Impact
SOMD Spotlight: Marva Davis
https://youtu.be/h95huH2xk8M Marva Davis has been volunteering with Special Olympics Maryland - Washington County since SOMD’s incorporation in 1970. She is celebrating a well-deserved retirement and President & CEO, Jim Schmutz sat down with Marva to talk about her journey with...
2023 Summer Games Recap
Summer Games are the best time of the year for the 15,558 athletes and Unified® teammates across the state. From sports to inclusive health opportunities, to athlete leadership, this time of year showcases what Special Olympics Maryland provides to their...
Unified Physical Education Year-In-Review
5 different counties are partnered with Special Olympics Maryland to provide Unified Physical Education classes in elementary, middle, and high schools! 807 students have participated in Unified Physical Education alongside a total of 33 teachers and schools, creating more inclusive...
Young Athletes: Year in Review
Young Athletes is expanding across Maryland, in schools, and in your home. 4 new counties joined our program, 257 classrooms are engaged in programming, and the at-home program is teaching 266 Young Athletes. These are just a few highlights from...
Athlete of the Season: Adam Hays
If you have been following Special Olympics Maryland for a while, you may remember a monthly feature we used to do called Athlete of the Month. Well, we have revamped it and switched it to Athlete of the Season because...
Thank You, Volunteers!
Thank You, Summer Games Volunteers!Over 400 amazing stars shone brightly on Towson's Campus and at Kiwanis Wallas Park over Summer Games Weekend. Through weather delays, warm days, and plenty of sportsman displays, our volunteers brought their own heat and heart...
Founders’ Champion Award
https://youtu.be/n-pIQ-66cnU The purpose of establishing the Founders' Champion Award is to honor the legacy of the Founders of Special Olympics Maryland by recognizing a leader in the community who personifies the values and commitment that led to organizing Special Olympics Maryland in 1970. Throughout history including...
Sponsor Highlight: Pizza Boli’s
Making pies since ‘85, Pizza Boli’s is committed to providing fresh, never frozen pizza to over 80 locations across the DMV. With our diverse menu and quality ingredients, we ensure that we deliver more taste and foster inclusivity across many different communities. After being...
A Message from the President & CEO: 2023 Quarter 2
I am proud that we have so many supporters who contribute to ensuring that our athletes have access to the sports they love. I am proud of our coaches for coaching our athletes and proud of our family members and...
Thank You, Corporate Partners!
We conducted our Summer Games at Towson, June 23rd – 25th which annually marks the end of our “program” year. Our athletes would not be able to train and compete free of charge in the sports they love without the...