Special Olympics Michigan

Walk with us! Join Special Olympics Michigan for the SOMI Champions Walk Detroit and make a difference! Gather your colleagues, friends, and family for a walk that supports SOMI programming in Southeast Michigan. 🔗 Sign up today: www.somi.org/walk Lace up your sneakers, show your support, and be a champion for inclusion! #SOMI #ChampionsWalk #InclusionRevolution #WalkWithUs

❄️ A huge THANK YOU to our incredible corporate partners for making Special Olympics Michigan Winter Games in Traverse City possible Real Estate One, SpartanNash, Toyota Motor Corporation, Amerisure Insurance, Gun Lake Casino Resort MiABLE!❄️ Your generosity fuels the spirit of competition, inclusion, and joy for hundreds of athletes across Michigan. From the slopes to the rinks, you help create life-changing experiences that empower athletes to shine. We couldn’t do it without you—thank you for championing the #InclusionRevolution! 👏🏅 #SpecialOlympicsMichigan #ThankYou

Yesterday, the #WeWantMoreTour made an unforgettable stop at the Special Olympics Michigan office in Mt. Pleasant! Local athletes and supporters got to see firsthand the impressive Detroit Lions bus and celebrate their incredible season. Huge thanks to the Detroit Lions Foundation & Community Relations Team for their incredible support and for including SOMI in this amazing experience. #DetroitLions #InclusionMatters

❄️ CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! ❄️ The 2025 State Winter Games in Traverse City, Michigan are just around the corner, and we need YOU to make this event unforgettable! 🎿⛷️ This Feb. 5–7, we’re looking for volunteers to bundle up and help make these Winter Games a HUGE success. Whether you're assisting athletes, helping with logistics, or supporting the event in other ways, your involvement will make a world of difference for our athletes. 🌟 Sign up today to volunteer: https://lnkd.in/ehKMxEFy To get a taste of what’s to come, check out the 2024 State Winter Games highlight reel! 📽️ It’s sure to get you excited about being a part of this incredible experience.

ICYMI: In December, Special Olympics Michigan celebrated the incredible achievements of 2024 with our annual Hall of Fame and Award Banquet! 🏆✨ Check out the inspiring stories and highlights from the event here: https://lnkd.in/gpaUn8Qe

Last week, Special Olympics Michigan celebrated the exceptional work accomplished over the past year at the 2024 Hall of Fame & Award Ceremony Banquet! As an organization, we are so proud to celebrate these incredible athletes, coaches, and volunteers who embody the spirit of inclusion and excellence in Special Olympics Michigan. See a full list of award winners here: https://lnkd.in/gpaUn8Qe Check out the photos and videos from this unforgettable night! Let's show them some love and cheer in the comments below! 👏🏅💙 PHOTO: https://lnkd.in/gjHMcuc2 VIDEO: https://lnkd.in/gAUxy8E2 #SOMIAwards2024 #InclusionRevolution #SpecialOlympicsMichigan

On Dec. 14, Special Olympics Michigan is hosting the first YPAC (Young Professionals Activation Committee) event on the Southeast side of the state! 🎉 We're kicking things off with a Unified Pickleball Tournament at Bash Pickleball in Warren from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 🏓🙌 This is an awesome opportunity for young professionals (ages 22-40) to come together, have fun, and play some pickleball alongside our athletes. And the best part? It’s completely FREE to join! 💥 Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking to have a good time, we want YOU there. No experience is necessary — just bring your energy, your team spirit, and a love for having fun! 💪 Sign up now and come be part of something amazing! LINK: https://lnkd.in/eryYP59v #YPAC #PickleballFun #YoungProfessionals

Thank you to everyone who joined Special Olympics Michigan 2024 Ties & Tennies Gala!

WATCH: 2024 Ties & Tennies Gala Recap Video Earlier this month, Special Olympics Michigan’s supporters laced up their finest tennis shoes and headed to Ford Field to partake in SOMI's largest fundraiser event of the year - the Ties & Tennies Gala! 💃🕺 Huge thanks to the incredible support of those who joined us and showed up to empower athletes! Now, let’s make 2025 even bigger! To sponsor or attend next year’s gala, contact gala@somi.org. 💌 #TiesAndTennies #SpecialOlympicsMI #InclusionRevolution

"Everything about this place is literally designed for and with our athletes so they can reach their full human potential... it's a home, it's a community, it's a beacon" - Jen VanSkiver, Special Olympics Michigan We're still living off the highs of last week's ribbon-cutting celebration at the Unified Sports & Inclusion Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Watch the highlights of this historic day in Michigan and the Special Olympics movement!