2009 SOMO Annual Report
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Families and friends of Special Olympics Missouri are finding a strong and trustworthy partner in the SOMO Endowment Fund (SEF). And in 2009, supporters found more ways than ever to use the Endowment Fund to plan for the secure future of Special Olympics Missouri.

The SOMO Endowment Fund leads the effort to ensure that the valuable Special Olympics programs and training are sustained well into the future for Missourians with mental disabilities. We offer a variety of ways for individuals, families and organizations to plan gifts that benefit both SOMO and donors. Read our donor stories at somogift.org.

A physician at the Knights of Columbus Developmental Center at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis wrote a prescription for Special Olympics for one of her patients. Today, that 8-year-old boy is active in the fitness and sports programs of Special Olympics Missouri, improving his communication and learning skills.

Help us keep writing the prescription for our athletes' success. Pledge to include SOMO Endowment Fund in your will today. Get our free Wills & Trusts planning guide at somogift.org or by calling
1-800-846-2682.



We also champion the benefits of Special Olympics through initiatives like Healthy Athletes and Young Athletes, which are forward-thinking programs designed to address health and fitness concerns among our athletes. Research shows the tremendous benefits of health, fitness and socialization for athletes of all ages who combat autism, Down syndrome and other mental and developmental disabilities. Few other programs address the needs of these individuals as successfully and comprehensively as Special Olympics, so the SOMO Endowment Fund is committed to marshal gifts from planned giving donors toward the long-term goals of SOMO programs and training.

The successful and innovative Special Olympics Missouri programs are earning the confidence of important allies in this effort. Renowned specialists in the medical community are recognizing the benefits of Special Olympics Missouri fitness, social and leadership training for even young children with mental and developmental disabilities. Read the remarkable story of the "RX for SOMO" on our web site, somogift.org.

If you support the good work of Special Olympics Missouri and recognize the importance of sustaining these benefits for the thousands of Missouri athletes that will come our way in the years ahead, please consider planning your gift with the help of the SOMO Endowment Fund. Your investment can reap financial rewards for you now, and immeasurable impact for SOMO athletes for years to come.

Visit somogift.org for free brochures and information about planned gifts, or contact us at 1-800-846-2682.

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