Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI)

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Law Enforcement Torch Run Kickoff Conference and Banquet

Michigan Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) started off the year on a great note at the Special Olympics Michigan 2012 LETR Kickoff Conference on Jan. 12 at the Holiday Inn in Midland. » Full Story

Michigan State University Valentine’s Day Dance

Michigan State University Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) will host their 2nd annual Valentine’s Day Dance for people with intellectual disabilities. » Full Story

Forward Corporation Gears Up for Fundraiser to Benefit Special Olympics Michigan Athletes

Forward Corporation kicks off a fundraising promotion February 1 for the entire month of February to sell paper icons for $1 each at all 28 of their Shell Food Marts/Convenience Stores. » Full Story

Professional Athletes Have Their Heroes Too!

We would like to thank Detroit Lions players Jahvid Best, Corey Williams and Eric Wright for supporting Special Olympics Michigan athletes! They will be featured on billboards in the Detroit area through mid February. » Full Story

J&H Family Stores Community Kickback

All this month, J&H Family stores in West Michigan will be supporting Special Olympics Michigan athletes through their Community Kickback program. » Full Story

UCanRow2 - a New, Special Event at the 2012 State Winter Games

Indoor rowing racing for special awards is coming to this year’s State Winter Games after five years as a demonstration sport! » Full Story

2012 Clip Shop Save with Procter & Gamble Coupons and Support Athletes

It's time again for our P&GbrandSAVER® program! P&G has been a valued partner of Special Olympics for over 30 years and we are thrilled to, once again, be a part of this valuable promotion. Keep an eye out for your P&GbrandSAVER® coupon books in your local newspaper on Sunday, January 1, 2012. » Full Story

"Do it well, finish it properly, and move on!"

We urgently need your help to provide the transformative power of sport so more athletes have opportunities to experience inclusion, acceptance, unity, respect, friendship and joy. They deserve a chance to overcome adversity, show courage, experience dignity and feel a sense of accomplishment. » Full Story

Global Messenger Athletes Shine at November Conference

Global Messenger Athletes Shine at November Conference » Full Story

Athletes Help Raise Money with Area Businesses

Special Olympics Michigan athletes and eight prominent Detroit companies gathered together for an afternoon of great Italian food and a little bocce at the first annual Detroit Regional Relocation Council (DRRC) Bocce Fundraiser. About fifty associates from the companies participated. » Full Story

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