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Law Enforcement Torch Run Central Route, Travel Team and Community Runs
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) of Michigan celebrates its 29th anniversary in September with its 750-mile non-stop relay run September 13-17 from Copper Harbor in the Tip of the Upper Peninsula to Sterling Heights in the bottom of the Thumb. A special kick-off ceremony is scheduled for Treetops Resort in Gaylord at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010. The kick-off event includes a Community Run on the Tradition Course. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.
Posted: 2010-08-31

Special Olympics Michigan 2010 State Summer Sports Classic (Southeast)
Raymond Harvey, Merchandising Manager for Mattel Inc. stood in wonder while watching the softball competition taking place during the Special Olympics Michigan 2010 State Summer Sports Classic (Southeast) on Saturday, July 17, 2010.
Posted: 2010-08-12

Area 11 Athlete, Robin Perrin, is having fun on the pitchers mound for team Phoenix
“Strike!” yelled the umpire on Saturday, July 31 at the State Summer Sports
Classic (Southwest) in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Robin Perrin, an Area 11 (Kent and Barry counties) athlete from Grand Rapids, was on the pitchers mound for team Phoenix doing what she does best, pitching strikes.
Posted: 2010-08-04

Get Ready for the 2010 State Summer Sports Classic
More than 1,300 athletes, coaches, chaperones and volunteers will attend the 2010 State Summer Sports Classic in Southeast and Southwest, Michigan.
Posted: 2010-07-12

15 Years of “Musk-see” Fishing for Special Olympics Michigan Laura Drabczyk
More than 100 fishermen shot out of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club on the morning of June 22nd for the 15th annual Michigan-Ontario Muskie Club (M.O.M.C.) fishing derby charity fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Michigan.
Posted: 2010-06-30

2010 Inspirational Athlete
Special Olympics Michigan Athlete from Big Rapids Name the “2010 Inspirational Athlete of the Year”
Posted: 2010-06-08

Congratulations to the 2010 Spartan Stores Healthy Athlete of the Year!
Kassondra Pratt from Cheboygan was named the "2010 Spartan Stores Healthy Athlete of the Year" at the 2010 Special Olympics Michigan State Summer Games Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, June 4.
Posted: 2010-06-04

Spartan Stores 2009 Healthy Athlete of the Year was all Smiles at Autograph Signings

Posted: 2010-05-26

SPECIAL OLYMPICS APPLAUDS U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF ‘ROSA’S LAW’

Posted: 2010-05-26

Special Olympics Michigan Day at Bennigan’s
Thank you to Bennigan’s in Mt. Pleasant for having a Special Olympics Michigan day on Monday, May 10.
Posted: 2010-05-12

Young Athletes Experience the Joys of Special Olympics Michigan Participation
Smiling faces of children filled Mary McGuire Middle School in Mt. Pleasant most Mondays this year during the Area 7 (Clare, Gladwin, Isabella and Gratiot Counties) Young Athletes™ program.
Posted: 2010-05-12

Special Olympics Michigan Athlete Featured on Spartan Products Throughout Michigan
In-Store Autograph Signings Scheduled for Next Week
Posted: 2010-05-12

Southwest Regional Games
Rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm of our Special Olympics Michigan athletes or volunteers on May 1, 2010 during the Southwest Regional Spring Games at Calvin College in Adrian!
Posted: 2010-05-12

Spartan Stores Supporting State Summer Games Through Medallion Campaign
$1 donation offers customers four money-saving coupons
Posted: 2010-05-12

National Games Training Camp Day
On Saturday, May 1 Team Michigan gathered on the campus of Central Michigan University for Training Camp to prepare for the journey to National Games in Nebraska in July.
Posted: 2010-05-06

SuperStars 2010
Special Olympics Michigan’s 32ND Annual SUPERSTARS 2010 took place on Sunday, April 25 from 2-5 p.m. at Ultimate Soccer Arena in Pontiac.
Posted: 2010-05-05

Rev It Up for the Special Olympics Michigan 2010 State Summer Games!
In just four weeks, all the fun and celebration kicks off June 3-5. Experience the State Summer Games like you never have before.
Posted: 2010-05-05

Great Michigan Race for Special Olympics Michigan
If you’ve ever wished you could be on CBS’s The Amazing Race, then the Great Michigan Race is for you.
Posted: 2010-04-28

A Special Tribute to Bud Dodson at the Southwest Regional Spring Games
The Southwest Regional Spring Games are this Saturday at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. Despite the loss of Area 24 Director Bud Dodson, athletes from Area 24 (Manistee, Mason & Lake Counties) plan to compete Saturday to honor Bud. About 500 athletes will be attending from four areas.
Posted: 2010-04-28

Water Warriors Present Checks at Area Director Conference
The Water Warriors presented a check to Special Olympics Michigan. The funds help cover program costs for the annual State Poly Hockey Tournament in November.
Posted: 2010-04-28

“Special Olympics Michigan Days” During May & June
If your business would like to sponsor a “Special Olympics Michigan Day” please contact Heidi Alexander at (989) 774-3911 or alexa1hm@cmich.edu
Posted: 2010-04-28

Special Olympics Michigan Mourns the Loss of Howard “Bud” Dodson Jr.
The Special Olympics Michigan family is saddened by the passing of Howard “Bud” Dodson Jr. on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the age of 75
Posted: 2010-04-28

Get Your Motors Runnin’….For The REV IT UP Ride!
The State Summer Games are June 3-5.
Posted: 2010-04-21

THE PROMISE
A Special Olympics Michigan coach for 10 years, Jerry is “a wonderful coach who cares for his athletes.”
Posted: 2010-04-20

Central Michigan University Teams Compete in Fundraiser to Benefit the 2010 Special Olympics Michigan State Summer Games
The administration and academic divisions at Central Michigan University (CMU) are faced off in a friendly competition to raise money for the athletes competing at the 2010 Special Olympics Michigan State Summer Games.
Posted: 2010-04-13