Milwaukee Athlete Heading to Orlando

Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) athlete Rickie Kelly has been selected to participate in the first-ever NBA Cares Special Olympics Unity Sports Basketball Game, which will take place as part of the 2012 NBA All-Star weekend festivities in Orlando. With support from The Coca-Cola Company, the game will tip off on Center Court at NBA All-Star Jam Session on Sunday, Feb. 26, and will feature 12 Special Olympics athletes from across the country, along with NBA Legends Clyde Drexler, Chris Mullin, Dikembe Mutombo and Sam Perkins, current WNBA players, and celebrities. NBA stars Kevin Durant, Kemba Walker and Derrick Williams will also participate in the event. Read more

Special Olympics Wisconsin Athlete David Thompson Attends Capitol Hill Day in Washington DC

Individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families visited members of the U.S. Congress to share the importance of Special Olympics and Best Buddies International programs in their lives on February 8th, 2012. Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete David Thompson spoke to Wisconsin legislatures about how the organization has changed his life. Click here for photos

Winter Games Results

Nearly 300 snowshoe racers, skiers, and snowboarders gathered in Wausau on January 28th and 29th to compete at the 2012 Special Olympics Wisconsin State Winter Games. More than 400 spectators, 200 volunteers, and 100 coaches participated in the weekend’s festivities. Read more

Humana Teaches Special Olympics Wisconsin Athletes Healthy Habits

MADISON, Wis.— Special Olympics Wisconsin is excited to announce that Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has donated $21,000 to fund the Healthy Habits initiative, a program which provides resources to advance the health, fitness and lifestyles of the 10,000 Special Olympics athletes in Wisconsin. Read More

Polar Plunge Registration is here!

The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support local Special Olympics athletes by jumping running into the icy waters of Wisconsin. Click here to find the dates and locations of your local Plunge and register online.

Knit or crochet for a cause!

Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) is collecting handmade scarves for our athletes competing in the State Winter Games in January. Any volunteers who enjoy kniting or crocheting can help provide scarves through the scarf project. Read More

Income Tax Check-Off Bill

Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) is excited to announce the income tax check-off bill was signed on Wednesday, November 16th at the Wisconsin State Capitol at 10:30a.m. The check-off program enables taxpayers to make a contribution to state programs on their personal state income tax form.

Supporters go Over the Edge for Special Olympics

More than 100 brave participants went Over the Edge in Madison and Milwaukee in October! Read more.

2011 Leadership Conference held in Wausau

The Leadership Conference on September 24-25, 2011 at the Plaza Hotel and Suites in Wausau, WI featured sessions for Agency Managers, Athletes, Coaches, Families, and Volunteers. View photos on Facebook.

SOWI Congratulates 2011 Award Winners

Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) would not be where it is today without the help of the 17,000 (and counting!) volunteers helping drive the Mission.  Every year, SOWI recognizes outstanding individuals in the seven Regions across the State. View this year's winners

World's Largest Truck Convoy Raises more than $70,000 for Wisconsin Athletes

Truckers from all over North America joined the World's Largest Truck Convoy® for Special Olympics on Saturday, September 17th, 2011. Thank you to everyone who participated for your commitment to Special Olympics athletes and for keeping America moving. Learn more about the Convoy.

The Ultimate Lambeau Leap for Special Olympics Wisconsin

Participants were able to go where no fan has gone before in the first ever chance to rappel down the side of Lambeau Field in August all while raising money for Special Olympics. Read more

Event Photos

2011 World Summer Games in Athens, Greece

Congratulations to the two SOWI athletes, Christopher Mark and Rebecca Stelpflug, who competed in the Special Olympics World Games in Greece!
View results and photos on our World Games web page.