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…
Kaczmarski, Tarmann Honored as 2023 LETR Dale Brunner Hall of Fame Awardees
Shari Kaczmarski and Chris Tarmann awarded prestigious Special Olympics Wisconsin service honor Dane County Deputy Shari Kaczmarski and Acting Chief of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Police Department Chris Tarmann were named
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
FMFC Inks Unified Team 2.0 on Signing Day
Twenty-two Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes and unified partners signed on the dotted line this month, announcing Year Two of the Forward Madison Football Club Unified Team. This year’s Flamingos represent
11th Annual Cop on a Rooftop raises $68K for SOWI athletes
Local law enforcement took to the roofs at 65 Dunkin’ locations across Wisconsin on Friday, May 19 for the 11th annual Cop on a Rooftop. Through this event, Dunkin’ and
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,
Dr. Kellye Knueppel Honored with Golisano Health Leadership Award
MADISON, Wis. – Longtime advocate and Special Olympics Wisconsin Opening Eyes® Clinical Director Dr. Kellye Knueppel was selected as a recipient of the 2023 Golisano Health Leadership Award. Created to
Figueroa, Reetz, Schimmers Join SOWI Board of Directors
MADISON, Wis. – Chad Figueroa, Jon Reetz, and Heather Schimmers have been appointed to the Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) Board of Directors. The trio completes a 26-person Board of Directors
Admirals’ Stastney Named OUR TEAM Player Ambassador
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Admirals defenseman Spencer Stastney has been named the official OUR TEAM Player Ambassador for Special Olympics Wisconsin this season, both organizations announced. “It is truly an honor
Unified Soccer Series Announced for 2023
MADISON, Wis. – Union Omaha and Forward Madison FC, in conjunction with Special Olympics Nebraska and Special Olympics Wisconsin, announced today the continuation of the Unified Soccer Series. The Unified
Wener to Represent Wisconsin LETR at World Games 2023 Final Leg
BERLIN, Germany — Joel Wener of the Pepin County Sheriff’s Office has been selected to represent Wisconsin at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games Berlin Law Enforcement Torch Run Final
Casper Tabbed to Lead LETR State Council
Lori Casper, recently retired Deputy of the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, has been tabbed as the next Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin (LETR) Council State Director. “I
Winter Games Open 2023 Sports Slate
WAUSAU, Wis. – More than 100 athletes competed in the 2023 Special Olympics Wisconsin Winter Games this February. Athletes representing 19 local programs from across the state converged on Granite
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
SOWI Announces Return of the YAC
Special Olympics Wisconsin has named its statewide selections to the Youth Activation Committee, making its initial return since the pre-COVID-19 pandemic era. The Youth Activation Committee (YAC) consists of youth