SOMI 2024 Ties and Tennies Event
By: Ken Warzybok -
Sat, Nov 2, 2024 6:56 AM
The Michigan Special Olympics Ties and Tennies event took place on November 1st, 2024 at Ford Field. Attendees were elegantly dressed in black tie (optional) attire, and wearing tennis shoes as a show of support for the Special Olympics Athletes. The Ties and Tennies Gala is the flagship event for Michigan Special Olympics, with southeast Michigan boasting the largest athlete population in the state.
This annual event aims to raise funds for more than 22,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities in Michigan. These funds support year-round sports and training, health and wellness programs, and anti-bullying education initiatives.
The Special Olympics Movement has the power to inspire communities worldwide to embrace and include individuals with intellectual disabilities, fostering a culture of acceptance and celebration of diversity.
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be BRAVE in the attempt” – Special Olympic Athlete Oath
