SOMO News

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from September 3-9, 2024!

KC Unified Flag Football Intramural with UMKC: September 3

The KC Unified Flag Football Intramural League with UMKC began this week on Tuesday evening and will continue to run weekly until October 1, at the UMKC Swinney Recreation Center. This five-week event brings together athletes of all abilities for friendly competition. A special thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success!

Driving Fore Inclusion Golf Tournament: September 5

The Driving Fore Inclusion Golf Tournament took place on September 5, 2024, at the Redfield Golf Course. Participants enjoyed a fantastic day on the greens, with proceeds helping to offset hotel costs for Special Olympics Missouri athletes. Thank you to everyone who made a difference and supported this event!

2024 KCMO Fall YAP: September 6

The 2024 KCMO Fall Young Athletes Program (YAP) will run from September 6 to September 27, providing an opportunity for children with and without intellectual disabilities to develop sports skills and have fun together. This free four-week program is a fantastic experience for everyone involved, and we thank all families, caregivers and volunteers who joined us this week for our first session this month.

SOMO Night at the Ballpark: September 6

We had a great evening at the SOMO Night at the Springfield Cardinals Game on September 6! Athletes, coaches, unified partners, and staff proudly participated in the Parade of Athletes before the game, making unforgettable memories. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and supported our local athletes!

KC Renaissance Festival: September 7

SOMO is thrilled to partner with the KC Renaissance Festival on September 7, 8, 21, and 22, 2024. This weekend, volunteers donned medieval costumes, served delicious food, and embraced the spirit of the festival. We sincerely thank all who volunteered their time and energy to make this partnership a success! Click here to get involved with the remaining KC Renaissance Festival dates.

10th Annual Superhero Bocce Tournament: September 7

The 10th Annual Superhero Bocce Unified Tournament took place on September 7, 2024, at the Training for Life Campus in Jefferson City. Community teams and Special Olympics Missouri athletes came together for a fun day of bocce! We are grateful to everyone who participated, supported, and made this milestone event special.

St. Louis Metro Area Flag Football Tournament: September 8

The St. Louis Metro Area Flag Football Tournament took place on September 8, 2024, at Holt High School in Wentzville, MO. A huge thank you to the football team players from Liberty High School and the women’s lacrosse team from Lindenwood University for volunteering their time and energy to make this event special.

We kicked off the day with a generous check presentation from our key volunteers, Angie Clark and Phil McHenry (pictured), who host a fundraising golf tournament each summer through their organization, Fore Love of the Game. Eight teams, including two from the Crossroads agency in the Southeast Area, competed in both Regulation and Unified divisions. The weather was beautiful, and the competition was fierce!

Thank you to all the athletes, coaches, volunteers, and supporters who made this tournament a fantastic experience for everyone involved!

KC Chiefs Game Recycling

The Chiefs Recycle & Coal Bins Team conquered last weekend’s Chiefs game! Thank you to everyone who came out and endured a little bit of rain at the end of the shift!

Be sure to check out our SOMO calendar for all of our upcoming events! If you’d like to volunteer, visit our Volunteer Hub!