Press Releases

A Mother Speaks from Her HeartA Mother Speaks from Her Heart

The mother of a 2-year-old son with an intellectual disability talks about joy. » Full Story

2013 State Summer Games Presented by Spartan Stores2013 State Summer Games Presented by Spartan Stores

Join 6,000 athletes, coaches, chaperones and volunteers May 30 - June 1, 2013 on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant! » Full Story

Shubha VedulaShubha Vedula

American Idol contestant Shubha Vedula will perform at the 2013 State Summer Games Opening Ceremonies on May 30th at 6:30 p.m. » Full Story

National Volunteer WeekNational Volunteer Week

This week is national volunteer week & Special Olympics Michigan would like to take the time out to thank all of our volunteers for everything they do! » Full Story

Young Athlete Program at State Basketball FinalsYoung Athlete Program at State Basketball Finals

Mattie Labau from Area 31, got her grandson, Kayden Collins, involved with Young AthletesTM for the first time this year during State Basketball Finals at Rockford High School. » Full Story

Red Hot Tamales athlete shares her view!Red Hot Tamales athlete shares her view!

24 year-old Michelle Crionfi, from Area 23, has been involved with Special Olympics Michigan for 15 years. » Full Story

Saline R-Word DaySaline R-Word Day

March 6, 2013 was national Spread the Word to End the Word day. Spread the Word to End the Word is an on-going effort to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word "retard(ed)" and encourage people to pledge to stop using the R-word. » Full Story