Team Wisconsin Daily Recap – 2026 USA Games
Catch up with the daily Team Wisconsin action at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games!For timely and complete results, download the official USA Games App.
Knueppel Receives Golisano Health Leadership Award
Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation recognize Wisconsin optometrist for global leadership in inclusive health BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Dr. Kellye Knueppel, founder of The Vision Therapy Center and Clinical Director
Vertz Ray Appointed SOWI CFO & COO
MADISON, Wis. – Special Olympics Wisconsin is proud to announce the appointment of Janel Vertz Ray as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO). With
Hershner Named 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100 Recipient
Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Special Olympics Wisconsin President & CEO Chad Hershner as a 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100. “On behalf of the athletes,
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
Unified Soccer Series Enters Year Three
Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes and unified partners attended Signing Day on June 11, announcing Year Three of the Unified Soccer Series’ Forward Madison Football Club Unified Team. This year’s Unified
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
Basketball, Swimming Compete at SOWI Spring Games
Nearly 900 basketball and swimming athletes from across the state converged on the campus of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh April 12-14 for the Special Olympics Wisconsin Spring Games. For the second
Packers Give Back Awards SOWI $250,000 Impact Grant
Grant will help fund healthy athlete screenings, updated equipment and enhanced training for coaches Green Bay Packers Give Back has awarded a $250,000 Impact Grant to Special Olympics Wisconsin, announcing
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
Polar Plunge Celebrates 25 Years
Special Olympics Wisconsin debuts 2024 Polar Plunge campaign with inclusive plunge, anniversary celebration Thousands of Special Olympics Wisconsin supporters across the state will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” at the
Teeters Announced as SOWI VP of Marketing & Communications
Special Olympics Wisconsin and its Board of Directors has announced Addie Teeters as the next Vice President of Marketing & Communications. “Addie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to
Reising Named SOWI VP of Development
Special Olympics Wisconsin and its Board of Directors has announced Nicholas Reising as the next Vice President of Development. “We are thrilled to have Nick join the team,” SOWI President
Ferrall, Kassens, Krebs, Kuklinski Join SOWI Staff
Special Olympics Wisconsin announced the addition of four new staff members in 2023, bringing a variety of experience and bolstering programs and fundraising staffs for the statewide organization. Kaytlin Kassens