For over 50 years, Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) has sought to create a community of inclusion where every person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. While many know us as a sports program, we are so much more! Each year thousands of athletes across Michigan participate in not only sports, but also health, fitness, and wellness programming along with leadership development.
In 2019, the Board of Directors of SOMI purchased the former South Christian High School building in Grand Rapids with the dream of turning this 127,000 sq. ft. facility on 17 acres into the largest Special Olympics training and sports center in the world!
When SOMI began planning for this inclusive space, we underestimated the excitement and energy such a move would create. What started as a small seed of hope blossomed into a facility hosting partnering organizations that support those with physical and intellectual disabilities as well as mental health challenges. Through this new collaborative model, it is no exaggeration to say that the programs and resources offered at this facility will touch nearly every family in our region in some way.
In order to receive credit for this cache, you will need to post a photo of you or some identifying piece of your team in front of the statue. You will also need to send me the name of the person who served on the games committee over 40 years. This will be more difficult in the winter months.
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Virtual Rewards 5.0 - 2026-2027
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between February 3, 2026 and February 3, 2027. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 5.0 on the Geocaching Blog.