November 6, 2013
Mary Fiegel, a veteran Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) coach, grew up on a farm on a dead-end road named after her family. She graduated from Markesan High School in 1972, a time when sports opportunities for girls were limited. “I...
November 6, 2013
Since 34-four-year old Nate Gerharz started participating in Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) nearly 20 years ago, he has competed at the State level in aquatics, bocce, bowling, and basketball. Today, he is also certified to teach nearly all of these...
August 14, 2013
Dan Baumann knows a little bit about being on edge. As Captain of Police for the City of Waukesha Police Department and former member of the United States military, Baumann loves all things adventure. When Baumann heard from a co-worker...
July 31, 2013
After 18-year-old Hannah Marasch heard about her cousin’s adventure rappelling Over the Edge of The City Center in September of 2012, she wanted in on the action. Just two months later, Marasch signed up for the event. “This is the...
May 8, 2013
Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) basketball player Kenny Canon, 34, was smiling ear to ear when he found out his team had no losses that season and had qualified for the SOWI State Indoor Sports Tournament the first weekend in April....