Check back here to see media stories about SOMO athletes and activities.
We will post new items as we discover them. If you see an item, email us at webmaster@somdmontgomery.org
March 2022 – Telemundo 44’s Lilian Mass introduces David Godoy, a Special Olympics athlete with an inspiring story of focusing on his abilities, not his disabilities. The piece also profiles SOMO’s Snowshoe team: Local Athlete Trains for Special Olympics – NBC4 Washington (nbcwashington.com)
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May 2020 – Trevor Golden is a WJLA TV Channel 7 Rising Star: Golden Special Olympian mentoring young athletes
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October 2019 – Faith McLuckie is a WJLA TV Channel 7 Rising Star: ‘She’s my hero’: Special Olympian is a powerlifter, cheerleader, runner and tennis player
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September 2019 – Lori Plaxen is a WJLA TV Channel 7 Rising Star: At a year old, she was told she’d never walk. Now, she’s an 87-pound powerlifter.
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April 2019 – SOMO’s Joy Supernovas Cheer team traveled to the International Cheer Union (ICU) World Championships in Orlando, Fl.
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October 2016 – Ben Collins, his mother and SOMO coaches are interviewed at a powerlifting practice – from CNS Maryland “A special Olympian strives for success even when the road gets tough”
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October 2016 – Thomas Morere video dead lifting 192.5 kilos (424.39 pounds) on his second lift look easy at the Special Olympics Maryland Fall Sports Festival. www.facebook.com/donna.morere/videos/787243820893/
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October 2016 – Justin Hunsinger (SOMD athlete of the month) is interviewed by SOMO athlete Lori Plaxen.
From Special Olympics Maryland media: Have you met our athlete of the month, Justin Hunsinger, yet? Click here to see what this amazing athlete from Special Olympics Maryland – Montgomery County is all about. Be sure to watch every month as we feature a new athlete from all around Maryland for all the amazing abilities and strengths they have.