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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Paperworks Studio in Traverse City is teaming up with the Special Olympics and the Visual Imaging Technology class at the Traverse Bay Intermediate School District Career Tech Center to make Mother's Day cards.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Whether it was bunny hopping, busting a move or breezing through the slopes in hopes of beating the competition, it was a great day for the Special Olympics Michigan Winter Games at Shanty Creek Resorts Thursday.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The Special Olympics of Michigan kicked off today with time trials for the Winter Games. Athletes from all over the state came out to compete in snowboarding, snowshoeing, skiing, ice skating and speed skating.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Hundreds of althetes are now in Grand Traverse County for the Special Olympics of Michigan Winter Games. Organizers say they need your help to make sure the games go off without a hitch.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  7&4's Holly Baker got some more information on how you can volunteer at the events, help raise money for SOMI, or just support the athletes by being a fan in the stand.

Monday, February 04, 2013  More than 1,700 athletes, coaches, chaperones and volunteers from 60 counties will take part in the Special Olympics Michigan 2013 state winter games this week.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  One group of dedicated men and women are giving up a week of work and other obligations to raise money and awareness for children and adults with mental disabilities.

Saturday, February 11, 2012  Some brave volunteers teamed up with Detroit Lions Quarterback Drew Stanton for Traverse City's ice cold Polar Plunge on Saturday.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  More than eight hundred Special Olympics Michigan athletes from over sixty counties arrived Tuesday in Traverse City, along with six hundred coaches, chaperones, and volunteers.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  In every athlete beats the heart of a champion. But to achieving your best, often takes hard work, years of practice, and maybe a little luck. Few people know that better than special olympian Beth Mayer.

Sunday, January 22, 2012  More than 50 people took a dip in the chilly waters of Lake City saturday and helped to raise thousands of dollars for Special Olympics Michigan.

Saturday, February 26, 2011  Some brave volunteers in Traverse City jumped into the icy water to show support for the 2011 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge.

Friday, February 04, 2011  Hundreds of athletes cheered and applauded as the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians presented a $5,000 check to Special Olympics Michigan.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  The 2011 State Winter Games are underway in Grand Traverse and Antrim Counties.

Saturday, January 22, 2011  The first Polar Plunge will take place Saturday to benefit the Special Olympics of Michigan.