August 22, 2016
During one of Project Unify’s after-school meetups recently, a relaxing afternoon of snacks, light conversation, heavy conversation, and laughter made for a very rewarding day. This year’s group has gotten to know each other quite well which means there has...
August 22, 2016
SALEM (WSLS 10) – Hundreds of people travel into the Roanoke Valley for the weekend. It’s all for the 2016 Special Olympics Softball Invitational taking place in Salem and Botetourt. It’s where Special Olympic athletes of all ages get to...
August 16, 2016
Eau Claire, Wis. –Thirty four years ago Ron Buckli, a sports writer for the Leader-Telegram newspaper, decided it was time to bring a running race to the Chippewa Valley. Not just any race, however. He wanted the event to benefit...
August 16, 2016
Cause-conscious thrill seekers will rappel Over the Edge of Lambeau Field on Saturday, August 27 and Miller Park on Saturday, September 3, to benefit more than 10,000 Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes. Only 96 individuals will partake in the ultimate fan...
August 1, 2016
La Crosse, WI (WXOW) – The 2016 Miss RemarkAble Pageant took place Saturday evening, the second year of the pageant put on by Riverfront Inc. Ten contestants competed for scholarships tonight but the goal, more so than the competition, is to learn poise, confidence, and to discover new skills...
July 28, 2016
At the August 6 Outdoor Sports Tournament, hundreds of athletes will gather to go for the gold in bocce, tennis, softball and golf at Carroll University, Saratoga Baseball Complex and Moor Downs Golf Course. Golf athletes have the unique opportunity to compete individually...
July 28, 2016
Throughout the year, Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) organizes training and competition for 18 different Olympic-type sports. One of our most popular sports is bocce – a game of skill and strategy that can be played by individuals of all ages and abilities....
July 27, 2016
POLICE OFFICERS TO STAKE OUT DUNKIN’ DONUTS ROOFTOPS TO SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS WISCONSIN, FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Guests Receive Free Medium Coffee Coupon Upon Donation Milwaukee, WI—Law enforcement officers from throughout the state will stake out Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops to benefit Special...
July 26, 2016
Billy Noss, a Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete, was recently featured by WEAU News in Eau Claire. Check out the story about one of our amazing athletes: Eau Claire, Wis. (WEAU) — Friendships come in all variations, and there’s one right here...