You can check updated results and our calendar of events on this web site at any time day or night. Our athletes, their training efforts, and competition fit in with regular sports coverage. They have mental retardation, but they compete by the rules and play to win. You'll see sportsmanship at SOMI events that you thought had disappeared from sports altogether. Human interest stories Human interest stories are easy to find within our committed workforce of volunteers.
Volunteers take weeks of vacation time to help at our events.
Coaches have made a difference in the personal lives of athletes and their families. Whole family groups and employee groups volunteer their time. Special Olympics Michigan's media contact is Marcy Lindberg, public relations manager. She would be happy to provide story ideas, track down information you need, or arrange interviews.