Special Olympics Michigan

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 [email protected]. ?? #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!

This week Special Olympics Michigan athletes joined the Detroit Red Wings in Traverse City for training camp! SOMI athletes watched the Red Wings practice before we hit the pavement for a Poly-Hockey celebration. Red Wings stars joined the fun, leading our athletes through drills. A day full of our favorite things: hockey, Little Caesars Pizza, fun and high fives! I can't thank Merideth Gokey, Kylie Anderson, CNP and the Red Wings players and staff enough, alongside our friends at Gallagher for creating this experience for our athletes!

What a DAY yesterday - five years in the making! We had an amazing time celebrating the ribbon cutting of the Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Outdoor Sports Complex! This event marks a monumental step toward creating a more inclusive future for athletes of all abilities across the state of Michigan. Thank you to all the athletes, Unified partners, supporters, and volunteers who came out to celebrate with us on this important milestone! A special thank you to all the incredible partners and donors, including @MindSpring for contributing extended reality (XR) and special audio capabilities that are helping to make this space even more accessible for everyone. We’re excited to see the impact this center will have on the community and the lives of countless athletes across Michigan! More pictures and videos to come.

Don’t miss out on our GR Tech Week event with CS Erickson – Defying Limits: Tech-Driven Inclusivity, tomorrow from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Join us as we explore how technology is reshaping inclusivity! Learn how innovative solutions are breaking barriers and fostering accessible environments for everyone. MindSpring will be there to join the conversation and showcase how extended reality can enhance accessibility. Whether you’re passionate about tech, leading your community, or simply committed to making a difference, this is your chance to engage, learn, and be inspired! Last chance to sign up! https://bit.ly/47nlG0t #GRTechWeek #DefyingLimits #InclusiveTech #SpecialOlympics

We are less than one week out from our GR Tech Week event “Defying Limits: Tech-Driven Inclusivity” powered by CS Erickson on 9/17 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.! Our panel will be discussing how technology is transforming the landscape of inclusivity. Discover how innovative solutions are breaking barriers and creating accessible environments for all, with MindSpring showcasing how the use of extended reality can increase accessibility. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a community leader, or simply passionate about creating positive change, this event is an opportunity to engage, learn, and be inspired. We will also be unveiling a new exciting project! Don’t miss out on reserving your spot! https://bit.ly/47nlG0t #InclusiveTech #TechForGood #SpecialOlympics #DefyingLimits @The-Right-Place

??VOLUNTEER ALERT!?? Join us as Special Olympics Michigan officially opens the Unified Sports & Inclusion Center, the world's largest Special Olympics training facility, and help be part of history! Volunteer positions for next Thursday include assisting with sports clinics, registration, parking, ceremonies, and more. ??? Sign up now: https://bit.ly/3XD879D

?? Save the Date ?? Join us at Ford Field on November 1st for the Ties and Tennies Gala, where style meets support for a great cause! Celebrate with us as we come together to benefit Special Olympics Michigan. Don your favorite ties and tennies, and get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, entertainment, and impact. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available—don’t miss out! Secure yours now at www.somi.org/gala. #TiesAndTennies #SpecialOlympicsMichigan #FordField #InclusionRevolution

Celebrate International Day of Charity by making a difference! ?? Learn how you can get involved with Special Olympics in your community and be a champion for inclusion ?? https://lnkd.in/dCxT_u7 #CharityDay