Team Missouri Meeting/Training

March 14, 2026
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Details coming. Questions? Contact Susan Shaffer

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State Basketball 2026

March 21, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 MO Magic Logo

Team Missouri Meeting/Training

May 9, 2026
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Details Coming. Questions? Contact Shaffer

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2026 USA GAMES

June 20, 2026 - June 26, 2026
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State Pickleball 2026

August 8, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Columbia, MO United States

SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

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SOMO Sum Ups: August 19-25

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! SOMO Walking Club-KC Metro: Wednesday, August 20 Our KC Metro walking club…

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SOMO Sum Ups: July 22-August 5

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! SOMO Walking Club-KC Metro: Mondays and Wednesdays Athletes and community members joined…

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SOMO Scoop: August

Stay informed and inspired with this month’s updates in the August SOMO Scoop Newsletter! Featured Sponsor We know planning for the future can be overwhelming, especially for families supporting a…

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SOMO Sum Ups: July 1-15

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! SE/STLM Area Softball Tournament: Saturday, July 12 The SE/STLM Area Softball Tournament…

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SOMO Scoop: July

Stay informed and inspired with this month’s updates in the July SOMO Scoop Newsletter! Featured Sponsor From the CEO “My dad always told me growing up, ‘Focus on what you…

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SOMO’s Fifth Annual Evening with Andy Reid Scores Big!

Our fifth annual Evening with Andy Reid was a tremendous success! More than 300 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) supporters gathered at Arrowhead Stadium on June 4 to celebrate our mission…

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Special Olympics Missouri to partner with 15 and the Mahomies to send athletes to 2026 USA Games

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is proud to announce a collaboration with Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his foundation,15 and the Mahomies, to help support…

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Officers Take to the Rooftops to Raise Nearly $19,000 for SOMO

The 7th annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser, held on Friday, May 16, raised an impressive $18,739 across 14 participating Dunkin’ locations in Missouri. Law enforcement officers from across the…

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SOMO Sum Ups May 13-19

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Southwest Area Pickleball Clinic: Wednesday, May 14 The Southwest Area Pickleball Clinic…

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RELEASE: Missouri Law Enforcement Unites for 40th Annual Torch Run to Support Special Olympics

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Law enforcement officers from across Missouri are set to participate in the 40th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR), a significant statewide initiative supporting Special Olympics…