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Golisano Award Winners Powering Healthy Athletes

Celebrating the 2026 Golisano Health Leadership Aw

Healthy Athletes at State Summer Games in Billings!

The Healthy Athletes event at the 2026 State Summe

Friends & Family Dinner at State Summer Games 2026

Building Independence & Planning for the Futur

Coaches Corner: Chris Walker

28 Athletes Step Into Leadership Roles as Fitness Captains at Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference

At this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Ki

Grab a Sub: Support Team Montana’s trip to the USA Games

GRAB A SUB: SEND TEAM MONTANA ATHLETES TO THE 2026

One Last Year of Magic in Billings!

2026 State Summer Games | May 13–15 One Last Year

Athletes Help Shape the Future of Inclusive Healthcare

On Friday, February 6, 2026, Special Olympics Mont

Winter 2026 Health Bites Newsletter

What’s new in athlete health this season? Ch

Healthy Athletes Brings Wellness Courtside at the 2025 State Basketball Tournament

Healthy Athletes Brings Wellness Courtside at the

Montana Athletes Shine in Special Olympics North America SONA Move Challenge

Special Olympics North America Move Challenge Spec

State Basketball Wraps with a Championship Farewell to Helena

The energy inside gymnasiums across the city of He

A New Court, A Lasting Legacy: Town Pump Unveils Butte’s New Basketball Floor

On November 18th, the Butte Civic Center shined a

October 2025 Health Bites Newsletter

What’s new in athlete health this month? Che

Celebrating a Lifetime of Impact: Tammy Grimm Joins the 2025 Hall of Fame

Every once in a while, an individual comes along w

2025 Local Program of the Year

Billings Adults Shine as Local Program of the Year

2025 Family of the Year

Celebrating the 2025 Family of the Year: The Larso

Let’s Suit Up, Helena — 2025 Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament Marks a Bittersweet Send-Off

Let’s Suit Up, Helena – 2025 Special Olympic

Summer 2025 Health Bites Newsletter

What’s new in athlete health this season? Ch

Coming Soon: A New Digital Platform for Volunteer Paperwork!

Big things are happening behind the scenes at Spec

2025 Adult Volunteer of the Year – Kim Diest

Special Olympics Montana is proud to recognize Kim

Opening Eyes Returns to State Summer Games—Clear Vision, Brighter Futures for Our Athletes

After a seven-year hiatus, the Opening Eyes discip

2025 Spirit of Special Olympics – Organization – Great Falls Police Department

Dedication, compassion, and community connection—t

Making Some Magic: 2025 State Summer Games Wrap-Up

It’s a Wrap!! The 2025 State Summer Games were not

2025 Spirit of Special Olympics – Individual – Kris Kelly

Each year, Special Olympics Montana presents the D

Missoula Couple Boosts Local Team with Generous Matching Donation

A Match Made in Montana: How One Gift Is Helping a

Special Olympics Montana 2025 Youth Volunteer of the Year – Jai Baumann

Some people are born to lead, some to inspire—and

IN THE NEWS

IN THE NEWS    5/17/24 Montana Special Olympian Br

Jersey Mike’s Billings, Great Falls, Missoula and Kalispell select Special Olympics Montana as the 2025 recipient of annual “Day of Giving”

  EAT A SUB:   SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS Jersey Mik

2025 State Summer Games Return to Billings in May

Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games Return

Jenny Hill: Looking Forward to Making an Impact

Jenny Hill: Looking Forward to Making an Impact Gr

Gail Andersen Heading to World Games

Gail Andersen, “Krushing” Goals! Gail Andersen of

Special Olympics Montana 2025 Athlete of the Year – Kyle Norman

  Celebrating Excellence: Special Olympics Montana

Special Olympics-Focused Film to Close MINT Film Festival

“All You Hear Is Noise” to Close MINT

Meet 2025 World Winter Games Torch Runner – Zach Semenza!

Lt. Zach Semenaz chosen as a Final Leg Torch Run o

Special Olympics Montana State Basketball Tournament Returns to Helena, MT in 2024

Helena, Montana, is gearing up to host the Special

Healthy Athletes and Performance Stations at the 2024 State Summer Games

Healthy Athletes and Performance Stations at the 2

Tom Moody: Inspiring Confidence and Health in Billings, MT

Meet Tom Moody, and a dedicated and seasoned athle

2024 State Summer Games Results

Here are the 2024 State Summer Games Competition R

Celebrating a Champion: Tiffani Coleman, 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee

Celebrating a Champion: Tiffani Coleman, 2024 Hall

2024 June Health Bites

June 2024 Health Bites 2024 June Health Bites

2024 State Summer Games a Success

WATCH MTN’S WRAP-UP VIDEO HERE! 2024 SSG RES

Nickadoums Heinzman: Championing Health and Wellness

Nickadoums Heinzman: Championing Health and Wellne

Melissa Stiles, PT, Receives Golisano Health Leadership Award

Melissa Stiles, PT, Receives Golisano Health Leade

A Heartfelt Gift: Special Olympics Montana Receives $400,000 from First Interstate Bank

In a moment of wonderful surprise, Special Olympic

Celebrating Breanna Williams – More Than a Basketball Star

Celebrating Breanna Williams: More Than a Basketba

2024 Spirit of Special Olympics Honoree

Every year, Special Olympics Montana takes a momen

Congratulations to the 2024 Program of the Year!

Amidst the vibrant tapestry of Special Olympics Mo

Meet the 2024 Coach of the Year!

Celebrating Excellence: Brooke Hollowell – S

Meet the 2024 Family of the Year

In the heart of Montana lies a family whose dedica

Meet Adult Volunteer of the Year Amanda Minchew

Every year, Special Olympics Montana shines a spot

March 2024 Health Bites Newsletter

What’s new in athlete health this month? Che

EAT A SUB: CHANGE A LIFE | Local Jersey Mike’s Champions Special Olympics Montana in a Month of Giving

EAT A SUB: BE A PART OF THE #INCLUSIONREVOLUTION

State Summer Games Coming to Billings, May 15-17th, 2024

As the days grow longer and warmer, anticipation i

About Spread the Word

We think the world would be better if everyone wer

Gail Anderson Nominated for World Winter Games in 2025~

We are thrilled to announce that Gail Andersen has

Meet the 2024 Athlete of the Year – Jared Redeen!

    In 2005, Jared Redeen embarked on a

Butte Man Receives International Award for Law Enforcement Torch Run

Retired Butte Silverbow Law Enforcement Sergeant J

SOMT Building Enhances Downtown with Mural

The Special Olympics office building in Great Fall

Golf Takes Special Olympics Athlete to New Heights

Stacey Johnston-Gleason has had an incredibly acti

SOMT Coaches Clinic a Success

Special Olympics Montana held its first in-person

Tip-A-Cop Returns

Cops will trade in their handcuffs for aprons this

UCS Department Expands

Special Olympics Montana welcomes Terri Norman as

2023 Local Golisano Health Leadership Award

Special Olympics Montana (SOMT) is proud to announ

Family of the Year

Cindy and Josh Anderson of Great Falls have been n

The Flame of Hope Travels Across Montana

More than 600 Montana Law Enforcement representati

2023 State Summer Games a Success

After three years of limited and modified Summer G

Young Athletes Program Remarkable Experience

As a teacher in the Butte School District, Kaila H

Torch Run 2023

Dates will be announced soon for the 2024 Law Enfo

Town Pump’s Support of Special Olympics Montana

Twenty-nine years ago, former Special Olympics Mon

Father and Son Duo Receive Coach & Athlete of the Year Honors

The mantra of the Whitefish Thunder is “Do the rig

2023 SOMT Bowling Championships

The 2023 Bowling Championships were held in six co

Freezin’ for a Reason: Dave Wooten & Stephanie Quayle

Friends, KSKY radio host Dave Wooten and Big Sky M

Meet Health Messenger, Thad Powell

Thad Powell has been involved in Special Olympics

2023 Inclusion Theme>> Going All In(clusive)!

People with intellectual and developmental disabil

My LETR Story by Nick Buciuman

My name is Nickalas Buciuman and I am the Montana

January Health Bites

Want to learn more about Special Olympics Montana’

Position Open: LETR Assistant Director for Western Region

Applications are now being accepted for the LETR E

Great Falls ELF Receives UCS School Status

The Great Falls Early Learning Family Center has b

My LETR Story by Domingo Leveque-Zapata

It is impossible to tell a story about getting inv

2022 Coach of the Year – Kent Morrison of Whitefish

The mantra of the Whitefish Thunder is “Do the rig

March 2024 Health Bites

Want to learn more about Special Olympics Montana’

2022 Athlete of the Year – Kyler Morrison of Whitefish

Kyler Morrison of Whitefish has been awarded the 2

Billings High School Implements Unified PE Class

Stronger Together. That’s the ideas behind a

October Health Bites Newsletter

Want to learn more about Special Olympics Montana’

Helena Schools Recognized Nationally for Work Towards Inclusion

Helena’s Capital High School and Ca

Montanan Recognized as International Trailblazer for Inclusive Health

Rebecca Morley of Missoula has been recognized as

Unified Sports Fosters Friendship and Understanding

Team sports bring people together. Unified Sports

Hitting the Hardwood in Butte

The Special Olympics Montana State Basketball Tour

Montana Represents at USA Games in Florida

The 2022 USA Games held June 5-12 in Orlando, Flor

2022 State Basketball Tournament in Butte

We are excited to announce the return of the state

Seeking Nominees for Distinguished Service

You are invited to nominate individuals and groups

Grand Prize Winner of 2022 MTN Chevy Raffle

Meet Shawna Beechinar, winner of the 2022 MTN Chev

TIP-A-COP IS BACK

Tip-A-Cop is an official Law Enforcement Torch Run

Athlete Spotlight: Brian Jackson, Great Falls

Athlete Brian Jackson of the Great Falls Purple Ho

Summer Break Fun Challenge is Here!

This summer SOMT is collaborating with Special Oly

Athletes Exhibit Greatness from Across the State

Smiles, fist bumps, and outstretched arms signaled

Montana Deputy Part of Torch Run for USA Games

The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games announced the

Montana BPA Holds Inclusion Walk & Donates Funds

More than 1200 Montana students were in Billings,

Carroll College SO Club

Imagine a time and a place where all people are va

Spread the Word: Inclusion

How will you be a champion of change this year? Be

Inclusion In Action!

Ben Swift and Ethan Martin may be teammates on the

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