12 Days of SOWI
Join us as we celebrate “12 Days of SOWI” this holiday season! For the third straight year we highlight our talented athletes, coaches, volunteers, community partners, and the many other…
ALC Meets In-Person, Announces Activation Stations for 2023
The Athlete Leadership Council (ALC) met in Madison late this month, helping plan the future of Special Olympics Wisconsin programming and athlete offerings. It was the first in-person meeting for
Boudry Dental Welcomes SOWI Give Athletes a Smile Event
Twenty-two Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes received free oral care compliments of Boudry Dental in Fond du Lac as part of Special Olympics Gives Athletes a Smile Day on Friday, September
Night with the Brewers Welcomes SOWI Community
Hundreds of Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes, coaches, families, volunteers, Board members, and staff from around the state were welcomed to American Family Field as the Brewers hosted the New York
Mentzel, Frandsen Honored as LETR Dale Brunner Hall of Fame Awardees
Jason Mentzel & Chuck Frandsen awarded prestigious Special Olympics Wisconsin service honor Captain Jason Mentzel of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections – Oakhill Correctional Institution and Officer Chuck Frandsen of
SOWI Announces Sport Season Changes
New four-season model will debut January 2023 Jason Blank, Vice President of Sports & Health Programs, announced a minor shift for Special Olympics Wisconsin sports programming. “Three years ago, Special
UCS Announces 2022 Back-to-School Slate
Special Olympics Wisconsin Unified Champion Schools is kicking off another fun filled and busy school year! Empowering youth and educators to be leaders of change, UCS is looking to help
Dunkin’, LETR Cop on a Rooftop Raises $50,000
Local law enforcement took to the roofs on Friday, August, 19 at more than 40 Dunkin’ locations across Wisconsin for the 10th annual Cop on a Rooftop. Through this event,
Packers Recognize SOWI at Annual Give Back Game
Preseason game honored Special Olympics Wisconsin for its 50-year history in creating inclusive communities across Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers recognized Special Olympics Wisconsin as the nonprofit honoree for the
SOWI Welcomes Fello to BOD; Four to Staff
Special Olympics Wisconsin welcomed four to its statewide staff, bolstering nearly every department as the organization continues its 50th Anniversary celebration in 2022. In addition to the naming of Chad
Celebration Games Commemorate 50 Years of Changing Lives
Thousands of Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans converged on Carroll University in Waukesha for the 50th Anniversary Celebration Games July 29-31. Uniting more than 1,500 athletes, unified
Neenah Trio Makes Lifelong Connections through Youth Leadership Experience
The following feature comes to Special Olympics Wisconsin from Jenni Oeftger, Alicia Langlois, and Annabelle Hodges of Neenah Public Schools who represented Team Wisconsin at the Youth Leadership Experience coinciding
Deb Moore-Gruenloh Honored as Volunteer of the Year at Governor’s Service Awards
Longtime Special Olympics Wisconsin coach, volunteer, and mentor Deb Moore-Gruenloh was honored as Northeast Wisconsin’s Volunteer of the Year at the prestigious 2022 Governor’s Service Awards ceremony in late May
Team Wisconsin Goes for Gold at 2022 USA Games
In a whirlwind week of celebration, camaraderie, and competition, Team Wisconsin certainly took the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Fla., by storm. Medals were claimed—39 to be exact—numerous
Chris Tarmann Carries Torch for 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
Lit in Chicago, the iconic torch will make its way to Walt Disney World for the games June 5-12 The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs,