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 events

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2024 Polar Plunge and Strut Cape Girardeau

February 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
N County Park Road
Cape Girardeau, 63701 United States

This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters. In…

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East Regional Basketball Tournament

February 18, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cape Girardeau, MO United States

We are hosting our East Regional Basketball Tournament in Cape Girardeau, Mo. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 18, 2024. You can see the locations below! SEMO Student…

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State Indoor Games

March 15, 2024 @ 8:00 am - March 16, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

The 2024 State Indoor Games will take place in St. Charles, MO from March 15-16, 2024. For the most updated schedule, visit somo.org/indoorgames. For more information contact Luke Lamb at…

Southeast Area blog posts

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SOMO athletes compete at first annual State Pickleball Competition in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted the first-ever State Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, July 15 at the Firley YMCA in Jefferson City on Ellis Blvd. The 2023 Special…

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SOMO Sum Ups: July 10-17

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from July 10-17. Camp Jade – Special Learning Center visits TLC: July 11 Participants from the…

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RELEASE: SOMO gets set for first-ever State Pickleball Tournament in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will be hosting its first-ever State Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, July 15 at the Firley YMCA in Jefferson City on Ellis Blvd. More…

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SOMO Sum Ups: June 19-26

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from June 19-26. Gary Brimer Sports Camp: June 18-23 68 Special Olympics Missouri athletes, including 33…

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Charlie Phillips captures the heart of the world in Berlin

BERLIN – Charlie Phillips made a name for himself at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. His inspiring attitude, determination and never-give-up mindset culminated in three silver medals and…

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SOMO hosts fun-filled 27th Annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at Training for Life Campus

JEFFERSON CITY – 68 Special Olympics Missouri athletes, including 33 newcomers, had an amazing experience at the 27th Annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at the Training for Life Campus, June…

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SOMO Sum Ups: June 12-19

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from June 12-19. MASC Summer Leadership Workshop: June 11-16 SOMO teamed up with the Missouri Association…

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RELEASE: SOMO to host 27th Annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at the Training for Life Campus

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri is so excited to host its 27th Annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at the Training for Life Campus, June 18-23. 68 campers from across…

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SOMO Sum Ups: May 30-June 11

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from May 30 to June 11. State Summer Games: June 2-4 From setting personal records to…

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SOMO puts on unforgettable State Summer Games in Columbia

COLUMBIA – From setting personal records to rocking it out at the dance, Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athletes made the most of their time at the 2023 State Summer Games.…

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