Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI)

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Spartan Stores Medallion Sales

Shop Spartan, save, and send athletes to the Special Olympics Michigan 2012 State Summer Games. Purchase a medallion Campaign Features Special Olympics Michigan Healthy Athlete of the Year Nicholas Cross! » Full Story

Capitol Steps Kick-off Torch Lighting Ceremony and 9-hour Law Enforcement Torch Run® Marathon

More than 60 uniformed police officers and law enforcement professionals, and dozens of Special Olympics Michigan athletes will gather at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31 at the Capitol steps in Lansing for the Law Enforcement Torch Run® Capitol kick-off torch lighting ceremony leading up to the Special Olympics Michigan 2012 State Summer Games Presented by Spartan Stores. » Full Story

Attention Athletes: Join the new athlete Facebook Group!

Special Olympics Michigan athletes are now invited to a private Facebook page as an avenue for interaction and feedback. » Full Story

Project UNIFY brings Unified Bocce Tournament to the 2012 State Summer Games presented by Spartan Stores

On Thursday, May 31 from noon - 4 p.m. Project UNIFY® will bring together unified bocce teams from Project UNIFY® Schools to participate in our first Unified Bocce tournament. » Full Story

Young Athletes at 2012 State Summer Games Presented by Spartan Stores

Come support our Young Athletes during the Young Athletes™ Program Clinic at the 2012 State Summer Games presented by Spartan Stores! » Full Story

Special Olympics Athletes to Receive Free Health and Wellness Services at 2012 State Summer Games Presented by Spartan Stores

Healthy Athletes® Village at the 2012 State Summer Games Presented by Spartan Stores will provide all competing athletes with free health services in: eye care, dental care, exercise coaching, hearing screenings, health education, foot care and general physicals. Plus much more! » Full Story

Rev It Up at the 2012 State Summer Games Presented by Spartan Stores!

Rev it Up at the 2012 State Summer Games presented by Spartan Stores! The 3rd annual motorcycle ride to benefit Special Olympics Michigan & Moose Charities! » Full Story

Special Olympian Wins 16th annual Muskie Derby with 54 inch Muskie!

During the 16th annual Muskie Derby on June 21, 2011, Special Olympics Michigan athlete reeled in the winning 54 inch Muskie! Get ready for the 17th annual Muskie Derby on June 25-26, 2012! » Full Story

Central Michigan University Students Raise Money for Athletes

As a class project, students in Foundations of Sports Management (PES 320) at Central Michigan University held a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Michigan. » Full Story

Special Olympics Michigan Law Enforcement Torch Run® Committee Member selected for position with Team USA for the Special Olympics 2013 World Winter Games in South Korea!

Special Olympics Michigan Law Enforcement Torch Run® Committee Member and Hillsdale County Sheriff Deputy John Gates has been selected for an amazing role for the Special Olympics United States delegation. » Full Story

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