Outdoor Sports Tournament a hit

Congratulations to the over 2,300 Special Olympics athletes, coaches and volunteers who participated in the 2008 Special Olympics Wisconsin Outdoor Sports Tournament, held August 2-3 in Eau Claire.

Competition in bocce, golf, tennis, softball and tee ball took place all day Saturday and Sunday at the UW-Eau Claire campus, Hickory Hills Golf Course and North High School. Between games athletes could stop by the Healthy Athletes tent to receive free dental and foot exams as well as general fitness and nutritional advice from statewide health professionals. After competition on Saturday, athletes had the opportunity to relax and have fun at a luau-themed dance held at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center. Athletes qualified for the Outdoor Sports Tournament based on their performance at local, regional or district tournaments.

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Badger Pride Meets the Pavement for Special Olympics Wisconsin

Special Olympics Wisconsin Statewide Mission Partner Kwik Trip, Inc. recently purchased and commissioned the construction of a specialty ‘chopper’-style motorcycle, made of 100% Wisconsin parts, to be raffled off for $5 a ticket with all proceeds going to Special Olympics Wisconsin.

Click here for more information on the Bucky Bike Raffle and also to enter a free online drawing for a trip for two to Hawaii to see Badger Football & Basketball games.

Click here to watch the Bucky Bike commercial video.

Pepsi Gears Up for the “Ride to Give” with a Harley Raffle for Special Olympics Wisconsin

Pepsi® once again teamed up with Special Olympics Wisconsin to hold its 3rd Annual Pepsi-WAL-MART softball classic. The event was held on Aug. 13 at Helfaer Park Little League Diamond in Miller Park’s Parking Lot. The ever popular Klements Sausages made an appearance, and the singing of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” echoed in the stands as hundreds of attendees cheered for one of the eight Special Olympics softball teams from Milwaukee and around the state that played throughout the day.

New this year was the winning ticket chosen from thousands of raffle tickets bought in the last couple months for a 2008 Harley Davidson, Model XL 12OOL in black with a single Axle Utilities trailer, valued at over $11,000. A check was presented to Special Olympics Wisconsin for $65,000 in Cash and in-kind contributions from Pepsi.

View Photos from the Helfaer Park event

Trucking for a Cause

Two hundred trucks and $100,000 is the goal of the World’s Largest Truck Convoy® for Special Olympics Wisconsin on Saturday, September 20. The Convoy will begin at 9:30 a.m. and travel North on Highway 41 from the Pioneer Travel Plaza in Richfield to Oshkosh, where a celebration party will be held on the EAA grounds. Read full story.

Do the Du Run Run - a duathlon for kids!

Looking for a fun way to keep kids active? Do the Du Run Run, a duathlon for kids ages 2-12, that benefits Special Olympics. This fall, there will be several Du Run Run events in Eau Claire, Madison, La Crosse, Racine, Wausau, Green Bay and Waukesha this September - October.

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• Watch a video online about the Du Run Run

National boycott on Ben Stiller movie "Tropic Thunder"

Help stop the harmful effects of the "R-word"

Special Olympics invites you to be a fan of dignity and join in a campaign to stop the use of the “R-word.” Last wee , the film "Tropic Thunder" opened in movie theaters across the nation. While intended to be a satire on Hollywood actors and producers, the film contains scenes which are offensive and demean people with intellectual disabilities. Read Full Story

Register online for the Buckshot Run

The Buckshot Run is a two-mile or five-mile run or walk in and around beautiful Carson Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Celebrating it's 26th year, the Buckshot is family fun and the biggest run/walk in the area. After your run, cool down with a cold beverage and listen to live music from our local musicians. Buy a brat and wait for results!
Click here for more information or to register online.

Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant

Join the Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) team!  SOWI is seeking an organized and outgoing part-time administrative assistant at our Program office in Madison, WI. This person will be the primary receptionist and perform general office duties from 9 till 2 daily.  For consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume to: Chief Operating Officer, Special Olympics Wisconsin, 5900 Monona Drive Suite 301, Madison, WI 53716.  Special Olympics Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer.

Attention Athletes:

Apply to join the Law Enforcement Torch Run State Committee. You can be a part of the decisions that shape this organization and meet some great volunteers from law enforcement. If you are interested, click here to download an application and send it in by September 30, 2008.

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