Special Olympics Kansas South Central Region

06/11/2026

🌟 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🌟
Our athletes are gearing up for an exciting fall season, and we need your help to make these events a success! 💙💛
🏊 July 12 – Regional Swim @ Wichita Swim Club
Sign up: https://givepul.se/9p1pur
🎳 July 25 – Regional Bowling @ Bowlero (North Rock)
Sign up: https://givepul.se/uxhxoo
🎳 July 31st- August 1 – State Bowling @ Bowlero (North Rock)
Sign up: https://givepul.se/ukxtj3
⛳ September 14 – Regional Golf @ Sierra Hills
Sign up: https://givepul.se/4kkp5x
🥎 September 19 – Regional Softball @ TRYC
Sign up: https://givepul.se/emwbtc

Whether you can volunteer for a few hours or an entire day, your support helps create meaningful competition and unforgettable experiences for our athletes. ❤️🖤
Please share this post and help us spread the word! We can't do it without our amazing volunteers! 🙌

06/09/2026

🧡 Participants Needed for a Health & Wellness Research Study! 🧡

Do you know an adult with Down syndrome who may be interested in improving their health and wellness?

The Community Health Improvement Program for Intellectual Disabilities (CHIP-ID) at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Wichita is currently recruiting adults with Down syndrome (ages 18–64) for a 12-month health and wellness research study.

Participants will receive:
✅ Monthly personalized virtual meetings
✅ Up to 3 study visits at KU Medical Center Wichita
✅ One-on-one support throughout the study
✅ No cost to participate
✅ Compensation for participation

Participants will take part in either a weight loss program or a general health education program designed specifically for adults with Down syndrome.

Interested in learning more?

📞 Contact Jessie Danon at 785-764-3574 or [email protected]

Learn more about the BOLD Study and CHIP-ID:
🔗 https://www.kumc.edu

06/09/2026

Join us at the Unified Fore Joy ProAm! Your team of 5 will play unified golf with a SOKS athlete in Topgolf's TopContender competitions against players across the world. Register now: https://charity.pledgeit.org/topgolfproam26

06/02/2026

𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗔 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔

This weekend!!! Special Olympics Kansas is hosting one of the largest events in Kansas for individuals with intellectual disabilities and we are still looking for volunteers.

If you are looking for something fun to do, we would love to have you join us at our annual Summer Games. It takes over 800 volunteers to help make the weekend great for our athletes, coaches, families and fans who will be attending. The Summer Games features our state competitions for Bocce, Tennis, Soccer, and Track & Field.

Volunteer slots are still open for nearly every event.

We can't wait to see you there!

Groups are welcome. Please contact Brent Kaiser ([email protected]) for group sign-up.

Link to volunteer: https://www.givepulse.com/event/826296-2026-special-olympics-kansas-summer-games

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05/21/2026

A great night at Regional Bocce filled with teamwork, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers and coaches for helping make last night so successful 🖤❤️

Good luck to all our athletes at Summer Games🤍

05/20/2026

In just two weeks, Special Olympics Kansas is hosting our annual Summer Games at Maize South High School on June 5-7 and we are looking for volunteers.

If you are looking for something fun to do, we would love to have you join us. It takes over 800 volunteers to help make the weekend great for our athletes, coaches, families and fans who will be attending. The Summer Games features our state competitions for Bocce, Tennis, Soccer, and Track & Field.

We can't wait to see you there!

Groups are welcome. Please contact Brent Kaiser ([email protected]) for group sign-up.

Link to volunteer: https://www.givepulse.com/event/826296-2026-special-olympics-kansas-summer-games

05/16/2026

Our Athletes were a racket at Regional Tennis today! Serving up so many memories ❤️🎾

Thank you to all our coaches,volunteers and athletes for a great day!! Good luck at Summer Games ❤️🖤

05/13/2026

We are in desperate need of volunteers for our Regional Bocce Tournament on Wednesday, May 20th! ❤️🖤
Volunteers play such an important role in helping make this event a fun and successful experience for our athletes. Whether you can help for a few hours or the entire event, we would greatly appreciate your support! 🙌
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 20th
📍 Regional Bocce Tournament
👉 Sign up using the link below:
🔗 https://givepul.se/tj5fw8
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! Thank you for supporting our amazing athletes! 🎉

05/13/2026

Due to the forecasted afternoon weather ⛈️, Regional Tennis will now begin at 9:00 AM.
The safety of all our athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans ❤️ is our top priority, and we appreciate everyone’s flexibility with this adjustment. Please plan to arrive early and be ready for check-in and warm-ups as we work to have a safe and successful day of competition! 💪🎉
🙋 We are also still in need of volunteers for the day! If you are available and would like to help make this event a success, please sign up using the link below:
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03/02/2026

Shoutout Felts Photos for the amazing 2026 Emporia Polar Plunge photos! Thank you for providing memories that last a lifetime ❤