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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.

The first-ever Special Olympics Michigan Virtual Winter Games presented by Wertz Warriors is open now! Submit your results by February 24, then join us for an online celebration on February 26.

Sparta High School teacher Renne Wyman has been selected as Special Olympics Michigan's 2020-2021 Golisano Health Leadership Award Honoree for her dedication to improving the health of people with intellectual disabilities and advancing the health work of Special Olympics.

Special Olympics Michigan President and CEO Tim Hileman is among the group of new members appointed to the bipartisan Protect Michigan Commission by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The commission will help raise awareness of the safety and effectiveness of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, while also helping to protect the health and safety of all Michigan residents.

State YAC members and U.S. Youth Ambassadors, Max and Sam, in the Unified Talks video. They will discuss the importance of practicing healthy habits for better physical and mental wellbeing. You're not just striving, you're thriving.

Find out which three lucky winners were drawn for the 2020 SOMI Car Raffle!

Fundraising on behalf of Special Olympics Michigan is a fun way for you to raise money and share SOMI with others! Learn more about how you can host a third party fundraiser!

You can establish a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) with a sponsoring organization and utilize the fund to support Special Olympics Michigan. Learn more about how Donor Advised Funds work.

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