10 fun facts to get you pumped and prepared for the State Summer Games
With the State Summer Games about to kick off, here are a few fun – maybe even essential – things to know before making your way to UW-Stevens Point for…
Dr. Kellye Knueppel opens eyes in Wisconsin and abroad
When developmental optometrist Dr. Kellye Knueppel was recruited to become Clinical Director for the Opening Eyes program with Special Olympics Wisconsin, little did she know the position would turn her
2016 Years of Service Recognition
Each year it is the pleasure of Special Olympics Wisconsin to recognize our Outstanding Years of Service Award Winners. These individuals contribute their time, talents and resources in support of
‘Ladies of Lambeau’ continuing to give back
Backpacks for Special Olympics the latest community project GREEN BAY — There was a common goal in the Lambeau Field Atrium on Tuesday night for a group of approximately 200
Punt, Pass, Kick
Fall is in the air and so is football! Catch SOWI athletes in action at the State Flag Football Tournament in Neenah on October 1st for a day of passes,
National Volunteer Week
Special Olympics Wisconsin is happy to recognize National Volunteer Week, April 10 – 16. Each year, over 11,000 volunteers donate their time to help Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes. Our volunteers
Army veteran volunteers as Viroqua Special Olympics agency co-manager
When Viroqua Special Olympians need a little something extra, from fundraising help, to equipment, to a ride to practice, they have an ace-in-the-hole. At the gym, track, bowling alley, softball
Two Volunteers honored with Jefferson Award for Public Service
MADISON, WI, February 25, 2016 – Congratulations to Lori Casper & Mackenzie Adams who were chosen by WKOW and WQOW, respectively, for the Jefferson Award. The Jefferson Award for Public
MedFest 2014 a great success for athletes, students and volunteers alike
On December 6, during Special Olympics Wisconsin’s Northern Fall Sports Tournament, 46 athletes received a free sports physical as part of the fourth annual MedFest event. Volunteer physicians, nurses, physician
Meet Coach Dean Glaze
Dean Glaze, a college student at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, volunteered at a Special Olympics tournament as part of an adaptive physical education class in 1979. What began as a
From the Desk of the Amy Verheyden, Agency Management Committee Member
I had the privilege and honor these past couple of weekends to be asked to speak at the Leadership Conferences in Madison and Appleton. In talking with participants, it was
First Director of Law Enforcement Torch Run, Dale Brunner passes.
It is with great sadness that we share that Retired Sergeant Dale Brunner, of the Milwaukee Police Department and first director of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special
Fans Wanted!
Fans wanted! Rally your friends, family and colleagues to cheer on Special Olympics athletes at the State Outdoor Sports Tournament August 1-3 in Waukesha. Catch the action at Carroll University,
More than 300 Volunteers Needed at the Special Olympics Wisconsin State Outdoor Sports Tournament hosted in Waukesha!
MADISON, Wis. – More than 800 athletes will travel across Wisconsin to go for the gold at the Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) State Outdoor Sports Tournament hosted in Waukesha on Friday,
Milwaukee Mayor Proclaimed May 14, 2014 “Michael Poll Day” in Honor of Special Olympics Wisconsin Athlete
Mayor Tom Barrett surprised Michael Poll, a Special Olympics athlete and UW-Milwaukee Panthers Superfan, when he proclaimed May 11, 2014 "Michael Poll Day" in honor of Michael's spirit and enthusiasm.