January 17, 2014

Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) athlete Luke Leohner, 32, is like the many of us who first venture into the workforce without a clear sense of direction. Over the years, Leohner has worked at John Deer, McDonald’s and in the kitchen...


Special Olympics Wisconsin Announces New Regional Director of Development for Northeastern Region 5

December 31, 2013

Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) is pleased to announce Matthew Harper has joined the staff as the Regional Director of Development for Northeastern Region 5 which includes Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Shawano and Sheboygan counties. Harper’s responsibilities include:...


NEW: Young Athletes IM Program

December 30, 2013

In partnership with the Michael Phelps Foundation, Special Olympics now has an aquatics program for our littlest athletes! The new Young Athletes IM Program provides family members and instructors with activities to introduce Young Athletes to water while helping them...


Athletes Bombarded Wausau, Waukesha and Wauwatosa for Strikes, Smiles, Strikes & Health Screenings

December 30, 2013

More than 900 athletes and nearly 314 coaches struck up some fun at the 2013 Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) State Fall Sports Tournament in Wausau, Waukesha and Wawautosa on Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Athletes...


Medical Professionals from Ministry Health Care Volunteer to Give Free Physical Exams to Special Olympics Wisconsin Athletes

December 30, 2013

Twenty-four medical professionals from Ministry Health Care facilities in central Wisconsin and their families volunteered to give free physical exams to current and prospective Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) athletes during Special Olympics  Medfest on Saturday, December 7 at Dales Weston...


Dr. Michael Clark, Emergency Medicine Physician at Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital Joins Special Olympics Wisconsin Board of Directors

December 20, 2013

Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) is pleased to announce Dr. Michael Clark, Emergency Medicine Physician at Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital, has been appointed to the Board of Directors. “Michael will be a voice for the health and wellness,” said Missy Schoenbrodt,...


This tax season, do something Special.

December 20, 2013

In 2011, the Governor signed into law Wisconsin Act 76, which places Special Olympics Wisconsin on the Wisconsin State Income Tax Form under ‘Donations’. You may have noticed SOWI promoting this through the campaign, “This tax season, do something Special”. ...


NEW Ways to Be Freezin’ For a Reason!

December 20, 2013

The COOLEST event to help reveal the champion in nearly 10,000 Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) athletes throughout the state is just around the corner!  You and your friends can be Freezin’ for a Reason at one of 12 Polar Plunge®...


Let me wish all of you and your families a Happy New Year!

December 19, 2013

To friends of Special Olympics Wisconsin, I am both blessed and honored to have the opportunity to serve the Special Olympics program in Wisconsin.  I’m reminded of this each and every day when I go to work.  It is hard...



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