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Health Messenger Spotlight: Elizabeth "Liz" Viele
Health Messenger: Elizabeth "Liz" Viele
Join us in congratulating one of our newest Health Messengers, Elizabeth Viele! Liz began Special Olympics back in the late 1990s and has competed in basketball, gymnastics, bowling, cross country skiing, flag football, and softball. Liz has a passion for being a leader and wanted to become a Health Messenger so that she could continue to develop her leadership skills as a role model for health and wellness. Liz enjoys leading warm-ups before her exercise classes and hopes to continue to improve her fitness leading skills.
New Chief Officer of Strategic Growth to spur new era of expansion
Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) is pleased to announce that Jennifer VanSkiver has joined its leadership team in a newly created position, Chief Officer of Strategic Growth.
Wertz Warriors Ride Again
Sunday, January 30th, the Wertz Warriors will take off on their annual week-long, 900-mile snowmobile endurance ride from Clinton Township to Mackinaw City, raising money and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI).
Polar Plunge Season Returns!
Each day the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) push themselves outside of their comfort zone, breaking down barriers in an effort to create a unified world. You’re invited to join them as they pave the way in the Inclusion Revolution by taking the Polar Plunge!
2022 Winter Sports Update
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Special Olympics Michigan's top priority has been the health and safety of our athletes and community members. As we continue navigating this unprecedented time together, we know this chapter for our community has been difficult, leaving many of our Special Olympics community feeling isolated and alone.
Record turnout at Special Olympics Michigan Ties and Tennies Gala
(DETROIT, Mich.) – It was a record-breaking evening at Ford Field for the return of the in-person Ties and Tennies Gala for Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI). The November 5th event, presented by Real Estate One Charitable Foundation (REOCF) raised more than $255,000 dollars, making 2021 the most profitable year for the annual fundraiser. Guests were able to attend the event in-person or participate from home virtually.
Epic ending earns Holland Christian Unified Soccer team a slot at USA Games in Orlando
Team surprised by Special Olympics Michigan and Ally Financial after high-stakes shootout at soccer competition
(HOLLAND, Mich.) – It was a shoot-out showstopper that secured a dozen athletes from the Unified Holland Cristian soccer team a spot at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida.