The Larabee Family

July 7, 2014

1.    Watching the athletes interact with each other, compete, and have fun!  There were so many, and they were continually made to feel so special at the Opening Ceremony, Awards Ceremonies and all week long!  It was fun to watch our...


A Family that Leaps Together, Stays Together

July 2, 2014

Every summer for the past four years Paul Baniel, CFO of the Packers, has strapped on a harness and rappelled Over the Edge of Lambeau Field to raise funds for Special Olympics Wisconsin. This July, his children will follow in his...


Athletes Kick Off the Outdoor Sports Tournament with Free Foot Screenings

July 2, 2014

Dozens of medical professionals will volunteer to give athletes free podiatry screenings at Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® at the State Outdoor Sports Tournament in Waukesha on Saturday, August 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fit Feet screenings examine the athlete’s...


Team Wisconsin Triumphs at the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games!

July 2, 2014

Every one of our 62 athletes won a medal at the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games held in New Jersey June 14-21! The delegation brought home a total of 132 medals and set 54 personal best performances. View results and photos from the...


Fans Wanted!

July 2, 2014

Fans wanted! Rally your friends, family and colleagues to cheer on Special Olympics athletes at the State Outdoor Sports Tournament August 1-3 in Waukesha. Catch the action at Carroll University, Moor Downs Golf Course and Saratoga Softball Complex.  The event...


More than 300 Volunteers Needed at the Special Olympics Wisconsin State Outdoor Sports Tournament hosted in Waukesha!

July 2, 2014

MADISON, Wis. – More than 800 athletes will travel across Wisconsin to go for the gold at the Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) State Outdoor Sports Tournament hosted in Waukesha on Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3. Bocce and tennis competitions...


Special Olympics Partners with Brewers and Packers for once-in-a-lifetime Experience at Miller Park and Lambeau Field!

July 2, 2014

MADISON, Wis.-Cause-conscious thrill seekers will take part in an urban adventure this summer by rappelling down legendary Miller Park on Saturday, July 19 and Lambeau Field on Saturday, August 9!  These venues are the only NFL and MLB stadiums in...


The 2014 USA Games-An Experience Team Wisconsin will Remember for a Lifetime by Jason Blank, Powerlifting Coach

June 24, 2014

On Friday, competitions came to an end and all athletes at the Games celebrated a successful week at the Closing Ceremony at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, NJ. The Closing Ceremony was a big party including musical guests,...


Competing in Athletics at the USA Games by Athlete Olivia Quigley

June 23, 2014

Our track meet was at Princeton University.  It was big and bold.  I loved being there and meeting all of the different states and talking to all of the different people.  I got to meet people from Alaska, Kentucky, Wyoming...



Subscribe to Inspire!

Join our mailing list to receive regular updates!

News
Categories