(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.
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.
September 22, 2021 - Byron Center, MICH. - On Monday, more than 120 golfers made dreams come true for the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan at the fourth-annual Dare to Dream golf outing at the Railside Golf Club,
Nearly 500 athletes will compete in soccer, softball and golf in the statewide Fall Games tournament presented by Real Estate One Charitable Foundation
STATEWIDE – After weeks of training and anticipation, Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) marked their return to competition this weekend with the State Summer Games presented by SpartanNash.
Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) announced the Building Tomorrow’s Champions campaign, a multi-million-dollar fundraising effort to renovate and transform the former South Christian High School into the world’s largest Special Olympics facility.
The 2021 State Summer Games presented by SpartanNash will return for an in-person and virtual competition hybrid event!
Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) is excited to announce that the second annual Virtual Summer Games, running now through July 16!
Between May 5-16, the SpartanNash Foundation will launch its fundraising campaign to support Special Olympics athletes here in Michigan, and seven other states.
Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) is lifting its pause of all in-person sports effective Monday, May 3.
As Special Olympics Michigan gears-up to return to action, local programs near you are in need of volunteers. From helping at practices to coaching, being a chaperone and other positions, there's a great need all across the state.
Re-live the excitement of the 2021 Special Olympics Michigan Winter Games Celebration presented by Wertz Warriors. This 11-minute video features highlights from two regional Winter Games events in Grand Rapids and Detroit, participant-submitted videos from the Virtual Winter Games, and interviews with Wertz Warriors members.