by Lexei Mann | Nov 8, 2021 | Blogs, News
Gary Hall is a Special Olympics Kansas Hall of Fame athlete from the KCK Kings and he has been involved with Special Olympics since Kansas’ founding in 1969! Gary has been on many journeys and he has worked with many athletes. His favorite sports have been Bowling,...
by Lexei Mann | Oct 21, 2021 | Blogs
One of our favorite events of the year is BACK! The Polar Plunge will take place in 11 different cities throughout Kansas next year. New to the event this year is the Solar Splash. Some locations will do the event later in the Spring when the weather is warmer! Both...
by Ally Speers | Oct 5, 2021 | Blogs
This summer, Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) and Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) pivoted from exercise challenges to a nutrition challenge through the 16-week 2021 SOKS & SOMO Grow a Garden Program. The program aimed to enable athletes to grow healthy foods, no...
by Ally Speers | Sep 7, 2021 | Blogs
Thanks to an amazing donation, we’ve got a beautiful quilt ready to find its home! Purchase your tickets for a chance to win the quilt pictured below. The winner will be announced on Champions Night on Dec. 11th! Details: Ticket Prices: 1 Ticket – $5 5...
by Ally Speers | Sep 1, 2021 | Blogs
In response to the novel coronavirus outbreak, Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) quickly adjusted to virtual activities. One program, Virtual Health and Fitness, was created to engage athletes through Facebook Live and later to include live participation on Zoom....
by Lexei Mann | Aug 6, 2021 | Blogs, News
Special Olympics Kansas athlete, Cort Huffman, was published in a Youth Today article for his OUTSTANDING achievements and commitment to health! We’re so proud of you Cort! Youth Today...
by Ally Speers | Aug 3, 2021 | Blogs, News
Come move with us during the Special Olympics North America Move Challenge! Participants will track how many minutes they exercise and self-report that total each week, earning them a coveted spot on the Region-wide leaderboards. Will you run, walk, dance, weight...
by Ally Speers | Aug 3, 2021 | Blogs, News
MISSION, Kan. – Special Olympics Kansas will be hosting a state-wide program conference in Salina, Kansas with the help of ResCare Kansas Inc. ResCare Kansas Inc. has signed on as the first sponsor of the conference which will be held October 16-18th and includes many...
by Ally Speers | Jul 19, 2021 | Blogs
Save the Date! The 2021 Special Olympics Kansas Leadership and Health Conference will take place October 16-18th in Salina, KS! Join us this year for this two-day conference to gain knowledge to become better leaders and advocates for our more than 4,200 Special...
by Ally Speers | Jul 19, 2021 | Blogs
Join us on August 6th for our Cops in Doughnut Shops event! From 6 am-10 pm come hangout with various members of the police department in the Wichita area! A portion of all sales will benefit Special Olympics Kansas! Locations participating: Wichita: Kellogg &...
