You can honor any SOMO athlete, coach, volunteer, or program by purchasing an “In Honor Of” web citation via check or online via our SOMO Store. All funds received go to support our SOMO programs.
09/27 In memory of Leona Krebs, grandmother to SOMO athlete Andy Eisenhaur
09/26 Larry Jacobs in memory of longtime SOMO Coach Chuck Hellmuth
08/26 Cindy & Jonathan Tepper in honor of Claudia Chaudhari and her continuing support.
05/26 The Glantz Family in honor of all the coaches, volunteers, and the management team for creating an incredibly supportive and fun Bocce season.
04/26 Deborah Thropp in Honor of SOMO athlete Ainzley Tedder.
02/26 Raquel Requejo in Honor of SOMO athletes, coaches, volunteers, counselors, and families of the Recreational Basketball Program.
02/26 In memory of Dr. David Lang, SOMO’s longtime Head Coach for Athletics (Track & Field), Long Distance Running, and Friday Evening Conditioning. David passed away unexpectedly in January.
01/26 Anne Sturm in memory of Timothy Drew Hilton, son of Shirley and Bill Hilton of Barnesville, MD
01/26 SOMO recognizes the following organizations for their significant contributions in honor of SOMO’s Advanced Soccer Team, as they represent Team Maryland at the 2026 USA Games.
01/26 Tactical Financial Group & Brian Shea in honor of SOMO athlete Al Richardson
01/26 Barbara Selbst in honor of all SOMO Athletes.
12/25 Amrit Kohli in honor of all SOMO athletes.
12/25 Phil & Jean Eisenhaur in honor of all SOMO athletes, coaches, volunteers, counselors, and families.
12/25 Patricia Hardwick in memory of SOMO athlete Sam Hardwick
12/25 Larry Jacobs in memory of SOMO Coach Chuck Hellmuth
07/25 Gail Moore in honor of her favorite SOMO athlete, Sarah Maryn
07/25 The Render Family Foundation in honor of SOMO athlete Justin Hunsinger.
06/25 Cynthia Doggett in honor of SOMO Coach James Doggett.
06/25 Debbie Fickenscher in honor of SOMO Athlete Elaine Fickenscher.
05/25 Stan & Cyndy Gutkowski in memory of SOMO Parent Jack Mann.
05/25 Alexander Adamson in honor of SOMO Athlete Megan Cooper.
05/25 Deborah Thropp in honor of SOMO Athlete Ainzley Tedder.
04/25 Marks & Harrison in honor of all SOMO athletes.
04/25 In memory of SOMO Athlete Milena Vanous, who passed away unexpectedly in February.
04/25 Penelope Veerhoff in honor of SOMO Athlete Maurine Yap
02/25 Jaklitsch Law Group in honor of all SOMO athletes.
12/24 Sgt. Jack Hettchen Jr – Marine Corps League in honor of all SOMO athletes.
12/24 Patricia Hardwick in memory of Sam Hardwick.
12/24 John & Gail Belgard in honor of Bowling volunteers, coaches, and team manager Tricia Han.
12/24 John & Gail Belgard in honor of Jeff & Tina Connolly.
12/24 Philip & Jean Eisenhaur in honor of all SOMO athletes.
10/24 In memory of Nancy Durbin, a SOMO volunteer and parent for decades
09/24 In loving memory of Barbara A. Dinges from Lew, John, and Bob.
06/24 Deborah Thropp in honor of SOMO athlete Ainzley Tedder.
05/24 In Memory of William Riggs, grandfather to SOMO athlete Billy Riggs and father to SOMO Golf Team Manager Mike Riggs
03/24 In memory of Charles T Hellmuth, Jr (Coach Chuck) who passed on March 15th. Chuck was a longtime SOMO coach, supporter, and friend to many athletes. He will be sorely missed!
01/24 Jason Steiner in honor of Dylan Cromwell.
12/23 In memory of Bob Golden, longtime SOMO coach for our advanced softball and basketball teams. Bob was an inspiration and role model for all of us who coach our athletes.
12/23 Evelyn Goldstein & Rich Neimand in appreciation of SOMO Coach Tricia Han and the entire SOMO Bowling support team.
12/23 Lina & Peter Liebhold in honor of Max Rubenstein.
12/23 Christine Fleming in honor of Will Veerhoff for his contributions of spirit, light, and inspiration to our beloved Special Olympics community.
12/23 John & Gail Belgard in honor of SOMO Bowling volunteers and Coaches.
12/23 John & Gail Belgard in honor of Bocce Coach Renny Springuel and Team Manager Tina Connolly.
06/23 Deborah Thropp in honor of SOMO athlete Ainzley Tedder.
06/23 Steve Shane in honor of John Bogasky, SOMO volunteer.
05/23 R. Mejia in honor of her beloved mother HC.
04/23 Susan Kleit in honor of the Coaches of Montgomery County.
04/23 Debra Grossman in honor of Jessica Grossman.
01/23 In Memory of SOMO athlete Samuel J Hardwick (“Sam the Man”). Sam was a longtime and enthusiastic participant in our Bowling programs.
01/23 In Memory of Dylan Cromwell, brother to SOMO Athlete Jay Cromwell and SOMO Volunteer Brooke Cromwell, son of SOMO Volunteers Judy and Jim Cromwell.
01/23 In Memory of Jan Vanous, father of SOMO Athlete Milena Kalinovska
12/22 John & Gail Belgard In Honor of SOMO’s Bowling Coaches, Volunteers, and Team Manager Tricia Han
12/22 Keight Kennedy In Honor of PEP Teacher, Mr. Patrick Devine
12/22 Deborah Thropp In Honor of SOMO athlete Ainzley Tedder
11/22 Elizabeth Nikitas & Francine Ayles In Honor of Mary & Francis Mansour
10/22 Philip & Jean Eisenhaur In Honor of SOMO Coaches
07/22 In Memory of SOMO Coach and Parent Tim Hannon
05/22 Vanessa Farias in honor of SOMO Coach Margie Young
04/22 In Memory of SOMO athlete Andrew Hornish
04/22 James Saulsbury in honor of SOMO Assistant Area Director Tina Connolly
04/22 Josephine Chau in honor of SOMO athlete Alisa Ogden
04/22 Lois Geller in honor of SOMO athlete Andrea Geller
04/22 Perry Brown in honor of SOMO Bowler Naveen
04/22 Tamara Dukes, Ariell Taylor, Michelle Miller, and Rob Perryman in honor of SOMO Bowler Adrianna Crockett-Smith
04/22 Molly Hildahl in honor of SOMO’s Bowling Program
03/22 Rose F. Fasano in Honor of Joshus & Eliana Lang
03/22 John and Marie Holden in memory of David Holden and Carol Halderman
02/22 Deborah Thropp in Honor of SOMO athlete Ainzley Tedder
01/22, 04/22, 08/22, and 09/22 In Loving Memory of James A. Dryden
09/21 Tricia Han in Memory of Ray Marcotte
08/21 Helping Hands Chiropractic Health Care in Honor of Jack Ahalt.
03/21 Gifts in honor of Bill Kappner who passed away recently. Bill was a long-time supporter and donor for our SOMO programs.
02/21 Heritage United Methodist Church Circle No. 6 in honor of SOMO athlete Lisa Calhoun and her mother Emma Calhoun
12/20 Shelley, Gail, and John Belgard in honor of SOMO volunteers and coaches
12/20 Dr. John Beauregard, in honor of Justin Hunsinger
08/20 Suzanne Windsor, in honor of SOMO Athlete Andy Eisenhaur.
01/20 Donations in memory of Brett Badin.
12/19 Shelley, Gail, and John Belgard in honor of SOMO’s Bowling Coaches, SOMO Staff and Volunteers, David Lang, Joyce Plaxen, and Bob Stack.
12/19 Geoff Cooper in honor of Polly Campbell.
10/19 Donations in honor of Betty Windsor.
10/19 Pat Jones in honor of Jane Clancy.
06/19 MCPS Speech-Language Social Committee in honor of John and Iris Zatovski, parents of Sharon Zatovski.
05/19 Donations to honor Dick Hunsinger, father of SOMO Coach Dan Hunsinger and grandfather of SOMO athlete Justin Hunsinger.
05/19 Ella Smith “in Honor Of” her Birthday. Ella donated all of her birthday gifts to support SOMO’s Cheer team.
12/18 Shelly, John & Gail Belgard in honor of Joyce Plaxen, Lee Abigail, Bob Stack, Debbie Fickenscher, David Lang, and Pam Yerg.
12/18 Virginia Mabie in honor of Samuel Mabie.
5/18 Andrea L Brown in honor of Mary Franklin.
12/14 Shelley, Gail and John Belgard “In honor of Pam Yerg, Bob Stack, Joyce Plaxen, Lee Abigail, Debbie Fickenscher”
12/14 Emile and Alex Brouwers “In honor of all the athletes and coaches”
08/14 Harry Segal “In honor of Pam Yerg”
07/14 Patricia Hellmuth “In honor of the good work that my brother Chuck Hellmuth does for Special Olympics”
07/14 David and Julie Dietz “In honor of Andrew Hornish”
05/14 John and Carolyn Mc Hale “In honor of Florence Murasko”
05/14 Sonia Hess “In honor of Adam McCrensky”
05/14 Leah Furst “In honor of Daren Seifert”
04/14 Teri Barbee “In honor of Corey Barbee”
04/14 Sudha Maniam “In honor of Kiran Vijayakumar (Naveen)”
04/14 Cecile Galezynski “In honor of Jill Durbin”
04/14 Kathleen McCallum “In honor of Nathan Crowe“
03/14 Mr/Mrs John Clemente in honor of Joshua Cohen “We are so proud of him”
03/14 Rose Fasano “Happy Anniversary”
02/14 numerous bowl-a-thon donations
02/14 Yasmin Amiri “Happy 21st birthday Nadia Sararazi! Love Yasmin”
01/14 Chip Henstenburg “in honor of Nadia Sarfarazi’s 21st birthday”
01/14 David Lautenberger “In Memory of Mr Ben Ackerman, whose kindness, strength, love of life and commitment to Special Olympics was – and continues to be – an inspiration for all”
12/13 Diane Rosenberg “In Honor of Jason Masters”
12/13 Adam Hess “In honor of Joshua Thomas”
12/13 Gail Belgard “In honor of Pam Yerg, Coaches Bob Stack and Joyce Plaxen”
12/13 Pim Brouwers “In appreciation of all the athletes and coaches of SOMO”
11/14 Vincent Allen “Happy Birthday Mom. You taught me all about Special Olympics and teaching the special needs young adults how to swim at the YMCA. I still rememberit. So glad we could gift someone who needs it this way. We love you, Vicki, Vinny, Dirk and Annie”
