Athlete Spotlight: Bre Engleman
Bre has been a Special Olympics Kansas athlete for seven years, starting just four months after moving to Kansas. This year, Bre focused entirely on powerlifting, her passion, and chose to […]
Dream Big: Justin Hostetter Inspires Athletes with His Practicum Project
Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) and Special Olympics North America (SONA) proudly welcome Justin Hostetter as an officially inducted Health Messenger. Justin recently completed his practicum project, a follow-along workout video […]
Special Olympics Kansas Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Empowering Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities through Sports, Health, Education, and Leadership
In honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, Special Olympics Kansas proudly joins the global community in highlighting the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities. […]
LETR Officer Highlight: Assistant Chief Todd Martens
Assistant Chief Todd Martens began his career with the McPherson Police Department in July 1988. For Assistant Chief Martens, being involved in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is a […]
Special Olympics Kansas Honors 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees at 2nd Annual Victory Gala
Kansas City, Kansas — Special Olympics Kansas is proud to announce the induction of five exceptional athletes into the 2024 Special Olympics Kansas Hall of Fame. The announcement, made at […]
Completing the Challenge: Kacey Dannels Leads Hays Buffalos in Her Health Messenger Practicum
Kacey Dannels recently achieved a significant milestone on her journey to becoming an official Special Olympics Health Messenger by leading a one-hour circuit workout for her team, the Hays Buffalos. […]
Meet Richard
Meet an inspiring athlete who has been part of Special Olympics Kansas for an incredible 48 years! Competing in basketball, bowling, and assisted swimming, Richard has dedicated decades to the […]
LETR Spotlight: Sheriff Montagne Celebrating 42 Years of Service and Dedication to Special Olympics
Meet Sheriff Jerry P. Montagne, a dedicated member of the Law Enforcement community with a career spanning over four decades. His journey in law enforcement began at the age of […]
Health Messenger Highlight: Tyler Griswold’s Impact on Advocacy, Education, and Leadership
Tyler Griswold has been an essential part of the Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) community since he was a 13-year-old in middle school, initially drawn to the program to make new […]
October Partner Spotlight: Susie Ternes, Healthy Hearing Clinical Director
This October, Special Olympics Kansas is thrilled to recognize Susie Ternes, one of our dedicated Healthy Hearing Clinical Directors, as our Health and Fitness Partner of the Month. Susie’s commitment […]
