Special Olympics Kansas

10/30/2025

🏆Olathe East High School in Olathe, KS has officially earned a spot on the Honor Roll of Special Olympics North America Unified Champion Schools!

We’re so proud of all the students and staff working to make their schools places where everyone belongs. 💬💫

Special Olympics

10/30/2025

How do you like to celebrate Halloween — with costumes, candy, or creativity? Let us know in the comments!

10/30/2025

Symbolizing both our geography and our mission, Kansas sits in the center of the USA...but more importantly, our athletes, coaches, and entire that embody the heart of the SOKS movement: INCLUSION. It’s not just where we’re from, but who we are.

Proceeds help send our Team Kansas athletes to the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota by getting them outfitted, trained, prepared, and ready to compete.
Get yours here: https://special-olympics-kansas-inc.square.site/s/shop

10/29/2025

We want to end , by recognizing our partners at Heartland Coca-Cola, a company that lives out the values of inclusion & teamwork every day.

Heartland Coca-Cola regularly supports SOKS, but they also create meaningful opportunities for our athletes to thrive in the workplace. One of those athletes is Adam, who works as an office custodian at the company’s front office. Adam helps keep the building’s common areas organized and spotless, restocks supplies, and maintains meeting spaces. He does it all with a smile that brightens everyone’s day. His reliability and strong work ethic make him an invaluable part of the team.

“Hiring people with intellectual disabilities reflects our mission and guiding principles,” said Jody at Heartland Coca-Cola. “We will work and win together as a team by promoting a culture that values how our people think, feel and act and we want to actively engage in our communities. Employees with intellectual disabilities typically bring dedication, reliability and a sense of teamwork which are things we value as an organization. Adam has helped us foster a workplace that has empathy, patience, and collaboration.”

Jody's advice is this: “Don’t underestimate what people with disabilities can contribute to your workplace. Look beyond any assumptions about ability and focus on the person’s potential and fit for the role...Employees with disabilities can become amazing and very reliable members of the team.”

By empowering individuals like Adam and embracing inclusive hiring, Heartland Coca-Cola continues to show what it truly means to make a difference, both in the workplace and in the community!

10/28/2025

We want to give a huge shoutout to TIC Denver for their donation of $17,000 to support Special Olympics Kansas athletes! We appreciate you, as this helps empower athletes across Kansas to achieve their best both on and off the field!

10/28/2025

Meet Rebecca, a Special Olympics Kansas athlete who’s proving every day that determination and positivity go a long way - on the field & off. After working for the Haysville School District, Rebecca started a new chapter this year as a cashier at the Haysville McDonald’s, where she’s thriving in customer service and building strong connections with coworkers and customers alike.

“My team reminds me not to let my disability define me,” Rebecca said. “And that’s something I remind myself of every day.”

Rebecca participates in nearly every sport Special Olympics Kansas offers and she brings the same energy and heart to her job as she does to competition. Her message for others is simple but powerful: Athletes like her are capable of working. She says, “Don’t let a disability define you. I want people to know that just because I have a disability, I’m no different. I’m capable, independent, and deserving of every opportunity.”

Rebecca, thank you for showing what inclusion in the work force looks like in action.

10/28/2025

Show up to State Volleyball in style—order your gear before Wednesday!🔥🏐
Store Link: https://customgraphicskc.chipply.com/SOKSVolleyball/

10/27/2025

Home runs & high-fives! Our athletes brought their A-game to the Charles E. Watson Fall Outdoor Classic Softball Competition 🥎

10/27/2025

Don't miss your chance to win this Kansas City Chiefs Golf Cart & make a difference for athletes like Dallas! The raffle closes November 3 and will be announced November 8 at the Victory Gala. You don't need to be present to win. Get Tickets: https://soks.betterworld.org/giveaways/golfcartraffle
In partnership with IdeaTek

10/27/2025

🏃‍♂️ Meet Team Kansas athlete Marquel!
Making his return to the Special Olympics USA Games, representing Topeka in Athletics (track & field) Marquel is a hard-working, passionate athlete that's ready to compete for gold again! Join us in cheering him on as he heads to Minnesota!
Read his story here: https://soks.org/usa-games-athlete-spotlight-marquel-russell/

10/26/2025

Daniel was at the Big 12 Basketball Media Days in Kansas City last week! He interviewed K-State Sports and Kansas Jayhawks Men's and Women's Basketball players! Huge thanks to the Big 12 Conference for inviting us!🏀

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Don't miss our social media influencer Daniel give some interviews to our K-State and KU Men's and Women's Basketball players!Thank you for watching our vide...

10/26/2025

We have exclusive auction items available at the Victory Gala, like a suite at a Kansas City Mavericks game! 🏒 Get tickets here: https://soks.org/victory-gala/