Special Olympics Maryland

January 22, 2020 | Marian Merewitz

BLOG Telling Your Story with Terrel and Nic: Meet Scott Gerson

Meet Scott Gerson, a community member, volunteer, and advocate for Special Olympics. Hear all about the power of inclusive friendships!    

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May 31, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Law Enforcement Torch Run Pays Tribute to Late MCPD Officer

Officers, Special Olympics Athletes Talk About Lieutenant Jacock’s Legacy This year’s Montgomery County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD) at Rock Creek Park in Derwood was more emotional than previous years. It was the first race since the death of the late Montgomery County Police Lt. Thomas Jacocks, who brought the Torch […]

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February 23, 2018 | Staff Writer

Warm Weather & Rain Forces Special Olympics Maryland to Cancel 2018 Winter Games

Nearly 200 Maryland athletes will not be competing in the Winter Games this year which were scheduled to start Sunday, Feb. 25. Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD) announced Thursday the games would not take place. Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD) was set for its annual Winter Games at Whitetail Resort to begin Sunday Feb. 25 and continue […]

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January 6, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Rockville Police to Take the Plunge for Special Olympics Maryland

A team from the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) will take a dip in the Chesapeake Bay to support Special Olympics Maryland. Members of the RCPD will participate in a police plunge at noon on Friday, Jan. 27 as part of a weekend of “freezin’ for a reason” at Sandy Point State Park, in Annapolis. […]

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October 19, 2016 | Staff Writer

Police to Participate in Tip-a-Cop Event to Benefit Special Olympics Maryland (PHOTOS)

Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department along with, the Chevy Chase Village Police Department, Maryland-National Capital Park Police (Montgomery County Division), Rockville City Police Department, and Montgomery County Police Explorer Post 1986 will be participating in a national Tip-a-Cop benefit event this Saturday. According to a news release, officers will volunteer their time to […]

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