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  • SOWI Names Hershner President & CEO

    The Board of Directors of Special Olympics Wisconsin is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Hershner as its new President…

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  • SOWI Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week

    The National Volunteer Week theme for 2022, “Volunteering Is Empathy In Action,” affirms the strong connection between volunteerism and empathy. This…

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  • SOWI, Pro Sports Organizations Announce OUR TEAM Initiative

    Special Olympics Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Admirals, and Green Bay Packers, announced OUR TEAM—a first-of-its-kind…

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  • On March 30, 24 Wisconsin Jersey Mike’s Locations Will Donate 100% of Sales to Help Local Athletes Attend the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

    On Wednesday, March 30, “Day of Giving,” 100 percent of your purchase at any Jersey Mike’s in the state will support…

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  • SOWI, Auto Show “Let It Ride” to Celebrate Inclusion

    The Automobile Dealers Association of Metro Milwaukee (ADAMM) welcomed Special Olympics Wisconsin as an event partner at its annual Auto Show…

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  • SOWI Delegation Advocates for Inclusion via Virtual Capitol Hill Day

    Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes, organization leaders, and Unified Champion School partners from across the Badger State engaged virtually on February 9…

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  • From the Crease for a Cause

    To officially kick off Special Olympics Wisconsin’s 50th Anniversary, community partners Traction Factory and the Milwaukee Admirals designed and created commemorative…

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  • Unified Soccer Series with Forward Madison FC and Union Omaha Announced

    Union Omaha and Forward Madison FC, in conjunction with Special Olympics Nebraska and Special Olympics Wisconsin, announced today the establishment of…

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  • Frank, Mayer, Olson Join SOWI Board of Directors

    Special Olympics Wisconsin announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. Milwaukee-area Special Olympics Wisconsin Athlete Rachel…

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  • Team Wisconsin, Capitol Hill Day Ambassadors Become Global Messengers

    Special Olympics Wisconsin Unified Leadership welcomed 62 new SOWI athletes as Global Messengers this January. Providing an important and complementary training…

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