Poor weather did not dampen spirits at 2008 Special Olympics State Summer Games

While the Opening Ceremony was canceled due to inclement weather, the skies cleared for Friday and Saturday competition at the 2008 Special Olympics State Summer Games. Read Full Story

• Summer Games Photos: Photo album #1 | Photo album #2
• Competition Results: Full results | Powerlifting results only
• Video: From Preps on the Net

Hundreds of law enforcement officers hit the streets for
Special Olympics Wisconsin

Donald Driver makes suprise apperance
For the 22nd year, hundreds of law enforcement officers from around the state gathered to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics Wisconsin on June 4-5.

As “Guardians of the Flame,” these officers transported the torch from all corners of Wisconsin to unite at the State Summer Games in Stevens Point. Read Full Story

• 2008 Final Leg photo album
• Final Leg slide show movie

Win a Harley - raffle tickets only $5

Pepsi and Wal-Mart are teaming up to support Special Olympics Wisconsin with a statewide summer Harley Raffle!

Pepsi has generously donated a Harley XL 1220 Sport Bike and trailer. Tickets are $5 each and are available at over fifty Wisconsin Wal-Mart locations and the Special Olympics Wisconsin State Office. For more information, contact Robert DeBroux at (800) 552-1324 or rdebroux@specialolympicswisconsin.org

More than 1,000 athletes will compete, then join the beach party during Outdoor State Tournament

More than 900 athletes will compete in bocce, softball, tennis and golf at the State Outdoor Sports Tournament in Eau Claire on Aug. 1-3. But even more fun is the largest beach party in the Eau Claire area as they celebrate their accomplishments at the ceremony and victory dance that Saturday night. Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up, competition scoring, awards, food service and other duties. Click here for more information.

Mattel warms athletes’ hearts with awards at chilly track meet

More than 20 Mattel employees recently took over the Area 6 Athletics Competition awards area, held in Oregon, WI on May 3. Mattel has granted $15,000 to Special Olympics Wisconsin as one of only a few programs to be offered the partnership. Read full story.

Quad/Graphics named "Organization of the Year"

On Thursday, June 5, 2008, Quad/Graphics was presented the Special Olympics Wisconsin Organization of the Year Award. Read Full Story

Wisconsin race tracks raise $13,000 for Special Olympics

Special Olympics Wisconsin would like to express its sincere gratitude to the Wisconsin International Speedway for their recent partnership with the American Speed Association (ASA) and Kwik Trip for raising more than $13,755 for Special Olympics athletes. Read Full Story.

Special Olympics Wisconsin Volunteer Award Recognition Ceremony

Special Olympics Wisconsin will present annual awards of recognition on June 28th at Miller Park from 4 - 7:30 p.m. Special Olympics state awards are given annually to volunteers, coaches and athletes whose participation and efforts significantly improve the Special Olympics experience for athletes.

Award winners are devoted participants and volunteers for Special Olympics and true believers in the organization’s message. They dedicate countless hours each year volunteering.

For photos of the event and a listing of award winners, visit www.specialolympicswisconsin.org after June 28th.

Du Run Run - a duathlon for kids

Looking for a great way to keep kids active? Register for the Du Run Run, a run/bike/run event for kids ages 2-12. This year Du Run Run events will take place across Wisconsin. Menomonie and Appleton hosted events this spring and several other cities will hold races this August & September. Registration is only $15 and every participant receives a T-shirt. See more information or register online

Movie project connects Special Olympics Athletes with high school students

On May 15, Kandu industries in Janesville hosted a special movie premier for several Special Olympics athletes with iMovies created by Diana Mishleau’s Job Skills Class from Craig High School. Read Full Story & view movies

Donald Driver Charity Softball Game benefits Special Olympics Wisconsin

More than 20 members of the Green Bay Packers’ offense and defense had a ball playing together, but this time, it was off the football field and on the softball field as Donald Driver took on the Brett Favre Annual Offense versus Defense match up with $5,000 from the proceeds going to Special Olympics Wisconsin.

The event, held on June 15, was held at the Timber Rattler’s stadium in Appleton with an almost sold-out crowd of 5,000 fans and beautiful sunny weather. Special Olympics athletes Geralyn Hoffmann and Brenda Fieck from the Appleton area were given the honor of presenting the line up cards before the game. The defense scored a big win over the offense in the extra inning with a score of 23-21! Now it’s on to more serious practices with the football in hand and softball and bat out.

For more information about the Donald Driver Foundation, visit http://www.donalddriverfoundation.com

New features online for Special Olympics Wisconsin

Check out these new ways to stay in touch with Special Olympics Wisconsin.

1. New Message Board
2. YouTube Videos
3. FaceBook Page
4. MySpace Page
5. RSS News Feed

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