May 12, 2009
31st Annual SuperStars Event This Weekend in Detroit
The stars will be out on Sunday, May 17 for the 31st Annual SuperStars competition to benefit Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) athletes in Southeast Michigan. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. inside the Michigan Mart Building at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit.
Local celebrities and corporate sponsors along with SOMI athletes and coaches come together to form SuperStars teams. Each team competes in three events: sports relay, scooter relay and skills competition. MORE
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Medallions On Sale Now to Support SOMI Summer Games
 Spartan Stores, through its neighborhood supermarkets, begins the sale of Special Olympics Michigan medallions starting May 3 through May 23, 2009. The funds raised from the sale support the State Summer Games in Michigan. The medallions can be purchased for $1.00 at Spartan owned or supplied stores throughout Michigan including D&W Fresh Markets, Family Fare Supermarkets, Felpausch, Glen’s Markets, and VG’s. Customers sign their name on the medallion and it is displayed in the stores. LEARN MORE
2009 State Summer Games!
After months of intense training, Special Olympics Michigan athletes from around the state are looking forward to showcasing their skills and competing at the State Summer Games May 28 to May 30 at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant. Events are open to the public and admission is free. Competition and General Event Schedules are now available for download.
Water Warriors Recruiting New Riders Seeking Adventure
The Water Warriors launch their personal watercrafts on July 19, 2009 for their 19th Annual Endurance Ride to raise funds awareness for Special Olympics Michiga n (SOMI). The Water Warriors are looking for adventurous riders to join them in this organized event, supported by boat and land crews.
Each year the riders travel 350 miles in five days. This year riders begin their journey July 19th in Mackinaw City. They ride along the entire length of Lake Huron and the St. Clair River before ending July 24th at the Idle Hour Yacht Club, Harsens Island. MORE |
Support SOMI
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VOLUNTEER FOR STATE SUMMER GAMES
Volunteer Registration forms are now available on the website.
Upcoming Events
May 15, 2009
Coaches Training School - Bocce
Lapeer
May 17, 2009
SuperStars
Michigan State Fair Grounds
May 28, 2009
LETR Capitol Hill Event
Lansing
May 28, 2009
to May 30, 2009
2009 State Summer Games
Mt. Pleasant
May 29, 2009
Golf Outing to Benefit SOMI
Ray Township
Eunice Kennedy Shriver by David Lenz; 2009; National Portrait Gallery; Commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery as part of the First Prize, Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition 2006. MORE
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