Empowered by Endurance

Carla Simon Inspires Others as a Special Olympics Wisconsin Health Messenger Carla Simon is a Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete from Manitowoc, Wis. In 2023, while living in Arizona, she struggled…

Fall Games Returns to Wisconsin Dells

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – More than 800 bocce, flag football, and softball athletes from across the state returned to the Woodside Dells Sports Complex Friday through Sunday, September 6-8, for

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

Athlete Health Messenger Pays it Forward

From needing care to training care providers, Athlete Health Messenger program brings athlete voice to inclusive health focus.  Back in February, we featured a story about an athlete who received

Loud and Clear

Healthy Hearing Enhances Lives of SOWI Athletes Special Olympics Wisconsin’s (SOWI) health programs improve access to health care for athletes through free, event-based screenings and educational initiatives. With nearly 1,800 free

Special Smiles Trio Honored with Golisano Health Award

Dr. Tammy Boudry, Dr. Robb Warren, and Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation receive distinguished health honor Three incredible Special Smiles© health care providers and community partners were awarded with 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

Jersey Mike’s Selects SOWI for Month of Giving

Special Olympics Wisconsin is joining forces with Jersey Mike’s Subs locations in Wisconsin for the 14th Annual March “Month of Giving” campaign to support local charities. During the month of

The Power of a Smile

True peace begins with a smile and science tell us that smiling improves our mood, and those who smile tend to be happier, more energetic, and healthier. However, for many

Annie and Daisy practice microphone training at Capitol Hill Days.

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