July 31, 2020 at the Detroit Athletic Club
The Champions Together: Breakfast & Networking Event is an inspiring morning with the athletes and friends of Special Olympics Michigan. Here you will learn more about the many amazing programs Special Olympics Michigan offers and how your contribution can change lives and change society's perceptions of children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
August 24, 2020 in Grand Rapids
Each year, more than 500 athletes and their families from across the state travel to Grand Rapids to compete in the State Basketball Finals. Join the Secchia, Jandernoa, Korte, and Custer families at the Athletes Like Audrey Luncheon where all proceeds will help to build a sustaining fund for the State Basketball Finals to ensure that athletes of all abilities can continue competing for generations to come.
Various dates and locations throughout the year
Teams of 10 pull on a row machine the distance of a marathon (26.2 miles) in the shortest amount of time. Think you have what it takes? Grab some friends, get pumped and register today!
September 11-18 - being held virtually in 2020
Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Run Week is going virtual in 2020! Through this Virtual Run Week we are going to keep the Flame of Hope for our athletes alive by running, jogging or walking in your local community and help to raise funds and awareness for those who have experienced social isolation throughout their lives. While this isn't the traditional Run Week this year we want to keep the tradition going.
September 21, 2020 at Railside Golf Club in Byron Center
The Dare to Dream West Michigan Charitable Golf Outing gives you the opportunity to golf with Special Olympics athletes and learn about the powerful programs that Special Olympics Michigan offers within our West Michigan communities.
November 6, 2020 at Ford Field in Detroit
The Ties and Tennies Gala is the organization's signature event held in southeast Michigan which has the largest athlete population served in all of Michigan.
January-March in various locations
Each year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge series challenges thousands of brave jumpers at numerous locations around the state. It's a great way for everyone - individuals, organizations and businesses - to get involved in supporting Special Olympics Michigan. All funds raised go towards year-round sports training and athletic competition for more SOMI participants.