Rose Bowl Lanes helps Marshfield Special Olympics bowl safely
Beginning in October, the athletes of Marshfield Special Olympics will be able to start their fall bowling season with extra social distancing and peace of mind thanks to the generosity…
Ed Kastern interviews Olympic medalist for Virtual Celebration
Athlete Ed Kastern of Oshkosh Special Olympics had a unique opportunity recently when he was able to to interview Olympic silver medalist Brian Hansen for the upcoming Fall Outdoor Virtual
Neenah schools are recognized for their commitment to inclusion
Special Olympics North America announced on August 19 that Neenah High School and Shattuck Middle School in Neenah were selected as nationally recognized National Banner Unified Champion Schools. The two programs
#BeLikeKen
Special Olympics Wisconsin lost a dear friend and a true champion for its athletes recently when Ken Kuemmerlein passed away on July 19 from COVID-19. For the better part of
The SOWI community spreads positivity, encouragement
As the SOWI community practices social distancing, it’s critically important that we all stay positive during this unprecedented pandemic. On that note, we asked some of our athletes and fans
Lindsay’s Big Chill brings big support
For Lindsay Schwabe of Monona Grove Special Olympics, the Region 6 district basketball tournament in Madison this past Sunday was a great way to follow up an eventful Polar Plunge
Beloit Memorial’s Unified Swim program makes a splash
Beloit Memorial High School sits right on the banks of the picturesque Rock River. It’s an undeniably gorgeous setting for a high school. However, soon after Lori Lange began working
Special Olympics Wisconsin Delegates Champion for Inclusion and Need for Critical Funding on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 12, 2020 – (PRESS RELEASE) Special Olympics athletes, organization leaders, Unified Sports partners, and family members from across the United States and the District of Columbia
Plenty to smile about this Plunge season!
Eleven down, two to go! We’re in the homestretch of the 2020 Polar Plunge season. It’s been a Plunge season to remember. Here are just a few of the highlights from
Madison’s most celebrated winter event of the year returns!
Madison, Wis. (PRESS RELEASE) – Hundreds of Special Olympics Wisconsin supporters from across Madison and beyond will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” as they plunge into icy water to raise
Free Physical Day impacts athletes and medical community
January 9, 2020, was a fun and productive day at the Plank Road Clinic in Wauwatosa as 38 athletes from Milwaukee Public Schools and the Team Milwaukee agency received free
Greater Milwaukee Plungers have lots to celebrate in 2020
Hundreds of Polar Plungers from across the Greater Milwaukee area will be celebrating the end of one era and the beginning of another as they plunge into icy water to
Unified Partner Spotlight: Britta Hesselberg
Britta Hesselberg is a student at UW-Madison, where she is studying to become a special education teacher. She’s an active member of the Badgers for Special Olympics club on campus,
Young Athlete Bennett Chart and his family get an unforgettable Badgers experience
On November 9, SOWI Young Athlete Bennett Chart and his family from New Berlin had a chance of a lifetime thanks to the Badgers Give Back program and their Wisconsin
The Double Dogs are double trouble for Unified Bowling competition
Team Milwaukee athlete PJ Lynch and his brother/Unified Partner, Andy, will partner up again as the Double Dogs for a Unified Bowling Tournament on December 7 in Madison. The brothers