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Click here to check out the Special Olympics Wisconsin August Newsletter
Stories this month include:
Special Olympics invites you to be a fan of dignity and join in a campaign to stop the use of the “R-word.” This week, the film "Tropic Thunder" opens 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.
In one particular scene the “R-word” is said 16 times. This word hurts, even if it is not directed at a person with intellectual disabilities. For too long, people with intellectual disabilities have had to overcome the challenges society has put forth through stereotypes.
Please consider helping with this campaign by boycotting the film "Tropic Thunder" to help make a statement to Hollywood that we will not stand for this type of content that is hurtful to people with intellectual disabilities.
Be a fan of Dignity, don’t say the R-word. Visit www.R-word.org.
More than 900 athletes competed, softball, tennis and golf at the State Outdoor Sports Tournament in Eau Claire on Aug. 1-3.
Free: Register to Win a Trip to Hawaii
Click here to register to win a trip for 2 to see Badger football & men’s basketball games in Hawaii in Nov. 2009 plus airfare!
Buy a ticket for a chance to win the Bucky Bike for just $5
Pick up your $5 ticket at any Special Olympics Wisconsin office (tickets available after 8/6) or check out our booth and Bucky Badger at any of these events:
The Bucky Bike is a custom-built chopper with Wisconsin Badger flair and is valued at $40,000. It is in production at this time by Jeff Bach and 2 Wheel Films Inc., of Stoughton, and will be made of 100% Wisconsin parts.
100% of the proceeds from the Bucky Bike raffle will benefit Special Olympics Wisconsin thanks to Kwik Trip, 2 Wheel Films, Inc., and Badger Sports Properties. The drawing will be held Jan. 17, 2009 at 7 p.m. Kohl Center.
For more information on how to register for this drawing, contact Special Olympics Wisconsin at (800) 552-1324 or visit a Special Olympics Wisconsin Office near you after 8/6.
*The 2008 Bucky Bike is currently in production. Actual bike not pictured above, but will be similar.
Award winners are devoted participants and volunteers with Special Olympics and true believers in the organization’s message. They dedicate countless hours a year volunteering and their enthusiasm.
The volunteer awards recognition took place June 28th at the Home Plate Lounge at Miller Park from 4-7:30 p.m.