Empowered by Endurance
Carla Simon Inspires Others as a Special Olympics Wisconsin Health Messenger Carla Simon is a Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete from Manitowoc, Wis. In 2023, while living in Arizona, she struggled…
Athlete Health Messengers – Leaders in Wellness
To eliminate exclusion, we must involve everyone in crafting solutions to different problems. Individuals with intellectual disabilities are actively shaping our approach to healthcare. The Special Olympics Wisconsin Health Messenger
Athlete Health Focus – Weight Loss Journeys
Beginning a weight loss and physical fitness journey can be daunting, but as we learn from Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete, Danielle, determination leads to achievement. As a dedicated athlete, Danielle
Summer Games 2024 Wraps up at Whitewater
Nearly 1,400 cornhole, powerlifting, soccer, tennis, and track & field athletes from across the state converged on the campus of UW-Whitewater Thursday through Saturday, June 6-8, for the 2024 Special
Athlete Health Messenger Pays it Forward
From needing care to training care providers, Athlete Health Messenger program brings athlete voice to inclusive health focus. Back in February, we featured a story about an athlete who received
Loud and Clear
Healthy Hearing Enhances Lives of SOWI Athletes Special Olympics Wisconsin’s (SOWI) health programs improve access to health care for athletes through free, event-based screenings and educational initiatives. With nearly 1,800 free
Opening Eyes® Provides a Clear Vision for SOWI Athletes
Imagine training for months or years to qualify for the swimming competition of a lifetime. All those hours, all those practices. You get up on the block awaiting the starting
The Power of a Smile
True peace begins with a smile and science tell us that smiling improves our mood, and those who smile tend to be happier, more energetic, and healthier. However, for many
SOWI Team Heads to D.C. for Capitol Hill Days
Special Olympics Wisconsin Athlete Annie Mulligan and Unified Partner Daisy Lang, along with SOWI President & CEO Chad Hershner and VP of Marketing & Communications Addie Teeters, represented SOWI in
SOWI’s Stuckart named to USALC
Special Olympics Wisconsin Athlete Leader and Manitowoc native Travis Stuckart has been named to the U.S. Athlete Leadership Council (USALC), representing the North Central Region. He was welcomed to this
World Games Berlin Offers Medals & Memories for SOWI
Special Olympics Wisconsin was well-represented at Special Olympics World Games Berlin this June, sending a strong contingency of athletes, coaches, and support staff representing Team Special Olympics USA. Medals were
2023 Summer Games a Smash at UW-Whitewater
Nearly 1,200 athletes from across the state were welcomed to compete in the 2023 Special Olympics Wisconsin Summer Games on the campus of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The Summer Games featured
Athlete Health Messengers Advocate for Inclusive Health
Special Olympics Wisconsin Athlete Health Messengers representing all corners of the state toured with SOWI President & CEO Chad Hershner to numerous budget hearing sessions across the Badger State this
Spring Games Crowns Champions, Celebrates Spirit of Competition
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Nearly 800 basketball and swimming athletes representing 81 local programs from across the state converged on the campus of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Friday through Sunday, April 14-16,
Four SOWI Athletes & Coaches Named to Special Olympics USA Team
201 Athletes, Coaches, and Staff to Represent the United States at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Special Olympics USA is proud to announce that it will send a 201-member